Another country music hit-maker has just been added to the 2018 CMA Awards performer lineup—- ERIC CHURCH! As previously revealed, Chris Stapleton and Maren Morris are set to collaborate with R&B and gospel icon Mavis Staples. Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, and Lauren Alaina have also been recently added to the impressive lineup.
The artists listed above join Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Midland, Brett Young, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Florida Georgia Line, Kacey Musgraves, Pistol Annies, Bebe Rexha, Thomas Rhett Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Keith Urban, and Kelsea Ballerini!
In addition, the ceremony will feature “special appearances” from artists Lindsay Ell, Vince Gill, Sierra Hull, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, David Lee Murphy, Jon Pardi, Carson Peters, Marty Stuart, and Cole Swindell.
Carrie Underwood will also be co-hosting the live event with Brad Paisley from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 14th at 7 p.m. CT via ABC.
Share this news with other country music fans and check out the nominees below!
2018 CMA Awards Nominees
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Album of the Year (*Awarded to Artists/ Producers)
From a Room Vol. 2, Chris Stapleton (Producers: Dave Cobb and Chris Stapleton)
Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves (Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian and Kacey Musgraves)
Graffiti U, Keith Urban (Producers: Keith Urban, Dan McCarroll, JR Rotem, Josh Kerr, Jason Evigan, Greg Wells, Benny Blanco, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Jesse Shatkin, Jimmy Robbins, Oscar Holter, Matt Rad, Eric Valentine, Ian Kirkpatrick, Mike Elizondo, Captain Cuts, Ross Copperman, Dann Huff and Peter Karlsson)
Life Changes, Thomas Rhett (Producers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Joe London and Thomas Rhett)
The Mountain, Dierks Bentley (Producers: Ross Copperman, Jon Randall Stewart and Arturo Buenahora Jr.)
New Artist of the Year
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young
Song of the Year (*Awarded to Songwriters)
“Body Like a Back Road,” Sam Hunt (Sam Hunt, Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton (Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson)
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert (Josh Thompson, Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton)
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson (Chris Janson, Scooter Caruso, Tom Douglas)
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers, Nicole Gallyon, Jordan Reynolds)
Single of the Year (*Awarded to Artists, Producers, & Mix Engineers)
“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton (Producers: Dave Cobb and Chris Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell)
“Drinkin’ Problem,” Midland (Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne; Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank)
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean Feat. Miranda Lambert (Producer: Michael Knox; Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun)
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha Feat. Florida Georgia Line (Producer: Willshire; Mix Engineer: Serban Ghenea)
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay (Producer: Scott Hendricks and Dan Smyers; Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano)
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Lanco
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland
Musical Event of the Year
“Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne
“Dear Hate,” Maren Morris with Vince Gill
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” David Lee Murphy with Kenny Chesney
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rehxa with Florida Georgia Line
Music Video of the Year (*Awarded to Artists and Directors)
“Babe,” Sugarland Feat. Taylor Swift (Director: Anthony Mandler)
“Cry Pretty,” Carrie Underwood (Director: Randee St. Nicholas)
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson (Director: Jeff Venable)
“Marry Me,” Thomas Rhett (Director: TK McKamy)
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay (Director: Patrick Tracy)
Musician of the Year
Jerry Douglas
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Mac McAnally
Derek Wells
Congrats to all of the nominees! Share this update with other country music fans!
