{"id":10728,"date":"2024-11-20T07:44:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T13:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/?p=10728"},"modified":"2024-11-20T09:18:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:18:44","slug":"the-2024-cma-awards-country-musics-biggest-night-is-tonight-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/the-2024-cma-awards-country-musics-biggest-night-is-tonight-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2024 CMA Awards: Country Music&#8217;s Biggest Night is TONIGHT! Everything You Need to Know."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready for the most anticipated event in country music\u2014the 2024 <strong>CMA Awards<\/strong>! This year&#8217;s ceremony promises to be a night filled with unforgettable performances, emotional moments, and well-deserved accolades. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about this spectacular event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c.fareportal.com\/gcms\/Portals\/2\/affiliatebanners\/CA-promo11-Banners\/728x90.gif\" alt=\"Spring Break Deals! Think you need a break? So do we! Enter code BREAK25 for up to $25 off our fees on flights and be ready to take off.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 58th Annual <strong>CMA Awards <\/strong>will take place on <strong>Wednesday, November 20, 2024<\/strong>, at the iconic Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will be broadcast live on ABC, ensuring fans around the world can join in the celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/cmas-are-right-around-the-corner-lainey-wilson-leads-nods\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1501989854-2-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"CMA\" class=\"wp-image-8113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1501989854-2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1501989854-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1501989854-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1501989854-2-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1501989854-2.webp 1581w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll are the top nominees at the 2023 CMA Awards. KATHERINE BOMBOY\/NBC VIA GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning to host the <strong>CMA Awards<\/strong> are country superstar <strong>Luke Bryan<\/strong> and former NFL quarterback <strong>Peyton Manning<\/strong>. Joining them this year is the talented <strong>Lainey Wilson<\/strong>, who will bring her unique charm and energy to the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading the nominations this year are some of country music&#8217;s biggest stars. <strong>Morgan Wallen<\/strong> with seven nominations, including Entertainer of the Year. <strong>Cody Johnson<\/strong> and <strong>Chris Stapleton<\/strong> with five nominations each. <strong>Post Malone<\/strong> and <strong>Lainey Wilson<\/strong> with four nominations each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Post Malone - I Had Some Help (feat. 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2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25-Albums-Turning-25-in-2025-A.jpg 576w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25-Albums-Turning-25-in-2025-A-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>      <\/a>\n              <!-- Category     -->\n        <div class=\"blockspare-posts-block-post-category\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/Music\/music-assent\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Trending<\/a>        <\/div>\n        <!-- Category     -->\n          <\/figure>\n                                            <div class=\"blockspare-posts-block-post-content  content-order-1 lpc-title-hover\">\n    <div class=\"blockspare-posts-block-bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n    <!-- blockspare-posts-block-post-grid-header -->\n    <header class=\"blockspare-posts-block-post-grid-header\">\n      <!--display category when feature image is disable -->\n            <!--display 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<strong>Dierks Bentley<\/strong>, <strong>Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, <\/strong>and <strong>Bronwyn Keith-Hynes<\/strong> will pay tribute to Tom Petty with \"American Girl.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional country music luminaries set to perform tonight include <strong>Kelsea Ballerini<\/strong> and <strong>Noah Kahan, Brooks &amp; Dunn, Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, Ashley McBryde, <\/strong>and<strong> Shaboozy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year's ceremony will include a special tribute to <strong>George Strait<\/strong>, the recipient of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Expect a star-studded performance honoring Strait's incredible career and contributions to country music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c.fareportal.com\/gcms\/Portals\/2\/affiliatebanners\/CA-promo11-Banners\/728x90.gif\" alt=\"Spring Break Deals! Think you need a break? So do we! Enter code BREAK25 for up to $25 off our fees on flights and be ready to take off.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans can tune in to the live broadcast on ABC or stream the event on platforms like DirecTV Stream, Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. International broadcasts will also be available, ensuring fans worldwide can enjoy the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>CMA Awards<\/strong> are more than just an awards show\u2014they're a celebration of the heart and soul of country music. 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                                        The 59th Annual CMA Awards: Everything You Need to Know\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                <\/h4>\n                            \n                                <h4 class=\"bs-post-title \">\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/sxsw-2026-a-bold-new-chapter-in-music\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                            tabindex=\"-1\">\n                                            <span class=\"bs-circle-marq\">\n                                                                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2168\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/qtq80-LNRRRT.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail    size-thumbnail   \" alt=\"SXSW 2026\" 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href=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/25-albums-turning-25-in-2025-a-sonic-time-capsule-from-the-year-2000\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                            tabindex=\"-1\">\n                                            <span class=\"bs-circle-marq\">\n                                                                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25-Albums-Turning-25-in-2025-A.