The Country Music Association Awards will be introduced on Wednesday night . The CMA Awards honor the best country music, performances and music videos of the year, chosen by in excess of 7,300 individuals from the Country Music Association. The occasion is occurring in Nashville with pandemic protocols set up. Those in participation should show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test taken inside 72 hours of the show. Audience members will likewise be needed to where masks. Here's the means by which to watch: Where to watch The awards ceremony will air on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. The show can likewise be streamed live on the organization's application and on streaming services like Hulu + Live TV. The pre-show ABC will air pre-show coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on the organization. The host Nation star Luke Bryan is hosting the show. Nominees Chosen people include Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs and Old Dominion. A few chosen nominees will likewise perform, including Stapleton, Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne and Dan + Shay. Performances Different exhibitions among the 20 scheduled include artists like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett. Jason Aldean will join Underwood for "If I Didn't Love You."