Dust off your boots and put on your cowboy hat, because it’s time for the 57th Country Music Association Awards. Once again co-hosted by country star Luke Bryan and NFL legend Peyton Manning, this year’s CMA show will feature performances from country music greats including Kelsea BalleriniLittle Big Town, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone and Lainey Wilson – who leads this year’s nominees with nine nominations. Jelly Roll is in second place with five nominees, and Luke Combs and HARDY are both tied for third with four nominees each. Ready to watch this year’s CMA Awards? Here’s everything you need to know to tune in, plus the full list of nominees.
Date: November 8
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
TV channel: ABC
Streaming: Hulu
When are the 2023 Country Music Association Awards?
This year’s CMAs will take place on Wednesday, November 8 at 8 p.m. ET. The CMA red carpet begins at 5 p.m. ET.
On which channel are the 2023 CMAs broadcast?
This year’s CMAs will air on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu. CMAs On the red carpet the show will stream on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com.
How to watch the 2023 CMA Awards live:
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Who is hosting the CMAs this year?
The 2023 Country Music Association Awards will once again be hosted by Luke Bryan and NFL star Peyton Manning.
In addition to his hosting duties, Bryan will also perform a medley of his hits during the show, including “One Margarita,” “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “Play It Again,” “That’s My Kind of”. Night” and “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)”.
Who will perform at the 2023 CMA Awards?
In addition to Luke Bryan’s performance, the 2023 CMAs will feature performances from Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker, Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson. , Post Malone, Lainey Wilson and more.
CMA 2023 nominees:
Artist of the year
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Luc Combs
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Chris Stapleton
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Carrie Underwood
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Morgan Wallen
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Lainey Wilson
Single of the year
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“Fast Car” – Luke Combs (Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Mixing Engineer: Chip Matthews)
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“Heart Like a Truck” – Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce)
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“Need a Favor” – Jelly Roll (Producer: Austin Nivarel, Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun)
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“Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis (Producer: Paul DiGiovanni, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley)
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“Wait in the Truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) (Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells, Mix Engineer: Joey Moi)
Album of the year
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“Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville” – Ashley McBryde
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“Bell Bottom Country” – Lainey Wilson
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“Getting Old” – Luke Combs
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“One thing at a time” – Morgan Wallen
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“Rolling up the welcome mat” – Kelsea Ballerini
Song of the year
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“Fast Car” – Songwriter: Tracy Chapman
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“Heart Like a Truck” – Songwriters: Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
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“Next Thing You Know” — Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
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“Tennessee Orange” – Songwriters: David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
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“Wait in the Truck” — Songwriters: Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt
Female singer of the year
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Kelsea Ballerini
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Miranda Lambert
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Ashley McBryde
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Carly Pearce
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Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
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Luc Combs
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Jelly roll
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Cody Johnson
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Chris Stapleton
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Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year
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Lady A
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Small big city
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Midland
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Old Dominion
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Zac Brown Band
Vocal duo of the year
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Brooks and Dunn
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Osborne Brothers
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Dan + Shay
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Maddie and Tae
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The war and the treaty
Musical event of the year
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“Save Me” – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson) (Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens)
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“She Had Me at Heads Carolina (Remix)” – Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina (Producer: Zach Crowell)
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“Thank God” — Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown) (Producer: Dann Huff)
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“Wait in the Truck” — HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) (Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells)
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“We Don’t Fight Anymore” – Carly Pearce (with Chris Stapleton) (Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce)
Musician of the year
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Jenee Fleenor
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Paul Franklin
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Rob McNelley
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Derek Wells
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Charlie Worsham
Music video of the year
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“Light in the Kitchen” – Ashley McBryde (Director: Reid Long)
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“Memory Lane” – Old Dominion (Directors: Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher)
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“Need a Favor” – Jelly Roll (Director: Patrick Tohill)
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“The Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis (Director: Running Bear)
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“Wait in the Truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) (Director: Justin Clough)
New tear artist
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Zach Bryan
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Jelly roll
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Parker McCollum
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Megan Moroney
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Hailey Whitters
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