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2024 CMAs roll into Nashville ahead of Country Music’s Biggest Night
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2024 CMAs roll into Nashville ahead of Country Music’s Biggest Night

NASHVILLE — Country fans have something to sing about as the 58th annual Country Music Awards comes to Nashville.

Once again hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, this year they will share the stage with reigning country queen Lainey Wilson, who is no stranger to the CMA stage.

Last year she walked away with five trophies, including Entertainer of the Year.

“Lainey has the personality to work with me and Peyton and just have fun,” Bryan said.

The CMA lineup has fans excited. Performances are expected from dozens of stars including Chris Stapleton and Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Dierks Bently, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Shaboozey, the first nominee, and Bailey Zimmerman, nominated for New Artist of the Year.

“It’s going to be everything,” Zimmerman said. “It’s going to be crazy. I’m telling you I’m nervous about it. Honestly, it’s something I’ve never done before and you’ll see it come tonight, but whoa.”

Also nominated and performing is Ashley McBryde.

“It’s just me and the guitar paying tribute to Kris Kristofferson,” McBryde said. “The song I’m playing is one that my dad taught me as a little kid before I even knew the difference between a songwriter and an artist and who Kris really was and before I knew that so many of his songs were my favorite songs. “

As for the nominees, Morgan Wallen leads the pack with seven nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, the biggest award of the night.

The Country Music Awards air Wednesday night at 8/7c.

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