Country music’s biggest night is here! The 58th Annual CMA Awards promises a star-studded evening filled with unforgettable performances, emotional wins, and plenty of surprises. Here’s your ultimate guide to the show:
Hosts
This year’s CMA Awards will be hosted by a dynamic trio: Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson. Bryan returns for his fifth time as host, while Manning steps into his third year. Joining them is Lainey Wilson, who’s not just hosting but is also a top nominee and performer this year.
Nominees
Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton, both with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each.
Here are the nominees for all 12 categories:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey 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
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
- Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs
- Higher – Chris Stapleton
- Leather – Cody Johnson
- Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll
SONG OF THE YEAR
- “Burn It Down”
- “Dirt Cheap”
- “I Had Some Help”
- “The Painter”
- “White Horse”
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
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
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
- Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan)
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen)
- “I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves)
- “Man Made A Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church)
- “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green)
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
- Tom Bukovac – Guitar
- Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
- Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
- Rob McNelley – Guitar
- Charlie Worsham – Guitar
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
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Megan Moroney
- Shaboozey
- Nate Smith
- Mitchell Tenpenny
- Zach Top
- Bailey Zimmerman
Performances
Get ready for a night packed with incredible performances as country music’s biggest stars—and some exciting newcomers—take the stage at the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Here’s the lineup:
Post Malone and Chris Stapleton will open the show with a performance of “California Sober.”
Solo Performances
- Luke Bryan: Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and co-host will perform his chart-topping hit “Love You, Miss You, Mean It.”
- Lainey Wilson: The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and first-time host will deliver her current single “4x4xU.”
- Post Malone: Making his CMA debut, the first-time nominee will perform “Yours,” a heartfelt track inspired by his daughter.
- Chris Stapleton: The reigning Male Vocalist of the Year will bring his soulful voice to “What Am I Gonna Do.”
- Shaboozey: The breakout star will treat fans to a medley of his smash hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and his latest single “Highway.”
Collaborations
- Dierks Bentley: Bentley will team up with Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes for a tribute to Tom Petty with a performance of “American Girl.”
- Thomas Rhett & Teddy Swims: These two stars will join forces for a mash-up of their hits, Rhett’s “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman” and Swims’ “Lose Control.”
Opening Performance
Post Malone and Chris Stapleton will open the show with a performance of “California Sober.”
Lifetime Achievement Award
Country music icon George Strait is the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Strait will accept the honor during the CMA Awards following a star-studded performance by several admiring artists.
For a full list of performances and collaborations, click here.
How to watch
The 58th Annual CMA Awards will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and air on ABC at 6 p.m. MST. It will be available to stream starting Thursday on Hulu.
