Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood host the 50th annual celebration in Nashville and also perform. Other performers: Kelsea Ballerini; Dierks Bentley; Garth Brooks; Luke Bryan; Eric Church; Florida Georgia Line; Miranda Lambert; Little Big Town; Tim McGraw; Maren Morris; Kacey Musgraves; Trisha Yearwood; and Keith Urban. Eric Church, Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton lead all nominees with five each.
