Luke Bryan And Peyton Manning To Host 2022 CMA Awards

Luke Bryan is staying on as the host for the 2022 CMA Awards, and football legend and country music fan Peyton Manning will join him in the hosting duties this…

Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

Published Aug 1, 2022 10:33 AM PDT

Luke Bryan And Peyton Manning To Host 2022 CMA Awards

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Luke Bryan is staying on as the host for the 2022 CMA Awards, and football legend and country music fan Peyton Manning will join him in the hosting duties this year.

The Country Music Association and ABC announced today (8/1) that Bryan will host for his second consecutive year, while Manning is a first-time host.

Luke said in a press release, "When I was asked if Peyton Manning is someone I would consider co-hosting with, I didn't hesitate. We have become great friends through the years, and what he brings to the table is gonna make it even more of a blast. I know he's been to the CMA Awards before, but he's never been with me. Hey Peyton, I hope you're ready for the night of your life!"

Peyton added, "I am such a huge fan of country music, so to have the chance to stand among so many incredibly talented artists is an absolute honor."

The 56th annual CMA Awards airs on ABC on Wednesday, November 9, from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

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Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media GroupAuthor

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.