The Country Music Association is cranking up the hype for The 59th Annual CMA Awards, revealing a stacked lineup of presenters, special guests, and even a few surprise performer additions ahead of Country Music’s Biggest Night.
Hosted by Lainey Wilson, the show airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19.
This year’s presenter slate is stacked featuring appearances from artists and celebrities Lady A, Alison Brown, Jessica Capshaw, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Elizabeth Hurley, Cody Johnson, Bert Kreischer, Brandon Lake, Ella Langley, Steve Martin, Leanne Morgan, NE-YO, Chris O’Donnell, Kimberly Perry, LeAnn Rimes, Alan Ritchson, Lara Spencer, Billy Bob Thornton, Grace Van Patten, Gretchen Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.
Onstage, Keith Urban and Little Big Town are the newest additions to an already deep performance roster that includes Kelsea Ballerini, BigXthaPlug, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Patty Loveless, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.
For fans who love the behind the scenes CMA Awards Backstage Live returns as a second screen experience on CMA’s TikTok, hosted by Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee.
They’ll be streaming behind the scenes, from red carpet arrivals to final trophy moments, with real time interviews, reactions,and whatever surprises Nashville decides to throw their way.
It’s shaping up to be a massive night for country music, and the CMA is making sure all moments will be covered.


