Dale Earnhardt Jr. photo courtesy of Wortman Works.
The Country Music Association has announced the first group of presenters for The 43rd Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and airing live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
The first celebrities announced as Awards presenters during “Country Music’s Biggest Night” are NASCAR superstar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC’s “The Middle,” Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser (for both New Artist and Music Video of the Year for “Boots On”); nominee Jake Owen (New Artist of the Year); Kellie Pickler; CMA Award winner LeAnn Rimes; and ABC News’s Robin Roberts, co-anchor of “Good Morning America” and host of the upcoming “Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville” ABC television special (airing Nov. 10).
In addition, trio Love And Theft will host the Pre-Telecast Awards, which are given out during the half-hour before the televised event begins. Among the Awards presented during this time are the CMA Broadcast Awards, which recognize the Broadcast Personality and Station of the Year in four categories (small, medium, large, and major market) as well as the National Broadcast Personality of the Year.
Performers already announced include Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band, with more to be named soon.
Tickets for the 2009 CMA Awards can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (800) 745-3000; or in person at the Sommet Center box office, located 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville).
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I think taylor and jr. make a great couple.
Go Dale Jr.! I LOVE HIM!
I WILL BE WATCHING THE SHOW WITH A BOTTLE OF WINE WAITING FOR JR TO COME ON!!
Where is Trace????
Even if he’s not nominated he sould be on the show!
I am some what disappointed Leann is going to even be there this year. Before you blast me, understand for 13 years I worshiped the ground she walked on. People used to aggravate me about building a shrine dedicated to her at my house because I was so crazy about her. I still have a lot of admiration & affection for her its simply I STRONGLY DISLIKE cibrian! He has a long history of committing numerious self centered acts is in love with no one other than himself! .I feel he is using Le & will hurt her down the road as well as damage her career. I have known of this sad excuse for a human long before Le met him. I defended Leann on numerious blog sites until they went public with their relationship. It seems to me Leann is now flaunting her 'prize catch' when ever the press is around. I'm afraid she is going to use this as an oppertunity to show case what will eventually turn out to be the biggest mistake of her life!
im glad kenny is performing love ya kc
LeAnn isn't going to perform this year,so sad about it
I Think the best singer should perform and that is Josh Turner.
Debbie thanks for bringing that to my attention. She is nominated I know so I wonder if she has a conflict that night?
I hope reba is going to perform
JR!!!!!! YAY!!!!! I'm sure my friends are going to watch now!
Me two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is strange and sad that Martina isn't on either list.