BREAKING: Date Announced For 59th CMA Awards

Brooks & Dunn accepts the award for Vocal Duo of the Year at The 58th Annual CMA Awards, live from Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, November 20, 2024 on ABC.

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that the 59th annual CMA Awards will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, airing live on ABC at 7 p.m. central. The show will also be available to stream next day on Hulu.

As previously announced, the eligibility period for the 2025 CMA Awards is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Prospective members must apply by Sunday, June 1 to qualify for full voting eligibility this year. The Nomination Ballot will open for voting Monday, July 7. Click here to see more ballot details.

Robert Deaton is Executive Producer, Alan Carter is the Director, and Jon Macks is the Head Writer for the 59th annual CMA Awards. Details on the show’s host and ticket on-sale will be shared in the coming weeks.

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