<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Country Music Association and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/902dgk/1izk2bi/98g224" target="_blank">ABC </a>have announced that two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year <strong><a title="Luke Bryan" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeBryan/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-bryan-tickets%2F">Luke Bryan</a> </strong>and NFL superstar <strong>Peyton Manning</strong> will host “The 56th Annual <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a>.” </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bryan revealed the news this morning while guest hosting “Live with Kelly and Ryan.” Country Music’s Biggest Night broadcasts live from Nashville’s <a title="Bridgestone Arena" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBridgestone&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbridgestone-arena-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221417&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Bridgestone Arena</a> on Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC.</p>





<p class="wp-block-paragraph" id="viewer-dl2l0">&#8220;Being a part of such a historical night that honors my peers and Country Music is such a privilege,” says Bryan. &#8220;When I was asked if Peyton Manning was someone I would consider co-hosting with I didn’t hesitate. We have become great friends through the years and what he brings to the table is gonna make it even more of a blast. I know he’s been to the <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a> before, but he’s never been with me. Hey Peyton, I hope you’re ready for the night of your life!&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" id="viewer-u28k">“I cannot wait to head to Nashville and take the <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a> stage alongside my friend <a title="Luke Bryan" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeBryan/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-bryan-tickets%2F">Luke Bryan</a>,” says Manning. “I am such a huge fan of Country Music, so to have the chance to stand among so many incredibly talented artists is an absolute honor.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" id="viewer-djr49">Bryan returns for a second consecutive year to host the <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a>, while Manning is a first-time host.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" id="viewer-c0l85">“Country Music’s Biggest Night will without a doubt live up to its expectation this year,” says <strong>Sarah Trahern</strong>, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “During an evening when we celebrate the best of the best in Country Music, we are thrilled to have two award-winning hosts at the helm! I cannot wait to see what Luke and Peyton have up their sleeves, which I’m sure will be hilariously unpredictable and playfully energetic, just like the two of them.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" id="viewer-ffpeu">“Just when we thought we couldn’t top Luke’s explosive energy and signature charm as host of last year’s <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a>, we’re bringing him back alongside sports legend Peyton Manning for Country Music’s biggest night,” says <strong>Rob Mills</strong>, Walt Disney Television Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment. “Their dynamic chemistry and magnetic friendship is the perfect anchor for this year’s star-studded show.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" id="viewer-9qfj1">Final nominees for “The 56th Annual <a title="CMA Awards" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cma-awards-tickets-pre-sale-starts-now/">CMA Awards</a>” will be revealed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/902dgk/1izk2bi/p1h224" target="_blank">CMAawards.com</a> for more details.</p>