All you need to know about the CMA Awards 2017 spectacular
Showcase world country event taking place Wednesday
Last updated 7th Nov 2017
With just one sleep to go until the 51st annual CMA Awards we thought it was time to get the hype started! Coming live from the Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, they tell who really is the very best in Country Music. As we proceed into Country Music's biggest night, Downtown Country will be your go to source for all things CMA related. starting now!
What time are the CMA Awards?
The 2017 Country Music Association Awards, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, will take place this Wednesday, 8th November. The show will air live on American TV channel, ABC at 8 p.m. ET. or for those of us on this side of the pond, 1 a.m. on Thursday morning!
Who’s hosting?
For the tenth year running Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to co-host the show. Together they boast of a combined 21 CMA trophies between them. First time nominees (for Vocal Duo of the Year) LOCASH will host the pre-telecast portion of the awards show.
Who’s presenting?
There's always an impressive list of presenters, boasting stars of both Nashville and Hollywood varieties, includes Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones, Luke Combs, Jimmie Johnson, Karlie Kloss, Dustin Lynch, Lea Michele, Michelle Monaghan, Tyler Perry, Jason Ritter, Brittany Snow, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Trisha Yearwood, and Brett Young
Who’s performing?
Some of the biggest names in country music will be taking the Bridgestone stage on Wednesday night, including nominees Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Pink, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban, as well as Kane Brown, Alan Jackson, our very own Niall Horan, Brad Paisley, and Darius Rucker
Who’s nominated?
Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban are ahead of the game when it comes to nominations, having picked up five nods each, and will compete for an award in three separate categories. Also Little Big Town are up for four, as well as one for Taylor Swift, who wrote the group’s single “Better Man.” See the full list of nominees below
Entertainer of the Year
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Single of the Year
“Better Man” — Little Big Town
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” — Keith Urban
“Body Like a Back Road” — Sam Hunt
“Dirt on my Boots” — Jon Pardi
“Tin Man” — Miranda Lambert
Album of the Year
The Breaker — Little Big Town
From a Room: Volume 1 — Chris Stapleton
Heart Break — Lady Antebellum
The Nashville Sound — Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
The Weight of These Wings — Miranda Lambert
Song of the Year
“Tin Man” — Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
“Dirt on my Boots” — Rhett Akins, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley
“Body Like a Back Road” — Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” — Clint Lagerberg, Hillary Lindsey, Steven Lee Olsen
“Better Man” — Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Eric Church
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
Maddie & Tae
LOCASH
Florida Georgia Line
Dan + Shay
Brothers Osborne
Musical Event of the Year
“Speak to a Girl” — Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
“Setting the World on Fire” — Kenny Chesney feat. Pink
“Kill a Word” — Eric Church feat. Rhiannon Giddens
“Funny How Time Slips Away” — Glen Campbell with Willie Nelson
“Craving You” — Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris
Musician of the Year
Jerry Douglas, Dobro
Paul Franklin, steel guitar
Dann Huff, guitar
Derek Wells, guitar
Mac McAnally, guitar
Music Video of the Year
“Vice” — Miranda Lambert
“It Ain’t My Fault” — Brothers Osborne
“Craving You” — Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” — Keith Urban
“Better Man” — Little Big Town
New Artist of the Year
Brett Young
Jon Pardi
Old Dominion
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs
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