CMT News

Keith Urban, Hunter Hayes and former host Vince Gill have been added to the list of performers for the CMA Awards on Nov. 1. Urban is nominated for male vocalist while Hayes will compete for new artist. Gill will sing with Kelly Clarkson, who is nominated for female vocalist.

In addition, newly announced presenters will include The Band Perry, Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler and Sugarland.

As reported on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 23), Faith Hill and Tim McGraw will also appear on the show. Hill will perform "American Heart" while McGraw is expected to debut music from an upcoming album. Later in the broadcast, Hill and McGraw will return to join Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton in a special musical tribute to Willie Nelson.

Other previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Eli Young Band, Brantley Gilbert, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry and Carrie Underwood. Paisley and Underwood will host the show for the fifth time.

The CMA Awards will air live from Nashville on Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.