Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Set To Host CMA Awards

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have announced they will be hosting the 45th Annual CMA Awards this year. The show airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m., and it will be the pairs fourth time hosting it. 

 

"Hosting the CMA Awards the past three years has been an incredible experience. I love it," said Underwood. "I'm so honored to be asked back with my friend, Brad. The creative process of getting ready for the show is a blast, and I look forward to sharing 'Country Music's Biggest Night' with all the fans!"

 

Paisley, who is the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, has won numerous CMA Awards and won the Horizon Award in 2000. In a list of top CMA Award winners, Paisley is number 5. Underwood has earned five CMA Awards, including three consecutive wins for Female Vocalist.

 

"It's hard to believe this will be our fourth year to host the CMA Awards. It's such an honor to be invited back," said Paisley. "I love working with Carrie. She's a class act and a complete alliance to my non-class act. I'll try my best to not mess it up."