The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed another round of performers for The 59th Annual CMA Awards.
The latest set of performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, the Red Clay Strays and Chris Stapleton, who will be taking the stage for ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’.
The new round of performers join previously announced artists including BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.
In addition, Vince Gill was announced as this year’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, and will be celebrated with a tribute performance at the awards show.
Lainey Wilson will serve as the show’s host, and said in a statement: “I grew up watching the CMA Awards like it was the Super Bowl, so to be hosting for a second year is a true honor. I’m humbled that CMA has trusted me with this role, and I can’t wait to love on this genre that has given me so much.”
This year’s CMA Awards nominations are led by Langley and Moroney, with six nods each; Zach Top earned five nods, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson each scored four.
The 59th Annual CMA Awards – ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’ – will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 19th, on ABC and is available to stream the next day on Hulu.
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