The excitement is building as the first lineup of performers for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” has been announced. This year’s awards show promises a stellar mix of first-time nominees, seasoned performers, and country music favourites, ensuring an unforgettable night for fans.
2024 CMA Awards Performers
Country music enthusiasts can look forward to live performances from an impressive array of artists, including Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Molly Tuttle, and Lainey Wilson. In a special highlight, Post Malone will open the show with a performance featuring Chris Stapleton.
The presenters for this year’s CMA Awards always include some of the biggest names in country music and entertainment. Expect to see appearances from past CMA winners and current chart-toppers, alongside notable figures from film and television. The presenters will play a crucial role in announcing the winners and adding a touch of glamour and excitement to the evening. While the full list of presenters has yet to be disclosed, anticipation is high for more celebrity names to be revealed soon.
Set to take place on November 20, 2024, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the CMA Awards will air live on US network ABC from 7pm USA Central Time (UTC/GMT -6) and be available for streaming the following day on Hulu. Internationally, the show will be viewable in Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Germany, Norway and New Zealand.
Nominees
The 2024 CMA Awards have also announced their nominees, with a diverse and exciting list of artists vying for top honors. Leading the nominations is Morgan Wallen with seven nods, including the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year award. Close behind are Chris Stapleton and Cody Johnson with five nominations each, while Lainey Wilson and Post Malone each received four nominations. First-time nominees include Shaboozey, Megan Moroney, and Zach Top, showcasing the rising talent in the country music scene. The competition is fierce, and fans can look forward to seeing their favorite artists battle it out for these prestigious awards.
How to Watch in the UK
For fans in the UK, watching the CMA Awards can be a bit tricky due to time zone differences and broadcasting rights. Here are some options:
- LIVE on BBC iPlayer, 21 November
- BBC Four, 29 November
- Streaming Services: The awards will be broadcast live on ABC in the US. UK viewers can use streaming services like Hulu or ABC’s own streaming platform with a VPN to bypass geo-restriction. More details via CMA Awards Website.
Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned to countrymusic.co.uk for the latest updates on what promises to be a spectacular celebration of country music.