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The 59th Annual CMA Awards return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19.
The award show will premiere at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
“Country Music’s Biggest Night” will once again shine a spotlight on the genre’s most exceptional talent, honoring outstanding achievements, and celebrating excellence across the industry.
Country music artist Lainey Wilson is returning as host for this year’s CMA Awards, which will be her first time emceeing the show solo. Last year she shared the stage with Peyton Manning and Luke Brian.
The award show will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
This year, three female solo artists share the lead for the most CMA nods. Wilson, Megan Moroney and Ella Langley are the most-nominated of the night, with six nods apiece.
Zach Top also has five nods, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson are entering the night with four nominations each. Other top nominees include Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen — all of whom have three chances at taking home a trophy tonight.
Vince Gill is also slated to receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award and be honored with a celebratory tribute.
Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Little Big Town, Patty Loveless, Keith Urban and more are expected to perform at the Awards show.
Below is a look at the 2025 CMA Awards from CMA’s YouTube Channel:
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How can I watch the “CMA Awards” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
What is FuboTV?
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What is DIRECTV?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is Sling?
Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more.
