The countdown is on to the 59th Annual CMA Awards, and today the first round of performers has been announced! All six New Artist of the Year nominees will take the stage during Country Music’s Biggest Night™, which includes Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr.
In addition to the New Artist of the Year nominees performing, it has also been revealed that Luke Combs will perform; which also includes a special collaboration performance with BigXthaPlug. Awards host Lainey Wilson will also set aside hosting duties for a moment to step into the spotlight and perform.
In addition to the first round of performers being revealed, the CMA has also revealed which songs these artists will be performing. While we don’t know what Lainey’s song will be as it remains a mystery at the moment, following are song choices that we do know.
Luke Combs – “Back In The Saddle”and “Pray Hard” with BigXthaPlug
Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”
Megan Moroney – “6 Months Later”
Zach Top – “Guitar”
Tucker Wetmore – “Wind Up Missin’ You”
Stephen Wilson Jr. – rendition of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me”
Shaboozey along with Stephen Wilson Jr – “Took A Walk”
More performers will be announced soon as well as award presenters. It will be a star-filled evening, and no doubt a night to remember.
Tune-in to the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 19th, at 8:00 PM/ET on ABC, and available the next day to stream on Hulu. Looking to attend Country Music’s Biggest Night™? Tickets are available at CMAawards.com/tickets.