CMA Adds Performers as Red Carpet Dispute Emerges

The Country Music Association has announced seven more performers for the 60th annual CMA Awards, including Luke Combs, Vince Gill, Megan Moroney, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. The ceremony is scheduled for November 18 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, with Wilson also set to host for a third consecutive year.

The newly announced performers join an earlier lineup that included Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, The Red Clay Strays, Zach Top and Tucker Wetmore. The ceremony is scheduled to air live on ABC and Disney at 8 p.m. Eastern time, and to stream on Hulu the following day.

The CMA also announced a tribute to Brooks & Dunn, who are to receive the 2026 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Halestorm, HARDY and Marcus King are set to perform in the tribute. The duo will be recognized during the show, which marks the awards’ 60th anniversary.

Separately, the association addressed red-carpet access after Sammy Kershaw and Rodney Atkins said their requests for clearance had been denied. Kershaw said he had adjusted his touring schedule and booked travel with his wife...