How to Watch the Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will present its annual Induction and Medallion Ceremony on Sunday, October 22. The public is invited to attend and watch the live event.
Introduction
The Country Music Hall of Fame is an American institution that celebrates the legends of country music. Every year, a new class of inductees is chosen by a vote of the previous inductees. The public is then invited to attend the induction ceremony, which is typically held in Nashville, Tennessee.
This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony will be held virtually on October 20th. The good news is that you can watch it from the comfort of your own home! Here’s how:
The ceremony will be available to watch via the Country Music Association’s (CMA) website and app. To watch on your computer or mobile device, simply log in or create an account on the CMA website. Then, click on the “Watch Now” button on the homepage. For best results, we recommend using a modern browser such as Google Chrome or Safari.
If you don’t want to create an account, you can also watch the ceremony live on ABC News Live. This streaming service is available for free with a valid cable TV login or without a login if you have a compatible TV provider (such as Comcast Xfinity, AT&T U-verse, AT&T DirecTV, Dish Network, and more). You can access ABC News Live by visiting their website or downloading their app (available on iOS and Android).
Lastly, if you’re a country music fan, we recommend following @CountryMusicHOF on Twitter. They will be tweeting out highlights from the ceremony throughout the night!
How to watch
The annual Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony is a star-studded event that honors the biggest names in country music. This year’s ceremony will be held on October 22nd at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Here’s how you can watch the show.
On TV
The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC at 8PM ET. If you don’t have a cable subscription, you can watch the show live on ABC.com or with a digital antenna.
You can also catch a re-broadcast of the show on CMT on Wednesday, October 17th at 8PM ET.
Online
The Country Music Association will livestream the ceremony on its website, CMAworld.com, as well as on Facebook and YouTube. The live stream will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, October 21.
Who’s being inducted
This year’s Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on October 22, 2017. The three honorees this year are Alabama, Randy Travis, and Winfield Scott. If you’re wondering how you can watch the ceremony, here are a few ways.
Reba McEntire
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Reba McEntire, who is also being inducted. Reba is a country music icon, with a career that spans over 40 years. She has released 27 studio albums, and has had over 50 Top 10 singles on the country charts. Reba has won numerous awards, including 15 Grammy Awards and 32 ACM Awards. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011.
Brooks & Dunn
This year’s class of the Country Music Hall of Fame will be honored on October 21, 2019. The following artists will be inducted: Brooks & Dunn, Jerry Bradley, and Ricky Skaggs.
The Brooks & Dunn ceremony will be held at 7:00pm EST at the Country Music Hall of Fame and museum in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will be streamed live on the Country Music Association’s website.
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers, who’s being inducted this year, is one of the most popular country music artists of all time. He’s known for hits like “The Gambler,” “Lady,” and “Islands in the Stream.” He was born in Houston, Texas, in 1938, and his career spans more than six decades. Rogers has released more than 60 albums and sold more than 120 million records worldwide. He’s won three Grammy Awards, eight CMA Awards, and he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. The Country Music Association will air a special ceremony honoring Rogers on Wednesday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
Conclusion
So there you have it, everything you need to know about how to watch the Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony. Make sure to tune in and see who will be inducted this year!
