The 2020 CMA Awards will be hosted by country music stars Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker! The show will broadcast live from Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) via ABC.
2020 CMA Awards: Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker Teaser Video
“I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share the stage with Darius Rucker,” says McEntire. “We’re looking forward to a night of celebrating great Country Music and hope you’ll tune in and watch!”
“I look forward to the CMA Awards every year because of the incredible performances and the opportunity to celebrate the year in Country Music,” shares Rucker. “To be invited to host this year’s awards alongside Reba — are you kidding me?! — it is an absolute honor. Even though this year will look a little different than normal, I know that we’re all eager for a night of musical celebration, and this year’s show definitely won’t disappoint!”
Rucker joins the CMA Awards stage for the first time as host, while McEntire returns for the fifth time.
Nominations for “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” were revealed last month and can be found here. Winners will be determined in a final round of voting by eligible voting CMA members. The third and final ballot is open now and closes Tuesday, Oct. 27 (6:00 PM/CT).
