“Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards — Special Edition of 20/20” Coming Soon To ABC, Hulu & Disney+
Disney has announced details on a brand new special episode of its award-winning documentary series, “20/20”, which will tie in with the upcoming CMA Awards.
On the eve of the CMA Awards, Country Music’s Biggest Night, the stars come together to take viewers on a journey through Nashville’s legendary stages — from the neon-lit bars of Broadway to the hallowed circle of the Grand Ole Opry — in a primetime special hosted by country music chart-topper Luke Bryan.
The one-hour special features Billboard’s No. 1 Country Artist of the 21st Century, Kenny Chesney, who brings cameras back to Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway to revisit the venues where he first performed as a young man with dreams of making it big in Music City. Chesney also discusses his new book, “Heart Life Music,” in a heartfelt interview about his life and musical journey.
Country music stars Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay and Russell Dickerson gather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the most historic stage in Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry, sharing personal memories and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of performing in the iconic circle that launched the careers of country music’s greatest legends.
“Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards — Special Edition of 20/20” also explores this year’s CMA Award-nominated Musical Event of the Year collaborations, featuring this year’s most buzzed about pairings, including Blake Shelton with Post Malone, Carrie Underwood with Cody Johnson and Ella Langley with Riley Green. Additional appearances include Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Ashley McBryde and Keith Urban.
“Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards — Special Edition of 20/20” airs on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 10:07-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and it will stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
“The 59th Annual CMA Awards” broadcasts live the next day from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 at 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST, on ABC and is available next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.
“Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards — Special Edition of 20/20” is produced by “20/20” and ABC News Studios. Janice Johnston is the senior executive producer. Emily Whipp is the executive producer, and Monica Escobedo is the senior entertainment producer.
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