The Country Music Association (CMA) has revealed the first round of performers set to take the stage at this month’s 57th Annual CMA Awards. The show will air live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 8.
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The first round of performers revealed includes Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker and Lainey Wilson.
In addition to the artists, CMA also revealed which song most artists will perform. Five-time nominee and first-time performer, Jelly Roll, will open the show with “Need A Favor,” while co-host, Luke Bryan will take the stage with a medley of his hits including “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “One Margarita,” “That’s My Kind Of Night,” “Play It Again” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).”
Additionally, Stapleton will take the stage to perform his new single “White Horse,” while the night’s most-nominated artist, Wilson, will take the stage to perform, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” from her Bell Bottom Country album.
In true CMA style, a number of big time collaborations will also take place including Jelly Roll with first-time CMA Awards performer K. Michelle, Tanya Tucker with Little Big Town, Old Dominion and Megan Moroney, plus Stapleton and Carly Pearce. More performers and presenters are scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.
Catch the 57th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, Wednesday, November 8 at 8/7c on ABC, and available next day on Hulu. Find more of Audacy's CMA Awards coverage at audacy.com/cma.