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When Nettles opened the train the phrases, \"Play our f---ing records,” and, \"please & thank you” were visible.

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PHOTO: Jennifer Nettles attends the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center, Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Nettles will take part in the opening performance, which features powerful female artists from within the country music industry. She shared on Instagram that she is \"so honored\" to be participating.

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I’m so honored to be part of #CMAawards’ history-making opening performance, celebrating legendary women in Country Music! You cannot miss the show Wednesday at 8|7c on ABC for a night of unforgettable live performances. @cma

A post shared by Jennifer Nettles (@jennifernettles) on Nov 7, 2019 at 12:13pm PST

Much of the 2019 CMA Awards will focus on honoring impressive female artists.

Stars have used their platforms in recent months to raise awareness to the lack of representation and gender disparity in country music.

The 53rd CMA Awards will be broadcast live on Wednesday beginning at 8 ET on ABC.

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