Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and More to Perform at CMA Awards
The first list of performers has been announced for the 56th Annual CMA Awards. It’s a big one, with the show opening with a star-studded tribute to Country Music Hall…
The first list of performers has been announced for the 56th Annual CMA Awards. It's a big one, with the show opening with a star-studded tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn.
So far, performances announced are:
- CMA Co-host Luke Bryan with a performance of his latest single, "Country On."
- Miranda Lambert will perform her song "Geraldene" from her CMA Album of the Year-nominated Palomino.
- Reigning CMA Female Vocalist and five-time nominee this year, Carly Pearce, will perform a special song from her most recent album.
- With three nominations this year, including CMA Entertainer of the Year, Carrie Underwood will perform her newest single, "Hate My Heart."
- Receiving his first CMA Entertainer of the Year nod, a two-time nominee this year, Morgan Wallen will perform his latest single, "You Proof."
- CMA Single of the Year nominee Kelsea Ballerini will perform her new song "You're Drink, Go Home" featuring Kelly Clarkson and Pearce.
- The three-time CMA Awards nominee this year, HARDY, will be joined by Lainey Wilson, the top nominee with six nods, for their powerful duet "Wait In The Truck."
- CMA Vocal Group nominee this year, Zac Brown Band, will perform their latest single, "Out In The Middle," featuring reigning CMA New Artist of the Year Jimmie Allen and blues guitar phenom Marcus King.
Additional performers and presenters for The 56th Annual CMA Awards will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Hosted by Bryan and Peyton Manning, The 56th Annual CMA Awards broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC.
Clarkson posted to Instagram this morning (10/25), "I can't wait to celebrate country music's biggest night with @KelseaBallerini and @carlypearce! Tune in to the #CMAawards on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to see our live performance of 'YOU'RE DRUNK, GO HOME' on @ABCNetwork!"
Tonight at the 55th annual CMA Awards, the stars showed out on the red carpet for country music's biggest night. There was a fair share of disasters, as most red carpets have, but there were some great hits tonight! See below who dressed the best and who should've taken a second look in the mirror before stepping out the door.
31. Lainey Wilson
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Lainey Wilson attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
30. Little Big Town
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
29. Amy Grant
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Amy Grant attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
28. Thomas Rhett
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Thomas Rhett attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
27. Kane Brown
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Kane Brown attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
26. Mickey Guyton
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Mickey Guyton attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
25. Lisa Parigi and Lionel Richie
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Lisa Parigi and Lionel Richie attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
24. Saycon Sengbloh
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Saycon Sengbloh attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
23. Dulé Hill
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Dulé Hill attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
22. Drew Parker
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Drew Parker attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
21. Luke Combs
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Luke Combs attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
20. Susan Sarandon
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Susan Sarandon attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
19. Miranda Lambert
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Miranda Lambert attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
18. Old Dominion
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Whit Sellers, Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi and Geoff Sprung of Old Dominion attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
17. Emma Slater
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Emma Slater attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
16. Tenille Townes
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Tenille Townes attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
15. Caroline Boyer and Luke Bryan
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Caroline Boyer and Luke Bryan attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
14. Scotty McCreery
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Scotty McCreery attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
13. Deana Carter
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Deana Carter attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
12. Russell Dickerson and Kailey Dickerson
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Russell Dickerson and Kailey Dickerson attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
11. Elle King
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Elle King attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
10. Jimmie Allen and Alexis Gale
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Jimmie Allen and Alexis Gale attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
9. Ashley McBryde
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Ashley McBryde attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
8. Brittney Spencer
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Brittney Spencer attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
7. Kelsea Ballerini
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Kelsea Ballerini attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
6. Carly Pearce
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Carly Pearce attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
5. Caitlyn Smith
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Caitlyn Smith attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
4. Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
3. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
2. Jennifer Hudson
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Jennifer Hudson attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
1. Carrie Underwood
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Carrie Underwood attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
