11/17/2025
The Country Music Association has announced presenters and special guests for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” and added Keith Urban and Little Big Town as performers.
The show, hosted by Lainey Wilson, airs live on Wednesday (8pm ET, ABC with next-day viewing on Hulu) from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Presenters and special guests include Lady A, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Steve Martin, Leanne Morgan, NE-YO, Kimberly Perry, LeAnn Rimes, Billy Bob Thornton, Gretchen Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.
Previously announced performers include Kelsea Ballerini, BigXthaPlug, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Patty Loveless, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Lauren Alaina and Haleyy Baylee will host "CMA Awards Backstage Live" on the CMA's TikTok channel throughout the broadcast.