Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 CMA Awards

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The 2023 CMA Awards Are Tonight – Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Upcoming Ceremony

The 2023 CMA Awards are tonight! The ceremony is known as “Country Music’s Biggest Night,” and for good reason. Tons of country stars show up to the event, which celebrates the best artists, songs, and albums from the past year.

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this year’s CMA Awards. 

When Are The 2023 CMA Awards?

The 2023 CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday (November 8).

What Time Does The Ceremony Begin?

The ceremony starts at 8/7c.

 

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Where/How Can I Watch The CMA Awards This Year?

This year’s CMA Awards will air on ABC. You can also watch the show on Hulu + Live TV. The full ceremony will be available to stream on Hulu the following day (November 9).

The CMA also shared a list of where to watch if you live outside of the U.S.

What Is The Venue?

The 2023 CMA Awards will be held right in “Music City” itself, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Who Is Hosting The 2023 CMA Awards?

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will host the ceremony for the second year in a row.

 

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Who Are Some Of The Performers?

Those who tune in to the ceremony will get the chance to enjoy performances from the following artists:

• Jelly Roll
• Jelly Roll and K. Michelle
• Morgan Wallen and Special Guest
• Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton
• Tanya Tucker and Little Big Town
• Lainey Wilson
• Chris Stapleton
• Luke Bryan
• Ashley McBryde
• Cody Johnson
• HARDY, Morgan Wallen, and Post Malone
• Alan Jackson, Mac McAnally, Kenny Chesney, and Zac Brown Band
• Luke Combs
• Old Dominion and Megan Maroney
• Dan + Shay
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Jordan Davis
• War & Treaty

Will There Be Any Special Tribute Performances?

Alan Jackson, Mac McAnally, Kenny Chesney, and Zac Brown Band will honor the late Jimmy Buffett with their performance during the ceremony.

Jelly Roll and K. Michelle will sing The Judds‘ “Love Can Build a Bridge.” HARDY, Morgan Wallen, and Post Malone will pay tribute to country legends by singing a country classics medley.

Who Is Nominated At The 2023 CMA Awards?

Lainey Wilson is the most-nominated artist at this year’s ceremony. She earned a total of nine nominations.

This is remarkable, considering the fact that this is only her second year being nominated at the CMA Awards.

Wilson earned a nod in the Entertainer of the Year category, which also includes Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, and two-time reigning winner Luke Combs.

If you’d like to see a full list of nominees, check here.

Where Can You Keep Up-To-Date With The Winners?

Check back here on Country Rebel during the ceremony to see who wins each award. We’ll have a complete list of winners on the website that will be updated as each trophy is presented.

Who else is looking forward to the CMA Awards this year? Watch some special moments from past ceremonies below.