{"id":61338,"date":"2016-11-02T12:00:49","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T17:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whisnews21.com\/?p=61338"},"modified":"2016-11-02T12:00:49","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T17:00:49","slug":"61338","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/2016\/11\/02\/61338\/","title":{"rendered":"50th Annual CMA Awards What To Expect 60’s Rock?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"cma50th001\"50th Annual CMA Awards: What To Expect<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Anticipation For \u201cCountry Music\u2019s Biggest Night\u201d Is Higher Than Ever Before<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not only will we celebrate 50 years of country music, but many major players in the genre will return to the show for the first time in years. Rumor has it we\u2019ll see some of the best classic acts mixed in with the newest rising superstars \u2014 it doesn\u2019t\u00a0get any better than that! Plus, co-host Carrie Underwood will don 11 different dresses (yes, ELEVEN<\/em>!), some of which will pay tribute to decades past. The 50th annual CMA Awards air live Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 8\/7c on ABC but until then, find out what we\u2019re looking forward to seeing!<\/p>\n

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The Hosts:
\n<\/strong>Superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are slated to host the CMA Awards for the ninth\u00a0consecutive year.\u00a0<\/strong>This year, we celebrate 50 years of Country Music history and we have no doubt the duo have an extraordinary night planned. Be sure to tune in to the show immediately at 8\/7c to watch their monologue. It\u2019s always a highlight of the show!\u00a0
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The Performers:
\n<\/strong>Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Charley Pride,\u00a0Reba,\u00a0George Strait,\u00a0Kelsea Ballerini, Garth Brooks\u00a0and Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Tim McGraw,\u00a0Little Big Town,\u00a0Dierks Bentley, Maren Morris,\u00a0Eric Church,\u00a0 Charlie Daniels,\u00a0Randy Travis,\u00a0Ricky Skaggs,\u00a0Roy Clark,\u00a0Clint Black,Jason Aldean, Jennifer Nettles, Martina McBride,\u00a0Chris Stapleton,\u00a0Thomas Rhett,\u00a0Elle King, Pentatonix, and Dwight Yoakam\u00a0will all take the stage during the star-studded evening. From what we hear, there will be some epic pairings of\u00a0the artists of \u201cthen\u201d and \u201cnow,\u201d so don\u2019t miss a second of the show!<\/p>\n

The Presenters:
\n<\/strong>While most of the performers are country acts, a number of the night\u2019s presenters come from outside of the genre. The list of stars range anywhere from athletes to actors, and everyone in between. Presenters for the 50th annual CMA Awards include the \u201cFinal Five\u201d Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Aly Raisman; three-time CMA Award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson; 2016 CMA Awards nominee Cam; Josh Dallas, best known for his role of Prince Charming\/David Nolan on ABC\u2019s Once Upon A Time<\/em>; Actress Jennifer Garner; three-time CMA Award winner Lee Greenwood; ESPNCollege GameDay\u2019s<\/em> Kirk Herbstreit; Country Music Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee; four-time CMA Award winner Barbara Mandrell; NFL Legend Peyton Manning; actor Matthew McConaughey; Wendi McLendon-Covey and Hayley Orrantia from ABC\u2019s The Goldbergs<\/em>; 1974 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Olivia Newton-John; two-time CMA Award winners and Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys; ESPN\u2019s Samantha Ponder; actress Sharon Stone; 2016 CMA Awards nominee Cole Swindell; and actress Lily Tomlin.
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Most Anticipated Moments:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"1000x400-q90_829beb5b641776fb9a0cfa8cca11316a\"We anticipate a huge tribute to the past 50 years of country music during Wednesday night\u2019s\u00a0telecast. If the \u201cForever Country\u201d song, featuring 30 major artists, is any indication, we\u2019re in for a real treat!<\/p>\n

Winners:<\/strong> This year\u2019s competition is more fierce than ever before! Who will take home the trophies on Wednesday? Only time will tell! Until then, check out our CMA Awards predictions HERE.<\/p>\n

The 50th Annual CMA Awards airs 8:00-11:00 PM\/ET on We\u00a0from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

– Lauren Laffer 4\u00a0SoundsLikeNashville\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
– Main Photo by Bob D’Amico\/ABC<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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