Overview
- The live telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC with next‑day streaming on Hulu; red carpet coverage starts at 5 p.m. ET across OnTheRedCarpet.com, CMAAwards.com and ABC’s CTV apps.
- Keith Urban and Little Big Town headline the latest performer additions alongside Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Brandi Carlile, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays and more.
- Presenters span country and pop culture, including Lady A, Elizabeth Hurley, Steve Martin, NE‑YO, LeAnn Rimes, Jordan Davis, Lara Spencer, Billy Ray Cyrus and Bailey Zimmerman.
- Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead with six nominations each; Entertainer of the Year contenders are Wilson, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen.
- Early winners announced on Good Morning America include Music Video of the Year for Ella Langley featuring Riley Green’s “You Look Like You Love Me” and Musical Event for Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton’s “Pour Me A Drink,” with TikTok Backstage Live hosted by Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee offering real-time reactions and behind‑the‑scenes coverage.