Doubling down on an already loaded lineup of artists set to hit the stage next week at Bridgestone Arena, the CMA Awards have officially announced their second list of performers.
Just last week, they kicked off their teasers for the star-studded night with the news that 2026’s reigning starlet, Ella Langley, would perform alongside big names such as Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Zach Top, The Red Clay Strays, Kacey Musgraves, and Tucker Wetmore. Not to mention, a special tribute in honor of the late legend Dolly Parton.
Apparently, Dolly isn’t the only country music icon with a celebration in store. In a brand new announcement today, the association announced that iconic duo Brooks & Dunn will be honored with a performance during the show, in light of their Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
CMA also confirmed that Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, HARDY, Marcus King, and rock band Halestorm will take the stage to pay tribute to the iconic duo. And while I’ll admit that lineup of artists threw me for a bit of a loop, I’m certainly intrigued to see how some of those unexpected picks put their own (presumably rockin’) spin on honoring the “Neon Moon” singers.
In addition, CMA also announced seven additional artists performing throughout the night, including Entertainer of the Year nominee Luke Combs, Female Vocalist nominee Megan Moroney, and 12-time CMA Awards host, Vince Gill.
Chris Stapleton is also set to hit the stage twice, once alongside his hit-making “Here” collaborators and first-time CMA performers, Mumford & Sons, followed by a surefire performance with New Artist nominee Stephen Wilson. Jr. If you know anything about Stapleton’s history of dominating the CMA stage with legendary duets, I think we’re in for a repeat record.
Topping things off, Lainey Wilson will trade in her hosting hat to also take the stage as a performer, adding to her exciting night with three nominations under her belt, including Entertainer, Female Vocalist, and Single of the Year.
With the milestone 60th Annual CMA Awards just over a week away, fans will have plenty of ways to tune in to the star-studded celebration. Country Music’s Biggest Night will air live next Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8-11 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with the full show also available to stream the following day on Hulu
A limited number of tickets remain for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” available now at CMAawards.com/tickets.