2026 CMAs performers announced: How to watch and more
Country music's biggest night is around the corner and the Country Music Association revealed who is performing at this year's 60th Annual CMA Awards.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the annual awards ceremony.
Who is hosting the 60th Annual CMA Awards?
Twelve-time CMA Awards winner Lainey Wilson, who was named entertainer of the year in 2025, is taking up hosting duties for a third time this year. Wilson will emcee the star-studded night from the stage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Who is performing at the 60th Annual CMA Awards?
The CMAs will feature multiple singers and nominees including Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Tucker Wetmore, Tim McGraw, Zach Top and The Red Clay Strays.
This year's show will also include a special tribute to the late queen of country Dolly Parton, who died in August at the age of 80 after what her family described as a "brief battle with cancer."
Who is nominated?
The CMAs will honor artists, songwriters, producers, mix engineers, musicians and music video directors across country music.
Among the nominees this year are Ella Langley, who leads with nine nominations, Miranda Lambert, the most nominated female artist, Kacey Musgraves, songwriter Ben West, who is nominated for the first time, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dave Clauss, Luke Combs and this year's host, Lainey Wilson.
Aside from West, other first-time nominees include Smith Ahnquist, Avery Anna, Jack Antonoff, Tim Cofield, Carter Faith, Austin Goodloe, Muscadine Bloodline, Emily Ann Roberts, Caylee Robillard, Laura Sisk, Joybeth Taylor, and Thelma & James.
How to watch the 60th Annual CMA Awards
The 2026 CMA Awards airs from 8-11 p.m. ET / 7-10 p.m. CT on ABC and Disney+ on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The program will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
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