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THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS AIR NOV. 20 ON ABC
<b> THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS AIR NOV. 20 ON ABC</b>
IT'S COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT: TUNE IN FOR THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS NOV. 20 AT 8 P.M. (ET/PT) ON ABC.
Compiled By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs
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Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson are set to host the Country Music Awards Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on ABC.

The CMA's will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and will be available the next day on Hulu.

This year's CMA Awards presenters include the world's most decorated gymnast and advocate, Simone Biles, four-time CMA Award winner Clint Black, Emmy-nominated actor starring in the hit FX drama "The Old Man," Jeff Bridges, singer songwriter and music producer and currently co-starring in Paramount+'s "Landman," Mark Collie, CMA Award winner, Jordan Davis.

There is also 2024 World Series MVP, 2020 NL MVP, two time World Series champion and first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Freddie Freeman, award-winning actor starring in the hit ABC drama "Doctor Odyssey," Don Johnson, tractor aficionado, farming and history enthusiast, Jackson Laux, eight-time CMA Award winner and Vocal Group of the Year nominee this year, Little Big Town.

Others are Country artist, Dustin Lynch, film, television and Broadway actress and recording artist, Katharine McPhee, gospel music and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, star of Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Taylor Frankie Paul, three-time CMA Award winner, Carly Pearce, creator of "Sundae Conversation" and Caleb Pressley.

Look for CMA New Artist of the Year nominee this year, Nate Smith, Broadway musical actor and star of ABC hit series "High Potential," Daniel Sunjata, CMA New Artist of the Year nominee this year, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Oscar award winning actor and musician and star of new hit Paramount+ series "Landman," Billy Bob Thornton.

With unforgettable solo performances, never-before-seen collaborations and special tributes from some of the biggest names in music, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" is a must-see event.

Artists taking the CMA Awards stage include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Sierra Hull, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Noah Kahan, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Molly Tuttle, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.

"The 58th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Alan Carter is the Director and Jon Macks is the Head Writer.

ABOUT THE CMA AWARDS:

The first "CMA Awards Banquet and Show" was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time--making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA's other two television properties, "CMA Fest" and "CMA Country Christmas."

For more information on "The 58th Annual CMA Awards," visit CMAawards.com, subscribe to emails and follow CMA on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X. Fans can listen to music featuring the CMA Awards nominees and performers on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Soundcloud, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from the CMA's and ABC publicity.