Chris Stapleton joins CMA Awards on November 18 with four nominations
Published on 11/15/2026 at 14:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Chris Stapleton joins the 60th Annual CMA Awards lineup in Nashville on November 18, 2026, with four nominations and two announced collaborations. The ceremony takes place at Bridgestone Arena and airs live from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Chris Stapleton gets two CMA Awards collaborations
The Country Music Association and ABC have added Chris Stapleton to the performer lineup for the 60th Annual CMA Awards. The program pairs him with Mumford & Sons, who make their CMA Awards debut, and with Stephen Wilson Jr.
The ceremony runs from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on November 18, 2026, with ABC and Disney+ carrying the live broadcast. Hulu streams the program on November 19, 2026. The CMA lineup announcement names both collaborations and the broadcast platforms.
The December 1, 2026 Nashville appearance is also listed for Brooklyn Bowl Nashville as the Ronnie Bowman Tribute. That event is separate from the CMA ceremony.
Chris Stapleton’s four CMA categories span the program
Chris Stapleton is up for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. The four-category slate connects his performance role with the ceremony’s competitive lineup.
Other announced performers include Luke Combs, Vince Gill, Megan Moroney and host Lainey Wilson. The program also features a celebration of Brooks & Dunn, whose Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recognition brings another country music tribute to the Nashville stage.
Chris Stapleton: what fans in the US need to know
- Chris Stapleton appears at the 60th Annual CMA Awards on November 18, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
- The ceremony airs from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, while Hulu carries it on November 19, 2026.
- The official tour listing places Chris Stapleton at the Ronnie Bowman Tribute at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville in Nashville on December 1, 2026.
Chris Stapleton on social media and streaming platforms
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Chris Stapleton: frequently asked questions
When does Chris Stapleton appear at the CMA Awards?
Chris Stapleton appears at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on November 18, 2026. The ceremony airs live from 8 to 11 p.m. ET.
How many nominations does Chris Stapleton have at the 2026 CMA Awards?
Chris Stapleton has four nominations: Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
Who will Chris Stapleton perform with at the CMA Awards?
Chris Stapleton performs with Mumford & Sons and Stephen Wilson Jr. at the ceremony on November 18, 2026.
