2024 CMA Awards to Honor Country Music’s Finest

The 2024 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards are set to take place tonight, November 20, at Nashville’s renowned Bridgestone Arena. The prestigious event will gather the biggest names from the music industry to celebrate outstanding achievements in country music over the past year.

Leading this year’s nominations is Morgan Wallen, who has accumulated a notable seven nods. His impressive tally includes a nomination for the evening’s top accolade, Entertainer of the Year, largely due to his hit collaboration «I Had Some Help» featuring Post Malone. Other contenders for the Entertainer of the Year award include Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and reigning champion Lainey Wilson.

The ceremony promises a dazzling lineup of performances from industry stars. Revelers at the Bridgestone Arena can expect live acts from Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, Noah Kahan, Kelsea Ballerini, and Jelly Roll, ensuring an entertaining evening for all attendees.

Hosting the CMA Awards this year are country music star Luke Bryan and celebrated NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, joined by 2023 Entertainer of the Year winner, Lainey Wilson. The ceremony will feature presenters from a diverse array of fields, including gymnastics sensation Simone Biles, baseball player Freddie Freeman, actors Billy Bob Thornton and Jeff Bridges, alongside notable country figures.

For those looking to tune into the live broadcast, the event will air on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Viewers who have opted out of traditional cable can utilize live TV streaming services that offer ABC, such as Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and others, many of which provide free trials for new users.