Everything to Know About the 53rd Country Music Association Awards

The 53rd Country Music Association Awards

Carrie Underwood will host the event with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire in 2019.

The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards will air on Wednesday, November 13.

Carrie Underwood will be hosting the show with two special guests.

Brad Paisley will not host the show with Carrie for the first time since 2008.

Grab your cowboy hats, y'all—because the 53rd CMA Awards are almost here!

"Country Music’s Biggest Night" is coming up on November 13. All of your favorite country artists, from Blake Shelton to Florida Georgia Line, will be together in one room for an unforgettable night of performances and celebrations. This year, the show will feature a major change as part of its efforts to celebrate the iconic women in country music. (Hint: There will be two new hosts!) The event will be broadcasted live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and you won't want to miss a second of the action.


Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 CMA Awards.

Who's performing at the CMA Awards?

The better question, is who isn't performing? What we're most looking forward to, though, is the "history-making" opener by all-female singers including Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The High women, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Jennifer Nettles, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, and Gretchen Wilson.

There will be two additional special performances, the first by Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Little Big Town, Maddie & Tae, and Runaway June. The second is a tribute to Kris Kristofferson by Dierks Bentley, Sheryl Crow, Chris Janson, and John Osborne.

But wait, there's more! Kelsea, Carrie, Reba, and Dolly will each contribute to other additional performances, but here's a list of the other stars hitting the stage:

• Brooks and Dunn and Brothers Osbourne

• Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton

• Dan + Shay

• Eric Church

• Luke Combs

• Lady Antebellum and Halsey

• Miranda Lambert

• Maren Morris

• Kacey Musgraves and Willie Nelson

• Dolly Parton, for KING & COUNTRY and Zach Williams

• Old Dominion

• Pink and Chris Stapleton

• Thomas Rhett

• Keith Urban

So, who's presenting at the CMA Awards?

An equally impressive list, here's who we can expect to dole out the trophies at the CMAs.

• Bobby Bones

• Blanco Brown

• Hannah Brown

• Deana Carter

• Kristin Chenoweth

• Janie Fricke

• Jim Gaffigan

• Kathy Mattea

• Martina McBride

• Midland

• Craig Morgan

• Jennifer Nettles

• J.B. Smoove

• Pam Tillis

• Morgan Wallen

• Trisha Yearwood

How To Watch Live CMA Awards Online?

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Who are the CMA Award nominees?

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Maren Morris is already a big winner, as she was nominated for a whopping six awards, including Album of the Year. Kacey Musgraves and Carrie both received three nods, as well, and Carrie was nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Brothers Osbourne, Dierks Bentley, and Dan + Shay are also up for a handful of trophies. Take a look at the full list:

➮ ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Garth Brooks

• Eric Church

• Chris Stapleton

• Carrie Underwood

• Keith Urban 

➮ SINGLE OF THE YEAR

The award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s), and Mix Engineer

• “Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne, Producers: Ross Copperman, Jon Randall, Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Mix Engineer: F. Reid Shippen

• “GIRL” – Maren Morris, Producer: Greg Kurstin, Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin

• “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton, Producer: Scott Hendricks, Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank

• “Millionaire” – Chris Stapleton, Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Mix Engineer: Vance Powell

• “Speechless” – Dan + Shay, Producers: Dan Smyers, Scott Hendricks, Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano

➮  ALBUM OF THE YEAR

The award goes to Artist and Producers

• Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett, Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Thomas Rhett, Julian Bunetta, The Stereotypes, Cleve Wilson

• Cry Pretty – Carrie Underwood, Producers: David Garcia, Jim Jonsin, Carrie Underwood

• Dan + Shay – Dan + Shay, Producers: Dan Smyers, Scott Hendricks

• Desperate Man – Eric Church, Producers: Jay Joyce, Arturo Buenahora, Jr.

• GIRL – Maren Morris, Producers: Busbee, Maren Morris, Greg Kurstin

➮ SONG OF THE YEAR

The award goes to Songwriters

• “Beautiful Crazy” – Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Robert Williford

• “GIRL” – Songwriters: Maren Morris, Sarah Aarons, Greg Kurstin

• “God’s Country” – Songwriters: Devin Dawson, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy

• “Rainbow” – Songwriters: Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves

• “Tequila” – Songwriters: Dan Smyers, Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds

➮ FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Kelsea Ballerini

• Miranda Lambert

• Maren Morris

• Kacey Musgraves

• Carrie Underwood

➮ MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Dierks Bentley

• Luke Combs

• Thomas Rhett

• Chris Stapleton

• Keith Urban

➮ VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Lady Antebellum

• Little Big Town

• Midland

• Old Dominion

• Zac Brown Band

➮ VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

• Brooks & Dunn

• Brothers Osborne

• Dan + Shay

• Florida Georgia Line

• Maddie & Tae

➮ MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

The award goes to Artists and Producer(s)

• “All My Favorite People” – Maren Morris (feat. Brothers Osborne), Producers: Maren Morris, Busbee

• “Brand New Man” – Brooks & Dunn (with Luke Combs), Producer: Dann Huff

• “Dive Bar” – Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton, Producer: Garth Brooks

• “Old Town Road (Remix)” – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus, Producers: YoungKio, Michael Trent Reznor, Atticus Matthew Ross

• “What Happens In A Small Town” – Brantley Gilbert & Lindsay Ell, Producer: Dann Huff

➮ MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

• Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle

• Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar

• Mac McAnally, Guitar

• Ilya Toshinsky, Banjo/Guitar

• Derek Wells, Guitar

➮ MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

The award goes to Artist(s) and Director

•  “Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne, Director: Wes Edwards

• “GIRL” – Maren Morris, Director: Dave Meyers

• “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton, Director: Sophie Muller

• “Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves, Director: Hannah Lux Davis

• “Some Of It” – Eric Church, Director: Reid Long

➮ NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Cody Johnson

• Ashley McBryde

• Midland

• Carly Pearce

• Morgan Wallen

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