56th Annual Country Music Association Awards
The 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards was held on November 9, 2022 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Luke Bryan hosted the ceremony for the second time, with Peyton Manning as his co-host.[1][2] The ceremony was broadcast live on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu.
56th Annual Country Music Association Awards
Background[edit]
The eligibility period for the 56th CMA Awards is July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.[1] On August 1, 2022 the CMA Announced that Luke Bryan is set to return as host for the second time and will be accompanied by first-time co-host and former NFL quarterback, Peyton Manning. Robert Deaton is the executive producer and Alan Carter will direct the ceremony.[3] Lainey Wilson leads in nominations with six, closely followed by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton who each have five.[4]
On October 27, it was announced that two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Alan Jackson would be the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.[5]
The presenters for the 56th CMA awards were announced on November 3.[12]