Where to Watch

• Network: ABC (check local listings)
• Streaming Options: Hulu (available November 21), ABC streaming app
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

This year’s CMA Awards celebrates a mix of iconic country staples and genre-expanding stars, with standout names like Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Jelly Roll leading the pack. Hosted by Wilson, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, the show promises a blend of comedy, heartfelt tributes, and powerhouse performances.

Expect collaborations and live renditions of this year’s top hits, including appearances by crossover stars like Post Malone, who earned multiple nominations for his country projects, and mainstays like Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs.

Entertainer of the Year

• Luke Combs
• Jelly Roll
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson

Female Vocalist of the Year

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Ashley McBryde
• Megan Moroney
• Kacey Musgraves
• Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year

• Luke Combs
• Jelly Roll
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen

New Artist of the Year

• Megan Moroney
• Shaboozey
• Nate Smith
• Mitchell Tenpenny
• Bailey Zimmerman

Vocal Group of the Year

• Lady A
• Little Big Town
• Old Dominion
• The Red Clay Strays
• Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year

• Brooks & Dunn
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Maddie & Tae
• The War and Treaty

Album of the Year

• Deeper Well - Kacey Musgraves
• Fathers and Sons - Luke Combs
• Higher - Chris Stapleton
• Leather - Cody Johnson
• Whitsitt Chapel - Jelly Roll

Song of the Year

(Songwriters listed)

• “Burn It Down” - Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
• “Dirt Cheap” - Josh Phillips
• “I Had Some Help” - Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post
• “The Painter” - Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
• “White Horse” - Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson

Single of the Year

• “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” - Shaboozey
• “Dirt Cheap” - Cody Johnson
• “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
• “Watermelon Moonshine” - Lainey Wilson
• “White Horse” - Chris Stapleton

Music Video of the Year

• “Dirt Cheap” - Cody Johnson
• “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
• “I’m Not Pretty” - Megan Moroney
• “The Painter” - Cody Johnson
• “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” - Lainey Wilson

Musical Event of the Year

• "Cowboys Cry Too" – Kelsea Ballerini featuring Noah Kahan (Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym)
• "I Had Some Help" – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins)
• "I Remember Everything" – Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves (Producer: Zach Bryan)
• "Man Made A Bar" – Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church (Producer: Joey Moi)
• "You Look Like You Love Me" – Ella Langley featuring Riley Green (Producer: Will Bundy)

Musician of the Year

• Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle)
• Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
• Mac McAnally (Guitar)
• Ilya Toshinsky (Banjo)
• Derek Wells (Guitar)

Featured Performances

• Post Malone - “Yours”
• Chris Stapleton - “What Am I Gonna Do”
• Post Malone & Chris Stapleton - “California Sober”
• Shaboozey - “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”/”Highway”
• Thomas Rhett & Teddy Swims - “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman”/”Lose Control”
• Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, & Bronwyn Keith-Hynes - “American Girl”
• Luke Bryan - “Love You, Miss You, Mean It”
• Lainey Wilson - “4x4xU”
• Ashley McBryde - Song TBA

Photo Credit: @cma on Instagram.