CMA Awards to Feature Wallen, Manning, and Tribute

The 58th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards will occur on November 20, 2024, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and will be broadcast live on ABC. The event will be hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson, featuring performances by notable artists such as Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, and Kacey Musgraves. Morgan Wallen leads the nominations with seven, followed by Lainey Wilson and Post Malone, who are up for four awards each. A special tribute to George Strait, the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, will be performed by artists including Jamey Johnson and Miranda Lambert. The awards show will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after it airs. Despite speculation, Beyoncé did not receive any nominations, reflecting the show's focus on contemporary country artists.