Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker To Host 54th Annual CMA Awards
Will you watch?
The CMA Awards have new hosts in town! Taking the helm of the 54th annual celebration will be Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker. The hosting duties marks Reba’s fifth time hosting and Rucker’s first.
“I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share the stage with Darius Rucker,” says McEntire in a press release. “We’re looking forward to a night of celebrating great Country Music and hope you’ll tune in and watch!”
“I look forward to the CMA Awards every year because of the incredible performances and the opportunity to celebrate the year in Country Music,” adds Rucker. “To be invited to host this year’s awards alongside Reba — are you kidding me?! — it is an absolute honor. Even though this year will look a little different than normal, I know that we’re all eager for a night of musical celebration, and this year’s show definitely won’t disappoint!”
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The news of their hosting duties arrived early Monday morning (10/5) during an appearance on Good Morning America.
This year’s CMA Awards will look slightly different due to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with social distancing guidelines, the show will have no live audience.
“Regretfully, we are unable to offer CMA Awards tickets to members as capacity inside the event will be limited to essential personnel only, as outlined by local health authorities and CDC guidelines,” Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern wrote in a recent letter to CMA Members. “We understand this news is disappointing, but know the adjustment is necessary in order to provide the safest possible environment for all involved.”
Watch the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday, September 11 on ABC. See the full list of nominees here.
