Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 CMA Awards

The 2022 CMA Awards will be the biggest night of the year in Nashville. It's a chance to see everyone's favorite stars gather together for what will surely be an unforgettable night. Celebrity presenters and collaborative performances that can only happen at the CMA awards help to make the show hard to miss out on. Here is everything you need to know about country music's brightest night.

When are the 2022 CMAs?

November 9th

Who will be hosting?

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will be co-hosting the award show. This will be Bryan's second time as host.

Where can I watch it?

The 2022 CMAs will be broadcasted at 8/7 CST on ABC and streamed on Hulu the next day.

Who will be performing?

Taking the stage for performances this year include Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, HARDY, Marcus King, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Zac Brown Band.

Other performers recently announced include Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Patty Loveless, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, The War and Treaty, Ashley McBryde, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark, Thomas Rhett with Katy Perry, Cole Swindell, and Elle King will perform a tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis with The Black Keys.

Who will be presenting?

Just announced, presenters at the 2022 CMA Awards will include Mookie Betts, BRELAND, Jessica Chastain, Jordan Davis, Sarah Drew, Cole Hauser, Tyler Hubbard, Wynonna Judd, Lady A, Rex Linn, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Reba McEntire, Ben Napier, Erin Napier, Jeannie Seely, Michael Shannon, and Lainey Wilson.

Who's nominated?

Nominees for Entertainer of the Year

Morgan Wallen

Luke Combs

Carrie Underwood

Miranda Lambert

Chris Stapleton

Nominees for Album of the Year

Growin' Up - Luke Combs

Humble Quest - Maren Morris

Palomino - Miranda Lambert

Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' - Lainey Wilson

Time, Tequila, & Therapy - Old Dominion

Nominees for Female Vocalist of the Year

Miranda Lambert

Ashley McBryde

Carly Pearce

Carrie Underwood

Lainey Wilson

Nominees for Male Vocalist of the Year

Eric Church

Luke Combs

Cody Johnson

Chris Stapleton

Morgan Wallen

Nominees for Song of the Year

“Buy Dirt” Songwriters: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins

“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce

“Sand In My Boots” Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne

“Things A Man Oughta Know” Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson

“You Should Probably Leave” Songwriters: Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton

Nominees for Single of the Year

"Buy Dirt" - Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan

"half of my hometown" - Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney

"Never Wanted To Be That Girl" - Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

"Till You Can't" - Cody Johnson

"You Should Probably Leave" - Chris Stapleton

Nominees for New Artist of the Year

HARDY

Walker Hayes

Cody Johnson

Parker McCollum

Lainey Wilson

Nominees for Vocal Group of the Year

Lady A

Little Big Town

Midland

Old Dominion

Zac Brown Band

Nominees for Vocal Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

LOCASH

Maddie & Tae

Nominees for Musical Event of the Year

“Beers On Me” – Dierks Bentley with BRELAND & HARDY Producers: Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman

“If I Didn't Love You” – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood Producer: Michael Knox

“Longneck Way To Go” – Midland (featuring Jon Pardi) Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne

“Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson) Producer: Zach Crowell

“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne

Nominees for Music Video of the Year

“I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) – Taylor Swift (featuring Chris Stapleton) Director: Blake Lively

“Longneck Way To Go” – Midland (featuring Jon Pardi) Director: Harper Smith

“Never Say Never” – Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson) Director: Michael Monaco

“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde Director: Alexa Campbell

“'Til You Can't” – Cody Johnson Director: Dustin Haney

Nominees for Musician of the Year

Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle

Paul Franklin, Steel guitar

Brent Mason, Guitar

Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo

Derek Wells, Guitar

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