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[11/14/25 - 09:30 AM]
CMA and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Exclusive Programming Ahead of "The 59th Annual CMA Awards"
Beginning this weekend, fans can enjoy an all-access lead-up featuring some of their favorite Country stars.
[via press release from ABC]

CMA AND ABC CELEBRATE COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT(TM) WITH EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING AHEAD OF 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'

Lainey Wilson Hosts 'The 59th Annual CMA Awards' Live From Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8/7c on ABC and Next Day on Hulu

With Country Music's Biggest Night(TM) just days away, the Country Music Association and ABC are gearing up with a full slate of special programming ahead of "The 59th Annual CMA Awards," airing Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. Beginning this weekend, fans can enjoy an all-access lead-up featuring some of their favorite Country stars.

"ON THE RED CARPET: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS" - SATURDAY, NOV. 15, and SUNDAY, NOV. 16 (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS)

"On Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, On The Red Carpet's George Pennacchio hosts "On The Red Carpet: CMA Awards Preview," a 30-minute special featuring exclusive interviews with Kenny Chesney, Lady A, Tucker Wetmore, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town and more, plus hear from this year's CMA Awards host Lainey Wilson.

"JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE" - MONDAY, NOV. 17, and TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (11:35 P.M. EST)

Country artist Eric Church performs Monday, Nov. 17, and CMA Award nominee and performer Stephen Wilson Jr. performs Tuesday, Nov. 18.

"CENTER STAGE: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS - SPECIAL EDITION OF 20/20" - TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (10:07-11:00 P.M. EST)

The stars come together to take viewers on a journey through Nashville's legendary stages - from the neon-lit bars of Broadway to the hallowed circle of the Grand Ole Opry - in a primetime special hosted by country music chart-topper Luke Bryan. Highlights include Billboard's No. 1 Country Artist of the 21st Century, Kenny Chesney, who brings cameras back to Nashville's famed Lower Broadway to revisit the venues where he first performed as a young man with dreams of making it big in Music City. Chesney also discusses his new book, "Heart Life Music," in a heartfelt interview about his life and musical journey. In addition, country music stars Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay and Russell Dickerson gather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, and a look at this year's CMA Award-nominated Musical Event of the Year collaborations, including Blake Shelton with Post Malone, Carrie Underwood with Cody Johnson and Ella Langley with Riley Green. Additional appearances include Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Ashley McBryde and Keith Urban.

"GOOD MORNING AMERICA" - WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, AND THURSDAY, NOV. 20 (7:00-9:00 A.M. LOCAL)

"Good Morning America" will bring special CMA Awards coverage with Lara Spencer on Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20. Tune in Wednesday morning for an exclusive early reveal of the Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year winners, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at Country Music's Biggest Night(TM) with this year's CMA Awards host, Lainey Wilson. Spencer will be back the next morning, recapping the night as well as highlighting the biggest moments and CMA Award winners.

"ON THE RED CARPET LIVE AT THE CMA AWARDS" - WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 (5:00-8:00 P.M. EST), and Streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com (5:00-8:00 P.M. EST)

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, "On The Red Carpet" will feature live pre-show coverage of this year's CMA Awards outside of Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com, beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST, ABC7/WABC-TV New York's Joelle Gargiulo, ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago's Ryan Chiaverini and fashion expert Roshumba Williams report from the red carpet giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at this year's awards - just moments before showtime - as well as interviews with many of this year's CMA Awards nominees and hottest stars. Coverage will stream on CMAAwards.com, OnTheRedCarpet.com and ABC Owned Television Stations' 32 connected TV apps across streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku; coverage will also be simulcast from 5:00-8:00 p.m. EST of "On The Red Carpet" on linear across ABC affiliates (check local listings).

Follow @OnTheRedCarpet on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for additional exclusive content, including fashion galleries, interviews and more.

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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