Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Night of Country Music Celebration with Lainey Wilson and Special Guests
The CMA Awards are set to take place in Nashville, with Lainey Wilson as the host for the evening. Wilson, who has previously co-hosted with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, will be flying solo this year and is also nominated for Entertainer of the Year. To kick off the festivities, ABC will air a special edition of 20/20 called Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards on Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The special will feature a look at the rich history of country music and will include stars like Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Post Malone, and more.
The special will take viewers on a journey through Nashville, with Kenny Chesney offering a unique tour of the city and sharing stories from his early years in the music industry. Other top names in country music, such as Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, and Carrie Underwood, will also be featured in the special. Cody Johnson, who is also nominated for Entertainer of the Year, will be highlighted alongside Lainey Wilson.
The Grand Ole Opry, a historic venue in country music, will also be a focal point of the special. Artists like Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett, and Dan + Shay will share personal stories and celebrate the venue's 100th anniversary. Luke Bryan, who has hosted the CMA Awards in the past, will serve as the host for the Center Stage special, promising viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Nashville.
Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards will air tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and will be available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+ the following day. Don't miss this special edition of 20/20, featuring exclusive interviews and performances from some of the biggest names in country music.