NASHVILLE—In celebration of
“The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music’s Biggest Night™, ABC is set to air its 10th annual pre-CMA Awards Special, “Country Music’s Biggest Stars: In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts,”
Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9:00-10:00 PM/CT on The ABC Television Network.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the special features new interviews and updates from the numerous Country Music stars who have opened their lives and homes for Roberts throughout the years.
Debuting in 2009, the specials have featured candid interviews, notable performances and intimate moments that created a decade of Country Music memories. From Roberts traveling to sold-out stadiums with
Jason Aldean and
Kenny Chesney, to bringing viewers a rare look into the life and career of CMA Awards winner
Luke Bryan, to riding horses with
Tim McGraw, and visiting the hometown of
Carrie Underwood, the specials have become a television destination for music fans around the world.
“The 52nd Annual CMA Awards” is hosted for the 11th consecutive year by
Brad Paisley and Underwood and features performances from
Kelsea Ballerini,
Dierks Bentley with
Brothers Osborne, Bryan, Chesney,
Dan + Shay,
Florida Georgia Line with
Bebe Rexha,
Kacey Musgraves,
Old Dominion,
Pistol Annies,
Thomas Rhett, Underwood and
Keith Urban, airing live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/CT (7:00 PM/CT) on The ABC Television Network. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Country Music’s Biggest Stars: In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts” is a production of ABC News.
John R. Green and
Janice Johnston are executive producers.