Two of the genre's biggest names will play major roles in "Country Music's Biggest Night."
Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host the 54th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, November 11, according to the award show's official website. McEntire and Rucker announced the news during an appearance together on ABC's 'Good Morning America' Monday morning.
This year's show will broadcast live from Music City enter in downtown Nashville. McEntire returns as host for the fifth time, while Rucker will make his CMA Awards hosting debut.
“I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share the stage with Darius Rucker,” McEntire said via CMAAwards.com. “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,” says 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!”
McEntire's legendary career spans across music, television, film, theater and retail. The Oklahoma native is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl.
Rucker, who first gained fame as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish, made his country music debut in 2008 and has remained one of the industry's biggest names.
“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,” says 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!”
Nominations for the 54th Annual CMA Awards were revealed in September. This year's nominees for 2020 Entertainer Of The Year include Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.
A full list of awards and nominees and can be found at CMAAwards.com.
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