The US Country Music Association has enlisted Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Halestorm, HARDY and Marcus King to celebrate Brooks & Dunn at its November 18 awards ceremony in Nashville. The duo will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The expanded programme also includes new collaborations involving Chris Stapleton and a CMA debut for Mumford & Sons.
Brooks & Dunn will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the US Country Music Association’s November 18 ceremony. Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Halestorm, HARDY and Marcus King are scheduled to perform in the duo’s honour. Their joint appearance forms part of the newly expanded programme for the 60th CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.[1], [2]
Chris Stapleton has two collaborations on the announced schedule. Mumford & Sons will make its first CMA Awards appearance alongside him, while Stephen Wilson Jr. will join him for a separate performance. Stapleton has four nominations, in entertainer, male vocalist, musical event and music video categories. Stephen Wilson Jr. also has four nominations, including new artist, male vocalist, song and music video. Luke Combs and Megan Moroney are among the other additions to the lineup. Combs has three nominations, covering entertainer, album and male vocalist, while Moroney is nominated for female vocalist and song.[1]
Lainey Wilson will host for a third consecutive year at Bridgestone Arena. She is also nominated for entertainer, female vocalist and single of the year. Vince Gill, who has hosted the awards 12 times, is scheduled for a special appearance. ABC and Disney+ will carry the ceremony live, with Hulu offering it the following day. The Country Music Association produces the show; Robert Deaton is executive producer, Alan Carter directs and Jon Macks is head writer. The awards began in 1967, and the association’s professional members vote to determine both nominees and winners.[1]
