The 58th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards is set to honor country music’s finest on November 20, live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson, the event will air on ABC and be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
With nominees like Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Chris Stapleton, and the presentation of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award to George Strait, this year’s ceremony is highly anticipated.
Find out how to watch this year’s CMA Awards below.
When to Watch the 58th Annual CMA Awards
- Date: Wednesday, November 20
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
- Stream: Live on DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV | Next day on Hulu
How to Watch the 2024 CMA Awards Live Without Cable
ABC will broadcast the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Cord cutters can watch the event live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any compatible device with a subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
ABC is also available to watch for free with an antenna. Tools like AntennaWeb can help you find local ABC affiliates.
The event will also be available for next-day streaming on Hulu.
Watch CMA Awards Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Stream the CMA Awards live with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ABC and over 90 live channels for $86.99 per month. This plan also provides unlimited cloud DVR storage and the ability to stream on multiple devices.
New subscribers can try it free for 5 days and the Entertainment plan with the Sports Pack is included for $86.98 per month for the first two months.
Watch CMA Awards Live on Fubo
Stream the CMA Awards live with Fubo. The Pro plan offers a lineup of over 200 channels, including ABC, for $79.99 per month. Enjoy cloud DVR with unlimited hours of recording space to save your favorite performances.
New subscribers get a free trial, followed by $20 off the first month, making the first month $59.99.
Watch CMA Awards Live on Sling TV
Sling TV offers live streaming of the CMA Awards on ABC (available in select markets) through its Sling Blue plan, which starts at $40 per month. The plan includes over 40 live channels such as Fox and NBC. Sling also provides 50 hours of DVR storage to record your favorite performances.
Save 50% on your first month when you sign up now.
Watch CMA Awards Live on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers a comprehensive package to stream the 2024 CMA Awards live, including ABC and over 90 other channels for $82.99 per month. The service also includes access to Hulu’s streaming library, Disney+, and ESPN+, and comes with unlimited DVR storage
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.
Watch CMA Awards Live on YouTube TV
YouTube TV offers over 100 channels, including ABC, for $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR storage and the ability to share with six accounts per household.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 14-day free trial before subscribing.
Nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
Album of the Year
- Deeper Well — Kacey Musgraves
- Fathers & Sons — Luke Combs
- Higher — Chris Stapleton
- Leather — Cody Johnson
- Whitsitt Chapel — Jelly Roll
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Ashley McBryde
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
Vocal Group of the Year
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- The Red Clay Strays
- Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Maddie & Tae
- The War and Treaty
Single of the Year
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — Shaboozey
- “Watermelon Moonshine” — Lainey Wilson
- “Dirt Cheap” — Cody Johnson
- “I Had Some Help” — Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen)
- “White Horse” — Chris Stapleton
Song of the Year
- “Burn It Down” — Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, and Liz Rose
- “Dirt Cheap” — Josh Phillips
- “I Had Some Help” — Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Jonathan Hoskins, Post Malone, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, and Chandler Paul Walters
- “The Painter” — Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
- “White Horse” — Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
New Artist of the Year
- Megan Moroney
- Shaboozey
- Nate Smith
- Mitchell Tenpenny
- Zach Top
Musician of the Year
- Tom Bukovac, Guitar
- Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
- Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
- Rob McNelley, Guitar
- Charlie Worsham, Guitar
Music Video of the Year
- “Dirt Cheap” — Cody Johnson
- “I Had Some Help” — Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen)
- “I’m Not Pretty” — Megan Moroney
- “The Painter” — Cody Johnson
- “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” — Lainey Wilson
Musical Event of the Year
- “Cowboys Cry Too” — Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan)
- “I Had Some Help” — Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen)
- “I Remember Everything” — Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves)
- “Man Made a Bar” — Morgan Wallen (ft. Eric Church)
- “You Look Like You Love Me” — Ella Langley (ft. Riley Green)
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
- George Strait