Everything you need to know about the 2019 CMA Awards

Are you ready for Country Music’s Biggest Night? Read up here so you don’t miss a beat!

When are the 2019 CMA Awards?

DATE: Wednesday, November 13th
TIME: 8/7c
PLACE: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

How can I watch the CMA Awards?

News 2 will be LIVE from the red carpet beginning with a online special at 5 p.m. hosted by Good Morning Nashville anchors Neil Orne and Nikki Burdine along with special guest Frankie Ballard. Broadcast coverage begins on News 2 at 6:30 p.m.

View the broadcast from your local ABC affiliate station. This will require a TV provider login in order to stream the show, as well as you can stream the show through Hulu, YouTube TV and more. Learn more here.

News 2’s Erica Francis will host a LIVE after-party special beginning after News 2 at 10 at beginning at 10:35 p.m.

Who’s hosting the CMA Awards?

Carrie Underwood with special guest hosts Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton.

Who is performing at the CMA Awards?

The current performer lineup includes: Ashley McBryde, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Chris Janson, Chris Stapleton, Crystal Gayle, Dan + Shay, Dierks Bentley, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, for KING & COUNTRY, Garth Brooks, Gretchen Wilson, Halsey, Jennifer Nettles, John Osborne, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Lindsay Ell, Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Maddie & Tae, Maren Morris, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, P!NK, Reba McEntire, Runaway June, Sara Evans, Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, Terri Clark, The Highwomen, Thomas Rhett, Willie Nelson and Zach Williams.

Who is nominated for CMA Awards?

View the full list of final nominees.

How are the winners of CMA Awards chosen?

The CMA Awards winners are voted on by members of the Country Music Association (music executives, artists, publicists, songwriters, musicians, touring professionals & other industry professionals) which means nominees and winners are honored by their peers in the music industry.

How can I prepare for the night of the CMA Awards?

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