The 2022 Country Music Awards Will Be Here Before You Know It!
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The 2022 Country Music Awards are just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see who takes home the coveted trophies! Stay up to date on all the latest news and gossip leading up to the big event with our blog.
Introduction
The Country Music Association has announced that the 52nd Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The show will air on ABC at 8|7c.
This will mark the first time in the Awards’ history that they have been held in November. The CMA Awards are typically held in early-to-mid December.
The date change is due to the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the live entertainment industry. The 2021 CMA Awards were rescheduled from their original date in November to Wednesday, February 16, 2022. This will be the first time since 1978 that the CMAs have been held in February.
“The health and safety of our artists, fans, staff and crew is always our top priority,” said Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association, in a statement. “After monitoring all relevant information and consulting with our advisors, we are thrilled to return to Bridgestone Arena for The 52nd Annual CMA Awards where we will celebrate Country Music’s brightest stars live on ABC.”
What to Expect at the 2022 Country Music Awards
The Country Music Awards are always a much anticipated event and this year is sure to be no different! With so many talented artists in the country music genre, it is sure to be a night filled with great music and even better performances. Here is what you can expect at the 2022 Country Music Awards!
New Categories
The Academy of Country Music has announced several changes coming to the 2022 Country Music Awards, including the addition of two new categories. The first is Album of the Year, which will honor the best overall country album released during the eligibility period (December 1, 2020-November 30, 2021). This award will be voted on by a panel of music industry experts.
The second new category is Single of the Year, which will recognize the best country song released as a single during the eligibility period. This award will be voted on by a panel of music industry experts.
In addition to these two new categories, the ACM has also announced several changes to existing categories. perhaps the most notable change is that the Entertainer of the Year award will now be voted on by a panel of music industry experts, rather than being determined by fan votes. Additionally, several other categories have been renamed or reorganized:
-The Male Vocalist of the Year category has been renamed to Male Artist of the Year.
-The Female Vocalist of the Year category has been renamed to Female Artist of the Year.
-The Vocal Duo/Group of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year categories have been combined into a single category called Duo/Group of the Year.
-The Songwriter and Musician of the Year awards have been combined into a single category called Musician/Songwriter of the Year.
-The New Artist and Breakthrough Artist awards have been combined into a single category called Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Returning Categories
The 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 8, 2022. The show will feature performances from country music’s brightest stars and will also include the presentation of 14 awards in total. Here are the categories that have been announced so far:
-Entertainer of the Year
-Album of the Year
-Single of the Year
-Song of the Year
-Male Vocalist of the Year
-Female Vocalist of the Year
-Vocal Duo of the Year
-Vocal Group of the Year
-Musician of the Year
-New Artist of the Year
Additional categories may be added at a later date.
Performances
The Country Music Awards are always full of excitement, and the 2022 show is sure to be no different. Fans can expect to see great performances from some of their favorite artists, as well as a few surprises. In addition, the awards show will feature different themes and genres of country music, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Be sure to tune in to the Country Music Awards on ABC on November 8th, 2022!
How to Watch the Country Music Awards
The Country Music Awards are just around the corner, and fans are already gearing up for the big event. The awards show will air live on CBS on November 8, 2022. If you’re not already a country music fan, now is the perfect time to start watching! Here’s how you can catch the Country Music Awards.
Television
The 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards will air live on ABC on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. You can also stream it live on Hulu + Live TV or on the ABC app. If you miss it, no worries — the show will be available to watch on demand on Hulu the day after it airs.
Online
If you’re not near a television on the night of the show, or if you just prefer to watch online, there are several ways to do so. The official website for the Country Music Association offers a live stream of the show as well as highlight clips and other content both before and after the event. You can also watch the show on the ABC app or through ABC’s website. If you have a cable or satellite subscription, you can also watch on the ABC app or website with your provider login. Finally, if you have a Hulu + Live TV subscription, you can watch the show through Hulu’s website or app.
Conclusion
As we look forward to the next year, we can’t help but get excited for the 2022 Country Music Awards. From the looks of things, it’s shaping up to be another great show full of talented artists and memorable performances. We can’t wait to see what surprises are in store for us next year. Thanks for tuning in and we’ll see you at the2022 Country Music Awards!
