Taylor Swift returns to CMA Awards after 13 years on November 18
Published on 11/15/2026 at 12:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Taylor Swift returns to the CMA Awards on November 18, 2026, performing at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena during the 60th annual ceremony. The live ABC and Disney+ broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET, with Hulu providing later streaming.
Taylor Swift returns to Nashville for CMA Awards
The Country Music Association and ABC have announced Swift’s performance at the 60th Annual CMA Awards. The CMA’s official announcement confirms the November 18 date, Nashville venue and 8 p.m. ET start.
It lists ABC and Disney+ as the live outlets, with Hulu carrying the program after the broadcast. Lainey Wilson hosts the ceremony, which is produced by the Country Music Association.
Taylor Swift brings a pop catalog to country television
Swift is nominated for Single of the Year with I Knew It, I Knew You. The CMA identifies this as her 26th career CMA nomination.
Billboard reports her 13-year return to the ceremony and describes her as a pop superstar and singer-songwriter. The outlet also notes that she wrote, recorded and co-produced the nominated song with Jack Antonoff for Toy Story 5.
Taylor Swift’s CMA return carries a 13-year gap
The ceremony’s 13-year gap is the clearest bridge between Swift’s country beginnings and her present pop profile. The CMA identifies her as a two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and the youngest artist to win that honor.
Her performance and nomination connect the live program with a current Swift recording. The result is a Nashville appearance that carries both a stage role and a place in the ceremony’s competitive field.
Taylor Swift: what fans in the US need to know
- Taylor Swift performs at the 60th Annual CMA Awards on November 18, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
- The live broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with Hulu carrying the program after the broadcast.
- Swift is nominated for Single of the Year with I Knew It, I Knew You.
- Official event and broadcast details are listed at cmaawards.com.
Taylor Swift on social media and streaming platforms
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Taylor Swift: frequently asked questions
When does Taylor Swift perform at the CMA Awards?
Taylor Swift performs on November 18, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Where are the 2026 CMA Awards held?
The 2026 CMA Awards take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on November 18, 2026.
What is Taylor Swift nominated for at the CMA Awards?
Swift is nominated for Single of the Year with I Knew It, I Knew You.
