Sugarland and Bon Jovi Perform Nov. 6

ByABC News via GMA logo
November 1, 2006, 6:40 PM

Nov. 1, 2006 — -- In celebration of the Country Music Awards and the Nov. 7 release of their sophomore album, "Enjoy The Ride," Sugarland wakes up downtown Nashville on Monday, Nov. 6, with a live performance on "Good Morning America."'

Later that night, ABC airs the 40th Annual CMA Awards from 8 p.m. to 11.p.m. -- a first in the network's history.

Special guests Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora join Sugarland that morning to perform on "GMA."

Later that night, Bon Jovi and Sambora attend the Country Music Awards, where Sugarland lead singer Jennifer Nettles' collaboration with Bon Jovi on the band's hit single "Who Says You Can't Go Home" is nominated in CMA's Musical Event of the Year category.

Additionally, Sugarland is nominated for the Horizon Award and Vocal Group of the Year.

The special concert event takes place on the Chevy Stage at Gaylord Entertainment Center's outside plaza at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenues.

The concert is open to the public, but entrance is on a first-come, first-served. Sugarland will perform between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. CT.

The concert will air on "Good Morning America" between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. ET.

"We couldn't think of a better way to kick off the CMA Awards and the launch of our new album," Nettles said. "Get ready Nashville, we are taking to your streets!"