CMA Awards 2022: How to watch, who's hosting

Who's ready for the so-called "biggest night" in country music?

The 56th annual CMA Awards take center stage Wednesday night in Nashville, bringing together top country hitmakers for rowdy performances, surprise showcases and career-making moments.

Performers for the primetime show inside Bridgestone Arena include Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett with Katy Perry, Reba McEntire, The Black Keys with Ellie King, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson and more.

Who's hosting? And when should you tune in? We've got you covered.

What time does the CMA Awards start?

The CMA Awards kicks off live at 7 p.m. CST from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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How to watch

For network viewers, the show returns to ABC. Coverage kicks off at 7 p.m. CST/8 p.m. EST. West coast viewers can catch the show on tape delay beginning at 8 p.m. PST.

Locally, the program airs on News 2 WKRN.

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How to stream

For the CMA Awards, ABC doesn't offer a standalone live streaming service a la Paramount+ or Peacock — but country fans can still find a way to watch the show online.

The show airs live on ABC via cable streaming packages on YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, among others. Find more information on streaming options via abcinstantaccess.com.

Who's hosting?

"Country Girl" and "Play It Again" star Luke Bryan returns to co-host the CMA Awards for a second consecutive year. This year, he's joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer (and Tennessee gridiron great) Peyton Manning.

This marks the first time hosting for Manning, a retired NFL quarterback with a growing post-career media presence.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: CMA Awards 2022 channel and how to watch, livestream