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Behind the scenes at the 2024 CMA Awards

"GMA" goes behind the scenes with co-hosts Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and Peyton Manning ahead of the 58th annual CMA Awards.
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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the 2024 CMA Awards
November 19, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Countdown to the 58th annual CMA Awards

The celebration of country music’s finest kicks off tomorrow at the 58th annual CMA Awards. Take an all-access look tonight on “20/20.”
November 19, 2024 at 9:04 PM
VIDEO: Countdown to the 58th annual CMA Awards
November 19, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Preview of 'Vegas Lights and Country Nights'

As the countdown to the 58th annual CMA Awards begins, "GMA" offers a sneak peek at the new ABC special, with country music’s brightest stars taking us inside the vibrant Vegas scene.
November 19, 2024 at 4:55 PM
VIDEO: Preview of 'Vegas Lights and Country Nights'
November 19, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Carrie Underwood talks final Las Vegas residency shows and what's next

Carrie Underwood spoke about her Las Vegas residency and more in "Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20."
November 19, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Carrie Underwood appears in this image from an interview for "Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards – A Special Edition of 20/20."
November 7, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Shaboozey, Post Malone, Ashley McBryde announced as CMA Awards performers

Shaboozey, Post Malone, Ashley McBryde and more were announced as performers at this year's CMA Awards.
November 7, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Shaboozey perfroms at Little Caesars Arena on Nov. 6, 2024 in Detroit.
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2024 CMA Awards reveal new co-host

Luke Bryan joined "GMA" to announce Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson will be co-hosts for the 2024 CMA Awards.
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VIDEO: 2024 CMA Awards reveal new co-host
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Beyoncé's acclaimed 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed by CMA Awards with zero nominations

Beyoncé did not receive any CMA nominations for her "Cowboy Carter" album.
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Beyonce accepts the Innovator Award during the iHeartRadio Music Awards, April 1, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Post Malone, Chris Stapleton score CMA nominations

The 58th annual CMA Awards will air live on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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VIDEO: Post Malone, Chris Stapleton score CMA nominations
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CMA Award-winner Lainey Wilson shares the mantra she recites everyday

CMA Award-winner Lainey Wilson, who took home the awards for entertainer of the year and album of the year, among others, shares what she recites on a daily basis.
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Lainey Wilson at The 57th Annual CMA Awards," in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023.
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Biggest moments from 2023 CMA Awards

Along with big wins by Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton and Old Dominion, the night featured notable performances and a moving tribute performance for the late music legend Jimmy Buffett.
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VIDEO: Biggest moments from 2023 CMA Awards
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'GMA' goes backstage at CMA Awards

Lara Spencer talks to the big winners and big stars in attendance, including Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson and more.
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VIDEO: County Music Awards winners join 'GMA'
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CMA Awards honor music teachers

"GMA" sponsor Chevrolet helps singer Chris Young surprise his well-deserving former music teacher, Brenda Gregory.
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VIDEO: CMA Awards honor music teachers
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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning talk CMA Awards

The pair return to host country music’s biggest night in Nashville.
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VIDEO: Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning talk CMA Awards
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Nominees announced for 57th annual CMA Awards

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
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VIDEO: Nominees announced for 57th annual CMA Awards
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'CMA Fest' 2023: How to watch, who is performing and more

"CMA Fest," country music's hottest event of the summer, airs Wednesday, July 19, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Luke Combs is shown at CMA Fest 2023, on June 8, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. | Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert are shown at CMA Fest 2023 on June 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning to return as CMA Awards hosts

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
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VIDEO: Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning to return as CMA Awards hosts
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Get ready for the CMA Awards with Kelsea Ballerini

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini gave "Good Morning America" an inside look at her glam for the 56th annual Country Music Association Awards.
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VIDEO: Get ready for the CMA Awards with Kelsea Ballerini
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CMA Awards 2022 recap: Inside the biggest performances, tributes and wins

A recap of the biggest moments from the 2022 CMA Awards, from performances and tributes to winners.
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Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce perform onstage at The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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CMA Awards 2022: Jessica Chastain, Carrie Underwood and more take the red carpet

See all of the night's best looks on the CMA Awards red carpet.
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Jessica Chastain attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.
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CMA Awards 2022: See the complete winners list

Country music's biggest stars were honored at the 56th annual CMA Awards Wednesday night.
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Lainey Wilson accepts the award for New Artist of the Year at the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 9, 2022.
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Country music stars honor Loretta Lynn's legacy at CMAs

Wynnona Judd, Luke Bryan, Elle King and more pay tribute to the late Loretta Lynn on the CMAs red carpet.
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VIDEO: Country music stars honor Loretta Lynn's legacy at CMAs
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CMA Awards 2022: Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire honor Loretta Lynn

Lambert, Underwood and McEntire sang a medley of Lynn's songs.
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Carrie Underwood performs onstage at The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Chevrolet announces songwriting contest at CMAs

Chevrolet is giving aspiring singers a chance to write the second verse of a new song, “My Kinda Truck!" The winner will get a chance to perform on stage at the 50th CMA Fest in 2023.
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VIDEO: Chevy announces songwriting contest at CMAs
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What happened backstage at the 56th CMA Awards

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning co-hosted country music’s big night in Nashville, which honored some of the genre’s biggest stars and paid tribute to the iconic Loretta Lynn.
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VIDEO: What happened backstage at the 56th CMA Awards
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Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning gear up for CMA Awards

