Performers picked for CMA Awards

The Country Music Association Awards are set to feature some major star power.

Miranda Lambert (photo), Eric Church, Luke Combs and Gabby Barrett are among the artists set to perform live at the award show on Nov. 11, ABC announced Thursday.

The ceremony, which will take place at the Music City Center in Nashville, will also feature performances by this year’s hosts, Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker.

“We are thrilled to have this incredible group of artists taking the stage at the CMA Awards this year!” the association’s CEO, Sarah Trahern, said in a statement.

“It is a privilege to bring these live performances to our viewing audience with the energy and excitement that the CMA Awards are known for. And although the show will feel a bit more intimate this year, we look forward to hosting our nominated artists and their guests as we celebrate the best of country music in a fully safe and physically distant environment,” she said, referring to protocols put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Trahern said the show’s organizers look forward to bringing the music genre’s biggest stars together “in one room” for the ceremony.

Other performers announced Thursday include Maren Morris, Rascal Flatts, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde.

Organizers said that McEntire and Rucker will team up for an “emotional, groundbreaking tribute performance” during the show, while Rucker will perform with the group Lady A as well.

McEntire, meanwhile, is also set to perform with Thomas Rhett, Chris Tomlin and Lady A singer Hillary Scott.

Pop star Charlie Puth, who is featured on a remix of Barrett’s “I Hope,” is set to be included in her CMAs performance.

The show will air on ABC beginning at 8 p.m.