Chris Stapleton , Kenny Chesney , Patty Loveless and Riley Green are among the newest additions to the 2025 CMA Awards performers list.

The nine new performers include two Country Music Hall of Famers, another Entertainer of the Year nominee and one of the purest voices in music in Brandi Carlile .

The 2025 CMA Awards air on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Ella Langley , Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney are among the nomination leaders.

In 2024, there were 20 performance slots with some featuring multiple songs.

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These additions make for 18 performances at the 2025 CMA Awards. It's a diverse group that includes contemporary country stars, veterans and BigXThaPlug, a Dallas rapper who has become a favorite

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