The Country Music Association has revealed the presenters and special guests for the 59th Annual CMA Awards, and one announcement in particular is already generating major buzz: Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley are officially making their first U.S. red carpet appearance together.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and the actress-model — who went public with their relationship last spring — have previously walked red carpets in the U.K. and Italy but have never appeared together at a U.S. awards show until now. Their highly anticipated debut will take place when the CMAs air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
Hosted by Lainey Wilson, Country Music’s Biggest Night is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded ceremonies in recent years.
Steve Martin to Appear With Grammy-Winning Banjoist Alison Brown
The CMA Awards also confirmed that Only Murders in the Building Emmy nominee Steve Martin — the actor, comedian, author and renowned banjo player — will appear alongside Alison Brown, the Grammy-winning banjoist and founder of Compass Records.
Martin’s roots in bluegrass are well-documented, and his presence adds an unexpected and exciting musical element to the night.
They join a long list of performers and presenters spanning country, pop, comedy, film and television.
Full List of Presenters and Special Guests
This year’s newly announced presenters and special guests include:
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Keith Urban and Little Big Town Added as Performers
The CMAs also expanded their performance lineup with Keith Urban and Little Big Town, joining previously announced performers Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Patty Loveless, Lainey Wilson and many more.
Fans can tune into “CMA Awards Backstage Live” on the CMA’s TikTok channel, hosted by Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee, for behind-the-scenes access, red carpet interviews and real-time reactions throughout the show.
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