Paula Abdul, Bill Anderson, Martina McBride.Photo:Jerod Harris/Getty, Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Terry Wyatt/Getty
Jerod Harris/Getty, Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Terry Wyatt/Getty
There’s more star power being added to theCMA Awardslineup this week.
In addition to the slew of stars who arenomineesandperformers, country music’s biggest night announced its star-studded roster of presenters on Monday, which includes a number of musicians and Broadway stars.
Country starsMartina McBride, Bill Anderson,Keith Urban,Sara Evans,Brian Kelley,Craig Morgan,Darius RuckerandChris Youngwill take the stage to present, as well as nominees includingLady A,Jordan DavisandParker McCollum.
Other presenters include singer-songwriter and dancerPaula Abdul,DriftstarCynthia Erivo, comedianNate Bargatze,Shuckedstar Kevin Cahoon, 2023 World Series MVP,Corey Seager,The Golden BachelorstarGerry Turner,
Viewers can expect performances fromKelsea Ballerini,Morgan Wallen,Post Malone, as well asKenny Chesney,Luke Combs,Dan + Shay,Jordan Davis,HARDY,Alan Jackson,Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally,Ashley McBryde,The War and TreatyandZac Brown Band.
Previously announced performers for this year’s CMAs include Bryan,Jelly Roll,K. Michelle,Little Big Town,Megan Moroney,Old Dominion,Carly Pearce,Chris Stapleton,Tanya TuckerandLainey Wilson.
The evening will feature a handful of collaborations, including a team-up between Mac McAnally, Jackson and Zac Brown Band for a special tribute tothe late Jimmy Buffett, who died of cancer on Sept. 1 at age 76.
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band.Natasha Moustache/WireImage
Natasha Moustache/WireImage
Wallen will take the stage for two performances — one showcasing a track from hisOne Thing at a Timealbum with a special guest and another that’ll see him joining forces with HARDY and Post Malone for a medley of country classics.
Wilson will deliver her recent song “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” Tucker will collaborate with Little Big Town for a special version of her classic “Delta Dawn” and Old Dominion will get team up with Moroney for their duet “Can’t Break Up Now.”
Lainey Wilson.Rob Kim/Getty
Rob Kim/Getty
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A few of the performers will be hitting the stage twice throughout the evening.
Jelly Roll will open the show with his single “Need a Favor” and will take the stage again with K. Michelle to duet a version ofThe Judds' “Love Can Build a Bridge.”
Another double performer during the show will be Stapleton, singing his recent single “White Horse” and joining forces with Pearce for their “We Don’t Fight Anymore” duet.
source: people.com
