The first round of performers has been announced for the upcoming 51st Annual CMA Awards on November 8. This year's star-studded lineup will include performances by current CMA Awards nominees Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood. The night will also include a special appearance by the 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee and 16-time CMA Awards winner Alan Jackson.
Hosted for the 10th year by Brad Paisley and Underwood, the event will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.