First Round of Performers Announced for the ’50th Annual CMA Awards’

Among the acts taking the stage to perform during "Country Music's Biggest Night' will be longtime CMA Awards co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. 

Written by Lauren Jo Black
First Round of Performers Announced for the ’50th Annual CMA Awards’
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The countdown to Country Music’s Biggest Night is on!

With less than one month ’til the big show, the Country Music association has revealed the first round of performers for “The 50th Annual CMA Awards.”

Taking the stage during the live broadcast from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville will be top nominees Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Maren Morris, and Keith Urban, as well as longtime CMA Awards co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

“The 50th Annual CMA Awards” will air live on ABC Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Additional presenters and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.