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The list of performers for the upcoming 56th annual CMA Awards continues to grow… the Country Music Association announced its latest round of performers on Tuesday morning (November 1), including Brothers Osborne with The War and Treaty, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Elle King featuring The Black Keys, Ashley McBryde (featuring Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack, Pillbox Patti and John Osborne), Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton and Patty Loveless, Cole Swindell, and Thomas Rhett and Katy Perry.
The highly-anticipated awards show — which will also include a tribute to the late Loretta Lynn, who died at her Tennessee ranch on October 4 — will also include performances by Kelsea Ballerini with Kelly Clarkson and Carly Pearce, Luke Bryan, HARDY featuring Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, and Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmie Allen and Marcus King.
Luke Bryan is set to host the CMA Awards with NFL star Peyton Manning. The duo hilariously prepped for the show by enduring a CMA “bootcamp” to test their country music knowledge ahead of the event. The CMA Awards will also include recognition of country music legend Alan Jackson, who will receive the 2022 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, and tons of other awards throughout the night. See the full list of nominees here.
The 56th annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee. It’s set for Wednesday, November 9 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET.