[11/06/25 - 08:02 AM] CMA Announces Performers for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards" Blending first-time nominees and performers with Country Music's most celebrated superstars, this year's lineup promises unforgettable moments from BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.
[via press release from ABC]
CMA ANNOUNCES PERFORMERS FOR 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' INCLUDING BIGXTHAPLUG, LUKE COMBS, ELLA LANGLEY, MEGAN MORONEY, SHABOOZEY,
ZACH TOP, TUCKER WETMORE, LAINEY WILSON AND STEPHEN WILSON JR.
Country Music's Biggest Night(TM), Hosted by Lainey Wilson
Airs Live From Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 19, on ABC and Next Day on Hulu
Tickets for 'The 59th Annual CMA Awards' on Sale Now at CMAawards.com/tickets
The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the initial lineup of performers for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards." Blending first-time nominees and performers with Country Music's most celebrated superstars, this year's lineup promises unforgettable moments from BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. Hosted by Wilson, Country Music's Biggest Night(TM) airs live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and is available next day on Hulu. Watch the CMA Awards on-air promo here.
Returning as host of the CMA Awards for a second consecutive year, reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and six-time nominee this year Lainey Wilson will light up the stage with a powerful performance, while three-time nominee Luke Combs delivers a dynamic rendition of his latest single, "Back in the Saddle."
With six nods this year, Ella Langley will perform her recently released song, "Choosin' Texas," while fellow six-time nominee and the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year Megan Moroney will take the CMA stage for a performance of her fan-favorite single "6 Months Later."
Five-time nominee this year, Zach Top will deliver a rousing performance of his song "Guitar" while New Artist of the Year nominee Tucker Wetmore performs his viral hit "Wind Up Missin' You."
Another New Artist of the Year nominee Stephen Wilson Jr. will bring a stirring rendition of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me."
Adding to the night's unforgettable moments, BigXthaPlug joins Luke Combs for an exciting collaboration of their song "Pray Hard," while Shaboozey teams up with Stephen Wilson Jr. for a rendition of their ballad "Took A Walk" from the recently released film "The Long Walk," an adaption of Stephen King's 1979 novel.
Additional performers and presenters for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards" will be announced in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned to CMAawards.com for more details.
Tickets for "The 59th Annual CMA Awards" are on-sale now at CMAawards.com/tickets.
"The 59th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton serves as executive producer. Alan Carter is director, and Jon Macks is head writer.
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About the CMA Awards First held in 1967, the CMA Awards is the longest-running, annual music awards program on network television. Each year, the show honors outstanding achievement in Country Music - celebrating the artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry professionals whose work has shaped the genre. Winners and nominees are determined by CMA's Professional voting membership, reflecting the voices of their peers across the industry. The CMA Awards airs live on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu, and is part of CMA's television portfolio alongside "CMA Fest" and "CMA Country Christmas."
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