Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney and more added as performers at the CMA Awards

New Names Added to the CMA Awards Performer Lineup, Including Country Music Powerhouses

Performers for the 59th Annual CMA Awards have continued to pile up with Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, and Kenny Chesney joining the roster. The growing list of artists includes Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton.

Other previously announced performers are still on board, including BigXThaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, and Lainey Wilson. Notably, country music icon Brandi Carlile will be taking the stage alongside some of her peers.

In a unique hosting role, Lainey Wilson is set to guide through the evening's festivities. Legendary musician Vince Gill has been named as the recipient of this year's Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

The full list of nominees for the 59th Annual CMA Awards can be viewed online. Fans in the United States will have the opportunity to catch the ceremony live on ABC, beginning at 8pm EST/7pm CST on November 19th. Viewers can then stream it again the following day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

To get a closer look at all the nominees and performers before they take the stage, viewers are invited to tune in to the "On The Red Carpet at the CMA Awards" preshow, kicking off at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The broadcast will feature exclusive interviews with nominees, performers, and presenters, as well as red carpet fashion analysis.

The Walt Disney Company is behind Hulu, which has secured streaming rights to the event.
 
I'm so excited for the 59th Annual CMA Awards! πŸŽ‰ It's going to be a night to remember with such talented performers on stage, I mean, have you seen the lineup? Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney... they're all killing it! πŸ’₯ But what I'm most looking forward to is Lainey Wilson hosting - she's got that southern charm and I know she's going to keep everything running smoothly πŸ™. And can we talk about the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award? Vince Gill is a legend in country music, no doubt about it 🎸. The full list of nominees is online, so I've been scrolling through it nonstop, trying to pick my favorites... anyone else counting down the days until November 19th? πŸ€”
 
πŸ€” The thing that struck me about this CMA Awards lineup is how it showcases the diversity of country music today. I mean, you've got legends like Patty Loveless and Vince Gill, alongside newer artists who are carrying the torch for the genre. It's a reminder that even in an industry with its own set of traditions, there's always room for innovation and fresh voices.

I think this lineup says a lot about the power of storytelling through music. These performers aren't just singing songs – they're sharing their stories, their struggles, and their triumphs with us. And that's what makes it so relatable and impactful. It's like the old saying goes: "the best way to get people to listen is to speak their language." πŸ’¬
 
πŸ€” think its gonna be a sick show this year πŸŽ‰, so many talented artists performin together on one stage... should be some epic moments πŸ’₯, not sure about the hosting thing tho, Lainey Wilson seems like a great pick though 😊, and that Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is a nice touch πŸ‘, fingers crossed its gonna be a wild and memorable night πŸŽ‰
 
I'm so hyped about this CMA Awards lineup πŸŽ‰! I mean, country music powerhouses like Kenny Chesney and Chris Stapleton are always a win-win for me. And can we talk about Brandi Carlile for a second? She's an icon and an incredible performer. I love how they're bringing together some of the biggest names in country music to celebrate this special night. Lainey Wilson hosting is such a great touch, too - I'm excited to see what she brings to the table πŸ€”. And of course, Vince Gill receiving that Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is just amazing. It's always awesome to see legends get the recognition they deserve πŸ’«. This year's CMA Awards are shaping up to be an unforgettable night, and I'm counting down the days until November 19th! 🎊
 
OMG, I'm SO stoked for this year's CMA Awards!!! Brandi Carlile taking the stage alongside her country music powerhouses is going to be EPIC 🀩🎸 And Kelsea Ballerini performing live? FANGIRL ALERT πŸ’–πŸŽΆ! I've been listening to Brandi's music nonstop and she always slays on stage. Can't wait for Lainey Wilson to host - her energy is infectious πŸ’ƒπŸ»! I'll be tuning in at 8pm EST sharp, gotta see all the nominees and performers in action πŸ“ΊπŸ’₯ And yeah, Vince Gill getting that Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is a huge nod to country music legend πŸ™Œ. Time to get ready for some serious CMA Awards fun πŸŽ‰!
 
