CMA Awards Reveal Additional Performers, Including Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Dierks Bentley & More

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CMA Awards Reveal Additional Performers, Including Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Dierks Bentley & More

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  November 5, 2020

The Country Music Association revealed additional performers for the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11: Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Jenee Fleenor, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Keith Urban, and Morgan Wallen.

Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Jenee Fleenor and Ashley McBryde will open the show with a tribute to Charlie Daniels, while Jon Pardi will honor Joe Diffie, and Little Big Town will honor Kenny Rogers. Dan + Shay will team with Justin Bieber for the television debut of “10,000 Hours.”

Previously announced performers include Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Lady A, Gabby Barrett feat. Charlie Puth, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Rascal Flatts, and Thomas Rhett feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin.

The CMA Awards will air live from the Music City Center in downtown Nashville at 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 11 with hosts Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker. This will be the fifth time Reba hosts the CMA Awards, while Darius will be making his debut as emcee.

Performers

  • Gabby Barrett and Charlie Puth: “I Hope”
  • Thomas Rhett feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin: “Be a Light”
  • Darius Rucker and Reba McEntire: TBA
  • Lady and Darius Rucker: “Beers & Sunshine”
  • Eric Church: “Hell of a View”
  • Luke Combs: “Cold as You”
  • Florida Georgia Line: “Long Live”
  • Miranda Lambert: “Settling Down”
  • Ashley McBryde: “One Night Standards”
  • Maren Morris: “The Bones”
  • Rascal Flatts: “Bless the Broken Road”
  • Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Jenee Fleenor & Ashley McBryde: Charlie Daniels tribute
  • Jimmie Allen: “Best Shot”
  • Ingrid Andress: “More Hearts Than Mine”
  • Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber: “10,000 Hours”
  • Little Big Town: Kenny Rogers tribute
  • Old Dominion: “Looking for Love”
  • Jon Pardi: Joe Diffie tribute
  • Carly Pearce and Lee Brice: “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
  • Keith Urban: “God Whispered Your Name”
  • Morgan Wallen: “More Than My Hometown”

photos by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

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