Get ready to dust off your boots and put on your cowboy hat because it’s time for the 57th Country Music Awards. This year, the awards will be co-hosted by country star Luke Bryan and NFL legend Peyton Manning. The show will feature performances from top names in country music, including Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, and Lainey Wilson, who leads this year’s nominees with nine nods. Jelly Roll takes the second spot with five nominations, while Luke Combs and HARDY are tied for third with four each. Don’t miss out on watching this year’s CMAs. Here’s everything you need to know.
Date: November 8
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
TV Channel: ABC
Streaming: Hulu
When are the 2023 Country Music Awards?
This year’s CMAs will take place on Wednesday, November 8 at 8 p.m. ET. The CMAs red carpet will start at 5 p.m. ET.
What channel are the 2023 CMAs on?
The awards show will be broadcasted on ABC and will be available for streaming on Hulu the following day. The CMAs On The Red Carpet show will also be available for streaming on Hulu and OnTheRedCarpet.com.
How to watch the 2023 CMA Awards live:
-Channel Master Flatenna Ultra-Thin Indoor TV Antenna: Watch local channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox.
-Hulu’s live TV bundle: Get access to the CMAs live on ABC, as well as next-day access to the show on Hulu. This bundle also includes a subscription to Disney+, ESPN+, and access to Hulu’s extensive content library. Hulu’s live TV plans offer unlimited DVR storage, a hassle-free set-up process, and easy online cancellation. Please note that Hulu currently does not offer a free trial for its live TV plan.
Who is hosting the CMAs this year?
The 2023 Country Music Awards will once again be hosted by Luke Bryan and NFL star Peyton Manning. In addition to hosting, Luke Bryan will also perform a medley of his hits during the show.
Who is performing at the 2023 CMAs?
Apart from Luke Bryan, the 2023 CMAs will feature performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker, Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, and more.
2023 CMA nominees:
– Entertainer of the year: Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson
– Single of the year: “Fast Car” – Luke Combs, “Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson, “Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll, “Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis, “wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)
– Album of the year: “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville” — Ashley McBryde, “Bell Bottom Country” — Lainey Wilson, “Gettin’ Old” — Luke Combs, “One Thing At A Time” — Morgan Wallen, “Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” — Kelsea Ballerini
– Song of the year: “Fast Car” — Tracy Chapman, “Heart Like A Truck” — Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson, “Next Thing You Know” — Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne, “Tennessee Orange” — David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams, “wait in the truck” — Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt
– Female vocalist of the year: Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson
– Male vocalist of the year: Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen
– Vocal group of the year: Lady A, Little Big Town, Midland, Old Dominion, Zac Brown Band
– Vocal duo of the year: Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Maddie & Tae, The War And Treaty
– Musical event of the year: “Save Me” — Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson), “She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” — Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina, “Thank God” — Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown), “wait in the truck” — HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson), “We Don’t Fight Anymore” — Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton)
– Musician of the year: Jenee Fleenor, Paul Franklin, Rob McNelley, Derek Wells, Charlie Worsham
– Music video of the year: “Light On In The Kitchen” — Ashley McBryde, “Memory Lane” — Old Dominion, “Need A Favor” — Jelly Roll, “Next Thing You Know” — Jordan Davis, “wait in the truck” — HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)
– New artist of the year: Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Hailey Whitters
Every way to watch the 2023 CMA awards without cable:
– Channel Master Flatenna Ultra-Thin Indoor TV Antenna: Watch NFL games and local channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox.
