Women in COUNTRY MUSIC will unite for a historic, not-to-be-missed opening performance at "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards." The groundbreaking number led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (comprised of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson, each performing iconic Country songs for a monumental decades-spanning medley never before seen.
Country Music's Biggest Night™ will also feature an additional performance from
Kelsea Ballerini, joined by fellow breakthrough artists Lindsay Ell, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde,
Carly Pearce and Runaway June. Coming together for an epic performance of an iconic CMA Song of the Year and CMA Single of the Year featuring a special appearance by
Little Big Town, this will be one of the night's most talked-about performances.
"The 53rd Annual CMA Awards," hosted by
Carrie Underwood with special guest hosts
Reba McEntire and
Dolly Parton, celebrates legendary women in
COUNTRY MUSIC throughout the broadcast, airing live from
Bridgestone Arena in Nashville
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on the
ABC Television Network.
Previously announced performances include
Kelsea Ballerini,
Dierks Bentley with
Sheryl Crow,
Chris Janson and
John Osborne, Brooks & Dunn with Brothers Osborne,
Garth Brooks with
Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay,
Lady Antebellum and Halsey,
Miranda Lambert,
Reba McEntire, Maren Morris,
Kacey Musgraves with
Willie Nelson, Old Dominion,
Dolly Parton with for KING & COUNTRY and
Zach Williams, P!NK and Chris Stapleton,
Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett,
Carrie Underwood, and
Keith Urban.
Previously announced presenters include Bobby Bones, Blanco Brown,
Hannah Brown,
Deana Carter,
Kristin Chenoweth, Janie Fricke,
Jim Gaffigan,
Kathy Mattea,
Martina McBride,
Craig Morgan,
Jennifer Nettles,
Madelaine Petsch, Midland, J.B. Smoove,
Pam Tillis, Morgan Wallen, and
Trisha Yearwood.
"The 53rd Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the
COUNTRY MUSIC Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer,
Alex Rudzinski is the Director, and David Wild is the Head Writer.
For more information on "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards," please visit
CMAawards.com and follow CMA on
Facebook,
Instagram and
Twitter. Fans can listen to music featuring the CMA Awards nominees and performers, on
Amazon Music,
Apple Music,
Pandora,
Spotify,
Vevo and
YouTube. To celebrate "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards," the official merchandise line featuring tees, sweatshirts and other gifts is now available
online.
Merchandise will also be sold on-site at
Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Photo Credit: Mark Seliger/ABC
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