Reba McEntire & Darius Rucker to Co-Host CMA Awards on Nov. 11

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Reba McEntire & Darius Rucker to Co-Host CMA Awards on Nov. 11

The Country Music Association announced Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11. The show will air live from the Music City Center in downtown Nashville at 8 p.m. ET.

“I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share the stage with Darius Rucker,” says Reba. “We’re looking forward to a night of celebrating great country music and hope you’ll tune in and watch!”

“I look forward to the CMA Awards every year because of the incredible performances and the opportunity to celebrate the year in country music,” says Darius. “To be invited to host this year’s awards alongside Reba—are you kidding me? It is an absolute honor. Even though this year will look a little different than normal, I know that we’re all eager for a night of musical celebration, and this year’s show definitely won’t disappoint!”

This will be the fifth time Reba hosts the CMA Awards, while Darius will be making his debut as emcee.

photos: Reba McEntire by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com; Darius Rucker by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

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