2020 CMA Awards: How to live stream, date, time, nominations, host and where to watch the star-studded event
The 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards is all set to roll at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Unlike most of the televised awards shows that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic, the CMA Awards will be held with an audience. Of this decision, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern said, "although the show will feel a bit more intimate this year, we look forward to hosting our nominated artists and their guests as we celebrate the best of country music in a fully safe and physically distant environment. It will be an honor to bring the biggest country stars in the world together – in one room – for the first time this year. You won’t want to miss it!”
Here's all you need to know about the ceremony.
Time, Date, and Venue
The 2020 CMA Awards, dubbed 'Country Music’s Biggest Night', will be held on Wednesday, November 11 from the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hosts
The 2020 CMA Awards will be hosted by CMA Award winners Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker. This will be the second time that an African-American male will co-host the award show after Charley Pride in 1975.
How to Watch
The 2020 CMA Awards will air live on ABC. It can also be streamed live via the ABC app.
Nominations
Here’s who’s nominated for each category:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jimmie Allen
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
'10,000 Hours' – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) / Producer: Dan Smyers, Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
'Beer Never Broke My Heart' – Luke Combs / Producer: Scott Moffatt, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
'Bluebird' – Miranda Lambert / Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
'The Bones' – Maren Morris / Producer: Greg Kurstin, Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin
'I Hope' – Gabby Barrett / Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale, Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
‘Heartache Medication’ – Jon Pardi / Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi
‘Never Will’ – Ashley McBryde / Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets
‘Old Dominion’ – Old Dominion / Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion
‘What You See Is What You Get’ – Luke Combs / Producer: Scott Moffatt
‘Wildcard’ – Miranda Lambert / Producer: Jay Joyce
SONG OF THE YEAR
'Bluebird' / Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
'The Bones' / Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
'Even Though I’m Leaving' / Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher
'I Hope You’re Happy Now' / Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton
'More Hearts Than Mine' / Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
'10,000 Hours' – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) / Producer: Dan Smyers
'Be A Light' – Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban / Producer: Dann Huff
'The Bones' – Maren Morris with Hozier / Producer: Greg Kurstin
'Fooled Around And Fell In Love' – Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack) / Producer: Jay Joyce
'I Hope You’re Happy Now' – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice / Producer: Busbee
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Rob McNelley, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
'10,000 Hours' – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber) / Director: Patrick Tracy
'Bluebird' – Miranda Lambert / Director: Trey Fanjoy
'Homemade' – Jake Owen / Director: Justin Clough
'I Hope You’re Happy Now' – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice / Director: Sam Siske
'Second One To Know' – Chris Stapleton / Director: David Coleman
Presenters
This year, the list of presenters includes Lauren Akins, Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones, Charles Esten, Sara Evans, Jake Owen and CeCe Winans.