ABC'S PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 18, 2024

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20

8:00-11:00 p.m. EST - The 58th Annual CMA Awards (OTO)

LUKE BRYAN, PEYTON MANNING AND LAINEY WILSON SET TO HOST 'THE 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'

Country Music's Biggest Night(TM) Airs LIVE From Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 20, on ABC

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson will host "The 58th Annual CMA Awards." Bryan, a four-time CMA Awards host this year, and Manning, a three-time host this year, are joined by first-time host Wilson. Country Music's Biggest Night(TM) broadcasts live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and next day on Hulu. Watch the promo clip HERE.

"Hosting the CMA Awards is such an honor, and it's crazy when I realize this is my fourth year back," says Bryan. "Peyton and I have really worked to build off each other and now adding Lainey to the mix will just bring another fun element to the night. Celebrating Country Music never gets old to me."

"I am honored to be back hosting the CMA Awards again this year," says Manning. "The past two years have been a lot of fun, and I know Lainey is going to bring a special flare. Hopefully she can help me keep Luke in line! Either way, I'm excited for an incredible night of celebration and Country Music."  

"I could not be more excited to host the CMA Awards this year with Luke and Peyton," says Wilson. "It's such an incredible honor and something I've always dreamed of doing. We're planning a really great show for y'all, so make sure to watch on Nov. 20!"

Performers and presenters for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for this year's ceremony are currently on sale through Ticketmaster. "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the executive producer; Alan Carter is the director, and Jon Macks is the head writer.

About the CMA Awards  

The first "CMA Awards Banquet and Show" was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time - making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA's other two television properties, "CMA Fest" and "CMA Country Christmas."

About ABC

ABC is the No. 1 entertainment network for five consecutive seasons in Adults 18-49 and home to some of the most-watched series on television, including the longest-running primetime medical drama and global sensation, "Grey's Anatomy"; hit drama "9-1-1"; four-time Emmy(R) Award-winning comedy "Abbott Elementary"; as well as newest drama hits "Doctor Odyssey" and "High Potential"; unscripted juggernauts "American Idol," "The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars"; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live," to name a few. The network is also home to the best and most prestigious live events including "The GRAMMYS(R)," "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards," "The ESPYS" and "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." ABC programming also streams next day on Hulu.