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Matt Tamanini
Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.
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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning return to host the 2023 Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and all of the biggest names in country music — and entertainment in general — will be on hand for one must-see extravaganza. The 57th Annual CMA Awards” air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and will feature performances by some of the most popular artists and groups in the industry. Don’t miss a single second of the action with the red carpet starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Hulu. You can watch ABC with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.

How to Watch 2023 CMA Awards

About 2023 CMA Awards

Hosted for the second consecutive year by country music superstar Luke Bryan and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Peyton Manning — who went to college at the University of Tennessee —the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards will honor the best in country music over the past year and provide fans with an evening of unforgettable performances.

In addition to Bryan singing “Country On,” Kelsea Ballerini will sing “Leave Me Again,” Luke Combs will take the stage to perform his new single “Where the Wild Things Are,” there will be a special tribute to CMA Award winner Jimmy Buffett.

Buffett’s friend Kenny Chesney will be joined by Alan Jackson, the Zac Brown Band, and longtime Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally to pay tribute to the island-loving artist who passed away in September.

Following its first broadcast in 1968, the CMA Awards are the longest-running, annual music awards program on network television and have been on ABC since 2006.

Can you watch 2023 CMA Awards for free?

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch ABC on DIRECTV STREAM.

You can watch 2023 CMA Awards with a free trial of Fubo or Hulu Live TV.

What is the 2023 CMA Awards episode schedule?

“On the Red Carpet Live at the CMA Awards”

Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 5-7:30 p.m. ET at OnTheRedCarpet.com and 6:30-8 p.m. ET on Hulu.

“On The Red Carpet” will feature live pre-show coverage of this year’s CMA Awards outside of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. George Pennacchio, Rebecca Spera, and Roshumba Williams report from the red carpet giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s awards — just moments before showtime — as well as interviews with many of this year’s CMA Awards nominees and hottest stars.

What devices can you use to stream 2023 CMA Awards?

You can watch ABC on DIRECTV STREAM using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

Who Is Confirmed to Perform at the 2023 CMA Awards?

Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Jordan Davis, Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson, Marcus King, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson, Zac Brown Band, and more.

In addition to the numbers mentioned above, this year’s Vocal Duo of the Year nominee Dan + Shay will deliver powerful harmonies with their current hit single, “Save Me The Trouble,” while three-time nominee Davis will perform “Next Thing You Know.”

Male Vocalist of the Year nominee Johnson will perform his touching new love song, “The Painter.” Three-time nominee McBryde will perform her warm and personal single “Light On In the Kitchen,” and first-time nominee this year for Vocal Duo of the Year The War and Treaty will perform their impassioned single “That’s How Love Is Made.”

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Matt Tamanini
Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.
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