First Performers Announced For ‘The 48th Annual CMA Awards’

“Country Music’s Biggest Night” is bringing together the biggest names in Country Music with today’s announcement of performers for “The 48th Annual CMA Awards” – each one a nominee for CMA Entertainer of the Year.

Three-time nominee Luke Bryan, nine-time nominee Miranda Lambert, three-time nominee Blake Shelton, and four-time nominee Keith Urban are all scheduled to perform during “Country Music’s Biggest Night.” Hosted for the seventh consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, “The 48th Annual CMA Awards” will air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 5 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.