The CMA Awards Are on Tonight! Here's How to Watch If You're a Big Country Fan

Megan Stein
·2 min read

From The Pioneer Woman

Who’s ready for country’s biggest night?

The CMA Awards are here again, and many of your favorite stars will be making an appearance. Things will look a little different this year due to the pandemic (namely that the only audience members are performing and nominated artists). But they’re still going to capture the spirit of the show, and there’s sure to be a lot of exciting moments.

Since nearly everyone will be tuning in from home, you might be wondering how exactly you can watch the 2020 Country Music Association Awards. There are a few different ways to get in on the action, and they’re outlined below. Once you’ve figured out your streaming situation, the only thing left to do is make some snacks and settle in for an evening with Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Jason Aldean, and more.

First off, what time are the CMAs airing?

Photo credit: Michael Loccisano - Getty Images
Photo credit: Michael Loccisano - Getty Images

Here’s a little cheat sheet to bookmark. It’ll tell you what time the Country Music Association Awards are airing in your region:

  • Eastern: 8 p.m. (live)

  • Central: 7 p.m. (live)

  • Mountain: 7 p.m.

  • Pacific: 8 p.m.

  • Alaska: 7 p.m.

  • Hawaii: 7 p.m.

Great! Now how do I watch?

If you want to watch on TV, all you have to do is find your correct time above and then flip the channel to ABC.

For those who aren’t standard TV subscribers, there are several ways to stream the award show. If you have a cable service like U-Verse, DirecTV, AT&T TV Now, Dish, or Spectrum, you can sign into the ABC app with your provider credentials.

Another option is to sign up for a service like FuboTV, Hulu, or YouTube TV. Each have their own specific pricing and packages, but most allow you a free trial so you can see if the method works for you long-term.

What can I expect from the show?

Photo credit: Alysse Gafkjen
Photo credit: Alysse Gafkjen

The 2020 CMAs will have some amazing performances by Eric Church, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, and even Justin Bieber! Plus, Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are hosting, so it’s sure to be a knee-slappin’ good time.

Let us know which moment from the CMAs ends up being your favorite in the comments!