The CMA Awards Air This Week! Here's Everything to Know about Country Music's Biggest Night

nashville, tennessee november 09 hosts, luke bryan and peyton manning attend the 56th annual cma awards at bridgestone arena on november 09, 2022 in nashville, tennessee photo by sara kaussfilmmagic
How to Watch the CMA Awards for Free in 2023Sara Kauss
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The CMA Awards are finally here, and country music fans are ready to tune in to watch Country Music's Biggest Night. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are returning as hosts, and the awards show has announced a can't-miss list of presenters and performers. Before you tune in to the show on Wednesday, November 8, here's what you need to know.

Where can I watch 2023 CMA Awards?

If you have access to ABC, it's simple! Just tune in to your local ABC channel on Wednesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST to watch it live. Other time zones will see a recorded broadcast according to this schedule: Mountain, 7 p.m., Pacific: 8 p.m., Alaska, 7 p.m., and Hawaii: 7 p.m.

If you don't have cable TV, you can watch ABC on an HD antenna or use a streaming service like Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, or YoutubeTV.

How can I watch the CMA Awards the next day?

Hulu will offer the broadcast on its streaming platform starting on Thursday, November 9. If you miss the original airing or want to re-watch some memorable performances, simply stream it on Hulu. Plans start at $9.99 a month, and Hulu offers a 30-day free trial.

Who is performing at the CMA Awards?

It's an incredible lineup of the top names in country music, including Jelly Roll and K. Michelle, HARDY with Morgan Wallen and Post Malone, Old Dominion and Megan Moroney, Carley Pearce and Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker and Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, The War & Treaty, Lainey Wilson, and more.

And you won't want to miss the Jimmy Buffett tribute featuring Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, Alan Jackson, and Zac Brown Band

Who is presenting at the CMA Awards?

You'll see appearances by Paula Abdul, Bill Anderson, Nate Bargatze, Martina McBride, Sarah Evans, Gerry Turner, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, and Chris Young, to name a few.

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