George Strait to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 58th Annual CMA Awards

The 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards, set to air live on ABC on Wednesday, November 20, promises to be a memorable night for country music fans. One of the highlights of the event will be the presentation of the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award to country music icon George Strait. This prestigious award recognizes artists who have achieved the highest degree of recognition in country music, contributing significantly to the genre through their performances, humanitarian efforts, and public representation.

George Strait, known for his authentic Texas country style, has had an unparalleled career spanning over 40 years. He has achieved 60 No.1 singles, 33 platinum or multiplatinum-selling albums, and has sold more than 70 million albums. Strait is the only artist to have had a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and has won numerous awards, including three CMA Entertainer of the Year Awards and 17 CMA Awards. He is also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

The awards ceremony, hosted by Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Peyton Manning, will feature a star-studded lineup of performers. The event will kick off with a notable opening performance by Chris Stapleton and Post Malone, followed by solo acts and collaborations from artists such as Shaboozey, Ashley McBryde, Thomas Rhett, Teddy Swims, Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes.

The ceremony will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8/7c on ABC. Fans are eagerly anticipating the event, with many expressing their excitement on social media about the lineup and potential additional performances.

Tickets are still available for those who wish to attend the event in person, offering a unique opportunity to witness the celebration of country music’s finest talents.