Country music’s biggest night is right around the corner and ABC News’ Will Reeve joins the CMA hosts-to-be as two awards are revealed live.
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VIDEO: Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning gear up for CMA Awards
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Lainey Wilson reacts to most CMA Awards nominations

The Country music star is the fourth artist in the history of the CMAs to earn six nominations in her first year.
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VIDEO: Lainey Wilson reacts to most CMA Awards nominations
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Elle King dishes on CMA Fest

Singer-songwriter Elle King, co-host of CMA Fest, dishes on the music event of the summer.
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VIDEO: Elle King dishes on CMA Fest
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Carly Pearce on singing with Wynonna Judd during 'CMA Fest'

"I have loved Wynonna and The Judds my whole life," Pearce said of her performance at "CMA Fest" with Wynonna Judd.
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Carly Pearce and Wynonna Judd perform at Nissan Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Inside CMA Fest as country festival resumes since pandemic

Behind the scenes of the country music event, airing on ABC, with some of the top artists and fans.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Inside CMA Fest as country festival resumes since pandemic
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Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning set to host CMA Awards

"I cannot wait to head to Nashville," Manning said in a statement.
2 years ago
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are pictured in a composite file image.
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Dierks Bentley says the energy is going to be 'crazy' during ABC's 'CMA Fest' special

"CMA Fest" airs on ABC on Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Dierks Bentley performs onstage during 2016 CMA Festival, June 9, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Dierks Bentley and Elle King to make hosting debuts at 19th annual CMA Fest

The two singers will take the stage for a special concert airing Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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VIDEO: Dierks Bentley and Elle King to make hosting debuts at 19th annual CMA Fest
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T.J. Osborne talks bringing his boyfriend to CMA Awards, kissing him during show

TJ Osborne brought his boyfriend, Abi Ventura, to the 2021 CMA Awards and kissed him when he won.
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T.J. Osborne and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne pose with their awards for the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Country music fan surprised with red carpet experience at CMA

"GMA" sponsor Chevrolet teamed up with Russell Dickerson, whose music helped Sarah Frei recover after a devastating accident.
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VIDEO: Country music fan surprised with red carpet experience at CMA
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Behind the scenes at the 2021 CMA Awards

“GMA” talked to some of the night’s biggest winners.
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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the 2021 CMA Awards
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Biggest moments from 2021 CMA Awards

The country music awards show, hosted by Luke Bryan, featured powerful performances from Miranda Lambert and Jennifer Hudson, while Chris Stapleton took home six awards, including “Song of the Year."
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VIDEO: Biggest moments from 2021 CMA Awards
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CMA Foundation honors US educators

The Country Music Awards celebrated teachers with the “Music Teachers of Excellence” award during country music’s biggest night of the year.
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VIDEO: CMA Foundation honors US educators
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T.J. Osborne on what performing 'Younger Me' at the 2021 CMA Awards means to him

The song is a very personal one for the country music singer.
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John Osborne and  T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne speak on stage during the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn.,  Nov. 10, 2021.
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Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney have already won 2 CMA Awards

Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney won two CMA Awards for "Half of My Hometown."
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Kelsea Ballerini poses in the press room with her award for best music video and musical event at the 55th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Country music band Old Dominion performs ‘No hard feelings’

Award winning country music group Old Dominion dishes on new music and CMA Awards.
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VIDEO: Country music band Old Dominion performs ‘No hard feelings’
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Luke Bryan gives ‘GMA’ a preview of 55th CMA Awards

Plus, Jimmie Allen joins us to announce the winners of the musical event of the year and music video of the year categories.
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VIDEO: Luke Bryan gives ‘GMA’ a preview of 55th CMA Awards
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Keith Urban talks about returning to the stage in Vegas after pandemic shutdown

The country superstar shows fans a glimpse of his rehearsal for his Las Vegas residency show at Caesars Palace.
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VIDEO: Keith Urban talks about returning to the stage after pandemic shutdown
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Country singer Jimmie Allen behind the scenes on tour

The "Best Shot" singer shows fans how he spends his downtime before a show hanging out with his band, crew and family.
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VIDEO: Country singer Jimmie Allen behind the scenes on tour
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Preview of ABC's CMA Awards

Country stars are gearing up for the CMA Awards and “GMA” spent one week getting up close and personal with some of country’s biggest names -- including candid moments when they’re not on stage.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Preview of ABC’s CMA Awards
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CMA Awards performers announced

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
3 years ago
VIDEO: CMA Awards performers announced
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‘Backstage Pass: Countdown to the CMA Awards’

Join Luke Bryan & country music’s biggest stars backstage for one amazing week in the life of country music! ‘Backstage Pass: Countdown to the CMA Awards’ premieres Monday at 10|9c on ABC.
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VIDEO: ‘Backstage Pass: Countdown to the CMA Awards’
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CMA Awards 2021: Full list of nominations

The nominees for the 55th annual CMA Awards were announced on Thursday. The show will air Wednesday, Nov. 10, live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
3 years ago
Eric Church performs in concert during the 4th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey charity event in Austin, Texas, April 15, 2016.
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Maren Morris wins big at CMA Awards

Country music’s biggest night, hosted by Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker, was filled with tributes, performances and exciting wins like female vocalist of the year, Maren Morris.
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VIDEO: Maren Morris wins big at CMA Awards
4 years ago

Backstage at the 2020 Country Music Awards

Lara Spencer has the inside scoop from country music’s biggest night.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Backstage at the 2020 Country Music Awards
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CMA Awards 2020: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and more red carpet looks

Artists in the country music industry are breaking out their best looks for the 2020 CMA Awards.
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Carrie Underwood arrives to the 54th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2020.