The 2024 CMA Awards air tonight, Nov. 20, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning return to host the show for third straight year. They’ll be joined on stage by new host Lainey Wilson.
You can watch the show live online for free on either FuboTV or DirecTV Stream. Both services offer free trials for new subscribers. Sling also offers ABC in select markets and offers a 50% discount to new subscribers.
Honoring those who keep country music alive, the CMA Awards will once again broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to their hosting duties, both Wilson and Bryan will perform during the show. Other artist scheduled to take the stage include: Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton and many more.
Morgan Wallen leads all nominees with seven. Country legend George Straight will be honored at this year’s show with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
How to watch the 2024 CMAs online
While tonight’s show will broadcast live on ABC, there are multiple online options for cord cutters too.
Both FuboTV and DirecTV Stream offer free trials for new subscribers. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being billed. FuboTV starts at $79.99 per month, though they are currently running a promotion where you can get your first month’s service for only $59.99. DirecTV Stream is $101.98 per month. You can get a discount on your first two months of service lowering the cost to $86.98. Available in certain markets, Sling offers a 50% discount to new subscribers and is only $20 for its first month.
What channel is ABC on?
You can find which channel ABC is on by using the channel finders here: Cox, Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.