CMA Awards 2022 hosts revealed: Country singer Luke Bryan will join retired football star Peyton Manning to head up annual show
- The annual Country Music Association Awards has two new hosts for 2022
- Luke Bryan announced he will be hosting with football icon Peyton Manning
- The awards show will take place on November 9, he said on Live on Monday
The annual Country Music Association Awards has two new hosts for 2022.
On Monday Luke Bryan, 46, announced on the morning show Live With Kelly And Ryan that he will be hosting the 56th annual CMA awards on Wednesday, November 9 with retired football star Peyton Manning, also 46.
‘Being a part of such a historical night that honors my peers and Country Music is such a privilege,’ Luke said. ‘When I was asked if Peyton Manning is someone I would consider co-hosting with, I didn’t hesitate.’
Two men, no women: The annual Country Music Association Awards has two new hosts for 2022. On Monday Luke Bryan, 46, announced on the morning show Live With Kelly And Ryan that he will be hosting the 56th annual CMA awards on Wednesday, November 9 with retired football star Peyton Manning, also 46
He added, ‘We have become great friends through the years, and what he brings to the table is gonna make it even more of a blast.
‘I know he’s been to the CMA Awards before, but he’s never been with me. Hey Peyton, I hope you’re ready for the night of your life!’
Manning also shared his comments.
There he is: Luke shared the news with Ryan Seacrest on Live on Monday morning
The way they are: Luke was on the show with Andor actor Diego Luna, far left
‘I cannot wait to head to Nashville and take the CMA Awards stage alongside my friend Luke Bryan,’ Peyton said.
‘I am such a huge fan of Country Music, so to have the chance to stand among so many incredibly talented artists is an absolute honor.’
Luke was host last year as well.
CMA added on Instagram, ‘Just drafted our #1 picks for the 2022 #CMAawards!
‘We definitely scored this year with two-time CMA Awards Entertainer of the year @LukeBryan and NFL superstar, @PeytonManning as our hosts! Let the award season begin! Watch Wednesday, Nov. 9 on @ABCNetwork.’
In the past there has been a female cohost. Carrie Underwood filled that role for many years. But this year, the CMA Awards went with two men.
Honored: ‘I cannot wait to head to Nashville and take the CMA Awards stage alongside my friend Luke Bryan,’ Peyton said. ‘I am such a huge fan of Country Music, so to have the chance to stand among so many incredibly talented artists is an absolute honor.’ Seen in 2019
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Originally posted 2022-08-01 15:51:43.