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Luke Combs, Reba, Katy Perry, More Added To CMA Performers

Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

The CMA has just announced additions to the performers’ lineup at the November 9 CMA Awards, which will air live from Nashville on ABC.  

The following performances were announced today (11/1):

  • Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, Luke Combs will perform “The Kind of Love We Make.”
  • Cody Johnson will sing “‘Til You Can’t.”
  • Elle King and The Black Keys will be covering “Great Balls of Fire” in honor of recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Lee Lewis.
  • Brothers Osborne and The War and Treaty will sing “It’s Only Rock & Roll (But I Like It).”
  • Ashley McBryde will cover the Everly Brothers/Linda Ronstadt hit “When Will I Be Loved” with Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack, Pillbox Patty, and John Osborne.
  • Thomas Rhett and Katy Perry are teaming up for their duet “Where We Started.”
  • Cole Swindell will perform his Jo Dee Messina-inspired “She Had Me at Heads Carolina.”
  • Kentucky natives Chris Stapleton and Patty Loveless will perform “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive.”
  • A special performance from six-time CMA winner and Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire.
  • They will join previously announced performers Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, HARDY, Marcus King, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Zac Brown Band.

The 56th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, November 9, on ABC (8 pm ET) and will be available the next day on Hulu.

Reba posted to Instagram, “I’m so excited to be part of the #CMAawards history of unforgettable performances this year! Watch Country Music’s Biggest Night next Wednesday, November 9, at 8/7c on ABC.”

One fan reacted, “Awesome!! I will be watching now for sure.” Another fan wrote, “Great news! Now I have a reason to watch!!” One more fan noted, “I’ll be anxious to see you, Reba!!!!”

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Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.

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Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group
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