CMA Awards Add Seven Performers for 60th Show
Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson are among the newly announced acts for the Nashville ceremony on Nov. 18.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Country
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The Country Music Association announced seven additional performers for the 60th annual CMA Awards, joining previously announced artists Ella Langley and Cody Johnson. Taylor Swift also announced she will attend the ceremony at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Why it matters
The added lineup and Swift's attendance give the milestone 60th ceremony a fuller slate of headline acts for country music fans across the United States. Tribute segments for Brooks & Dunn and Dolly Parton are also part of the program.
The Country Music Association's lineup announcement adds seven performers to the 60th annual ceremony, with Ella Langley leading nominations at 9. Performers for the Dolly Parton tribute remain unannounced.
The players
Country Music Association
The Nashville-based trade organization that presents the CMA Awards and has honored country music since 1967.
Taylor Swift
A global pop and country singer-songwriter whose attendance at the ceremony was announced on her Instagram page.
Lainey Wilson
A country singer who is hosting the CMA Awards for the third consecutive year and is nominated in three categories.
The details
Luke Combs, Vince Gill, Megan Moroney, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. will perform at the 60th annual CMA Awards, which take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, inside Bridgestone Arena. Brooks & Dunn will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, honored with a tribute performance by Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Halestorm, HARDY and Marcus King.
Timeline
Wednesday, Nov. 18: 60th annual CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Season Trajectory
The 60th annual CMA Awards mark six decades of the Country Music Association's ceremony, which began in 1967. The seven added performers and tribute segments extend that milestone with a broader roster of country and crossover acts.
Fans can still purchase a limited number of tickets for the Nov. 18 show in Nashville through the official CMA Awards website. The broadcast and live performances will show the newly announced acts alongside the Brooks & Dunn and Dolly Parton tributes.
The takeaway
Readers planning to attend should note that tickets are limited and the ceremony falls on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The expanded lineup gives the 60th show a broader mix of country and crossover performers.
What happens next
The 60th annual CMA Awards will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with a limited number of tickets still available.
Further reading
For more on the genre, explore the Country section for artist news and awards coverage.
More information
Tickets for the event remain available through the CMA Awards ticket purchase page.
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