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail    size-thumbnail   \" alt=\"25 Albums Turning 25 in 2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25-Albums-Turning-25-in-2025-A.jpg 576w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25-Albums-Turning-25-in-2025-A-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>                                            <\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"bs-post-title\">\n                                            25 Albums Turning 25 in 2025: A Sonic Time Capsule from the Year 2000\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                <\/h4>\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the full list of nominations for the 2024 <strong>CMA Awards<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luke Combs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jelly Roll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chris Stapleton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morgan Wallen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lainey Wilson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SINGLE OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cA Bar Song (Tipsy)\u201d \u2013 Shaboozey | Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry | Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDirt Cheap\u201d \u2013 Cody Johnson | Producer: Trent Willmon | Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI Had Some Help\u201d \u2013 Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) | Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins | Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWatermelon Moonshine\u201d \u2013 Lainey Wilson | Producer: Jay Joyce | Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhite Horse\u201d \u2013 Chris Stapleton | Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton | Mix Engineer: Vance Powell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALBUM OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deeper Well \u2013 Kacey Musgraves | Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian | Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fathers &amp; Sons \u2013 Luke Combs | Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton | Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher \u2013 Chris Stapleton | Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton | Mix Engineer: Vance Powell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leather \u2013 Cody Johnson | Producer: Trent Willmon | Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whitsitt Chapel \u2013 Jelly Roll | Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin \u201cThrasher\u201d Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens | Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SONG OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cBurn It Down\u201d | Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDirt Cheap\u201d | Songwriter: Josh Phillips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI Had Some Help\u201d | Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Painter\u201d | Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhite Horse\u201d | Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kelsea Ballerini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ashley McBryde<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Megan Moroney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kacey Musgraves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lainey Wilson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luke Combs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jelly Roll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cody Johnson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chris Stapleton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morgan Wallen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lady A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little Big Town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old Dominion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Red Clay Strays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zac Brown Band<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brooks &amp; Dunn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brothers Osborne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dan + Shay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maddie &amp; Tae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The War And Treaty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cCowboys Cry Too\u201d \u2013 Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan) | Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI Had Some Help\u201d \u2013 Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) | Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI Remember Everything\u201d \u2013 Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves) | Producer: Zach Bryan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMan Made A Bar\u201d \u2013 Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church) | Producer: Joey Moi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cyou look like you love me\u201d \u2013 Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green) | Producer: Will Bundy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tom Bukovac \u2013 Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jenee Fleenor \u2013 Fiddle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paul Franklin \u2013 Steel Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rob McNelley \u2013 Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charlie Worsham \u2013 Guitar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cDirt Cheap\u201d \u2013 Cody Johnson | Director: Dustin Haney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI Had Some Help\u201d \u2013 Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) | Director: Chris Villa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m Not Pretty\u201d \u2013 Megan Moroney | Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Painter\u201d \u2013 Cody Johnson | Director: Dustin Haney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWildflowers and Wild Horses\u201d \u2013 Lainey Wilson | Director: Patrick Tracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Megan Moroney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shaboozey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nate Smith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mitchell Tenpenny<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zach Top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bailey Zimmerman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/link?id=YshmHPVPWK4&#038;offerid=1177654.4941440926315085935&#038;bids=1177654.4941440926315085935&#038;bids=1177654.4941440926315085935&#038;type=2&#038;murl=https%3a%2f%2fsneakerthrone.com%2fproducts%2fdrop-sides-pro%3fvariant%3d40926315085935&#038;\" ><IMG border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2114\/6025\/products\/Drop-Sides-Pro-Product-Six-Pack.jpg?v=1664124785\"><\/a><IMG border=\"0\" width=0 height=0 src=\"https:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=YshmHPVPWK4&#038;offerid=1177654.4941440926315085935&#038;bids=1177654.4941440926315085935&#038;type=2&#038;subid=0\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Thank you for visiting Music Assent. 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