Others in the performing lineup include Cody Johnson, who has four nominations; Zach Top, who enters the night up for two awards; the Red Clay Strays, who will be defending the title they picked up last year as vocal group of the year; and Tucker Wetmore, who is contending for new artist of the year.
Tim McGraw was also announced as a performer, in celebration of his being newly inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He has 40 career nominations for the CMAs, the latest of which is a current nod for Musical Event of the Year.
The CMA Awards air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Nov. 18 at 8-11 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with availability for on-demand streaming the next day on Hulu. Lainey Wilson returns as host for the third year.
