Second Round Of Performers Announced For The 59th Annual CMA Awards

The Country Music Association have announced a fresh wave of performers for The 59th Annual CMA Awards, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most stacked lineups in recent memory. 

Joining the previously announced acts are Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays and Chris Stapleton.

Hosted by reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, Country Music’s Biggest Night will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19.

Fans can expect a mix of emotional debuts, tributes and powerhouse collaborations. Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Ballerini is set to perform her brand-new single I Sit In Parks, while Carlile will take the stage for what’s sure to be another unforgettable moment. Four time Entertainer of the Year winner Chesney and new inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame will mark the honour with a special career spanning performance.

Green - a four time nominee this year - will perform his hit Worst Way, and country legend Loveless returns to the CMA stage for a show stopping appearance. Old Dominion, a whopping seven time reigning Vocal Group of the Year, will keep the energy high with a medley of fan favorites including Break Up With Him and Snapback. 

Rising group The Red Clay Strays will make their CMA Awards debut with People Hatin’, while Stapleton brings his signature grit to Bad As I Used To Be from F1: The Movie.

In one of the night’s most anticipated moments, Lambert will join Stapleton for their duet A Song To Sing, promising a collaboration that’s bound to be talked about forever.

They join the already announced lineup of BigXThaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. making this year’s CMA Awards a can’t miss celebration of country music’s past, present and future.