I'm not sure about Brandi Carlile being a "country music powerhouse"... πŸ€” I mean, she's definitely an amazing artist, but I think that label might be a bit of stretch. She's known for her genre-bending sound and activism, which is awesome, but maybe we shouldn't put her in the same category as some of the more traditional country artists? 🎸 Anyway, it's great to see so many talented folks on the lineup! πŸŽ‰ The fact that Lainey Wilson is hosting is also super cool - I'm loving her vibe and energy! πŸ’ƒ
 
I'm so excited for this year's CMA Awards! I've been listening to Kelsea Ballerini's new album nonstop 🎡😍 And I'm loving the mix of old school legends like Patty Loveless and country powerhouses like Chris Stapleton on the lineup 🀠. It's gonna be such an amazing night, I can already imagine how emotional it'll get with Brandi Carlile performing with some of her peers πŸ’–. Lainey Wilson as a host is also super cool, I love her energy! πŸŽ‰
 
omg I'm so excited for the CMA Awards this year πŸŽ‰πŸ‘! I've been listening to Kelsea Ballerini's new song and it's literally fire πŸ”₯πŸ”₯. But I was wondering, what's the deal with Vince Gill winning that lifetime achievement award? Like, he's already a legend in country music 😊. And can someone tell me why they're showing the preshow on Disney+ too? πŸ€” I don't really get why they need to partner up with them for this event... oh wait, is it because of ABC taking over streaming rights or something? πŸ“ΊπŸ‘€
 
omg have u heard about the updated lineup for the CMA Awards? 🀯 it's getting so lit! kelsea ballerini and brandi carlile are gonna slay the stage with their country vibes πŸ’ƒπŸ». and can we talk about the hosting gig? lainey wilson is low-key my new fave 😍 she's got that charm and energy! πŸ’– meanwhile, vince gill is getting the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award - so well deserved πŸ™Œ. abc is gonna be live on nov 19th @ 8pm est, don't miss it! πŸ“Ί
 
πŸ€” I heard from a reliable source that Brandi Carlile's performance at the CMA Awards is going to be EPIC! πŸŽ‰ Not only will she take the stage with some of her country music friends, but there's also rumor of a special surprise. Let's just say it involves a certain iconic artist who's been missing from the country scene for a hot minute... πŸ’₯
 
Ugh, more country music 🀠🎸... I mean, I guess it's always a good thing for Kelsea Ballerini and Brandi Carlile to get some love. It's not like we're going to run out of overplayed songs about trucks and heartbreak anytime soon πŸš—πŸ’”. On the bright side, it'll be nice to see some of these legends perform live, like Patty Loveless - that woman can still bring the house down with her voice πŸ’₯. And who knows, maybe they'll even convince me to give country music a second chance 😜.
 
OMG yessss 🀩 this lineup is going to be AMAZING!!! i'm so stoked that kelsea ballerini & brandi carlile are joining the stage lol how cool will it be to see brandi performing with her peers? πŸ™Œ we're gonna have an epic night of country music heaven πŸ’«
 
omg can't wait for the CMA Awards this year 🀩 so many talented artists are performing and it's gonna be lit!! i love that they're keeping it country but also having some of these amazing powerhouses like brandi carlile join in πŸ™Œ lainey wilson as a host is genius - she has such a unique energy and i'm low-key hyped for her performance πŸ’ƒ the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is always a highlight, too. Vince Gill deserves it so much! 🎸
 
so like it's CMA awards season again... I mean, can't wait to see all these talented country musicians come together for a night of singing and pretending to be friends on stage πŸŽ€πŸ‘«. seriously though, Brandi Carlile being inducted into Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is no surprise - she's been slaying the country scene for years and her activism isn't going unnoticed πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. and who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned family reunion like the one they're gonna have on stage with all these legendary names in attendance? it's like a never-ending game of musical chairs, but with more cowboy boots and fewer chances to actually win a chair πŸ€ πŸŽ‰
 
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