On Thursday (November 6), the CMA Awards announced the initial lineup of performers for the November 19 ceremony, featuring live performances from all three top nominees Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley – each with six nominations – alongside Zach Top, who scored five nods. Langley will perform her new single “Choosin’ Texas,” Moroney will sing “6 Months Later,” and Top will perform “Guitar.” Other announced performers include Shaboozey, BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, and New Artist of the Year nominees Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr., who will perform solo and in a duet with Shaboozey. In addition to being a leading nominee, Lainey Wilson will also serve triple-duty by performing during the event as well as solo hosting the three-hour show live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The CMA Awards will be airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu the following day, with more performers set to be revealed in coming weeks. (Variety)