Ashley McBryde delivers a moving tribute to late legend Kris Kristofferson

The star-studded lineup of artists at the CMA Awards also includes Chris Stapleton and Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan, Brooks & Dunn with Jelly Roll, Eric church, Luke Combs, Ella Langley with Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, Bailey Zimmerman, Dierks Bentley (with Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes), Luke Bryan, Shaboozey, Thomas Rhett and Teddy swimsand Lainey Wilson. Speakers include Simone Biles, Clint black, Jeff Bridges, Mark Collie, Jordan Davis, Freddie Freeman, Don Johnson, Jackson Laux, Small big city, Dustin Lynch, Katharine McPhee, Oak Ridge Boys, Taylor Frankie Paul, Carly Pearce, Caleb Pressley, Nate Smith, Daniel Sunjata, Mitchell Tenpenny and Billy Bob Thornton. The Country Music Association also unveiled the all-star lineup of artists – Jamie Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson — pays tribute to the country legend George Strait. Strait is the recipient of the 2024 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

Luke Bryan returned to host the show again with Peyton Manningand this time they teamed up with first-time host and 2023 Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson. Check back with iHeartRadio for a live updated list of winners throughout the evening, a gallery of the most stunning red carpet looks, coverage of can’t-miss performances and more throughout the evening. The 58th CMA Awards airs on ABC Wednesday night and will be available the next day on Hulu.