Country Music's Biggest Stages Come Alive in New '20/20' Special
The countdown to the 59th Annual CMA Awards has officially begun, and music fans are being taken on a nostalgic journey through the legendary stages of Nashville. The special, titled "Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20," is hosted by Luke Bryan and features some of country's biggest stars sharing their stories about Music City's most iconic venues.
Kenny Chesney reminisced about his early days playing on Lower Broadway, where he would sit on stools for four hours a night with just a tip jar in front of him. The singer reminisced about the excitement of performing live music in the city that sparked his career.
The Grand Ole Opry is another historic stage that has left its mark on many artists. Keith Urban reflected on his experiences, stating that being part of the Opry was "a whole other level" than just being in Nashville. The country star's words highlight the prestige and history associated with this legendary venue.
Other notable appearances include Jelly Roll, who shares stories about his own experiences on Music City's biggest stages, as well as Megan Moroney, Ashley McBryde, Dolly Parton, and Lauren Alaina. Each artist reflects on their journey to success in Nashville and how the city's iconic venues played a role in shaping their careers.
The special will also explore this year's CMA Award-nominated Musical Event of the Year collaborations, featuring some of the most buzzworthy pairings in country music right now. Blake Shelton teams up with Post Malone, while Carrie Underwood collaborates with Cody Johnson and Ella Langley joins forces with Riley Green.
"Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20" airs on Tuesday, November 18 at 10:07-11:00 p.m. EST on ABC and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The 59th Annual CMA Awards itself takes place live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 19 at 8:00 EST, with a live streaming preshow preceding the ceremony.
The countdown to the 59th Annual CMA Awards has officially begun, and music fans are being taken on a nostalgic journey through the legendary stages of Nashville. The special, titled "Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20," is hosted by Luke Bryan and features some of country's biggest stars sharing their stories about Music City's most iconic venues.
Kenny Chesney reminisced about his early days playing on Lower Broadway, where he would sit on stools for four hours a night with just a tip jar in front of him. The singer reminisced about the excitement of performing live music in the city that sparked his career.
The Grand Ole Opry is another historic stage that has left its mark on many artists. Keith Urban reflected on his experiences, stating that being part of the Opry was "a whole other level" than just being in Nashville. The country star's words highlight the prestige and history associated with this legendary venue.
Other notable appearances include Jelly Roll, who shares stories about his own experiences on Music City's biggest stages, as well as Megan Moroney, Ashley McBryde, Dolly Parton, and Lauren Alaina. Each artist reflects on their journey to success in Nashville and how the city's iconic venues played a role in shaping their careers.
The special will also explore this year's CMA Award-nominated Musical Event of the Year collaborations, featuring some of the most buzzworthy pairings in country music right now. Blake Shelton teams up with Post Malone, while Carrie Underwood collaborates with Cody Johnson and Ella Langley joins forces with Riley Green.
"Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20" airs on Tuesday, November 18 at 10:07-11:00 p.m. EST on ABC and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The 59th Annual CMA Awards itself takes place live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 19 at 8:00 EST, with a live streaming preshow preceding the ceremony.
it's gonna be awesome to hear from jelly roll, megan moroney, ashley mcbryde, dolly parton, and lauren alaina each with their own unique perspectives on how music city shaped their careers
so i just saw this new special on 20/20 about country music's biggest stages and it was SO cool!!! 
it's crazy to think about how far some of these artists have come, from just sitting on stools on lower broadway for tips to performing in front of thousands of people 
. and can we talk about the collabs they're doing this year? blake shelton with post malone?!?! 
it's gonna be lit! 
The CMA Awards have been bringin' some serious stars together, like Blake Shelton & Post Malone collaborating for Musical Event of the Year 
. Have you seen their performances stats? - Median views: 3M; Average engagement: 50k 
. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll's fanbase has grown by 27% since he started sharing his Nashville stage stories 
. Not bad for a city that's all about storytellin' and good ol' country vibes 
and I think this "Center Stage" special is gonna be EVERYTHING 
! It's like, these artists are sharing their stories about performing on iconic stages like Lower Broadway and the Grand Ole Opry, and it's giving me LIFE 
. The fact that they're talking about how those experiences shaped their careers is so relatable 
. And can we talk about the collabs for Musical Event of the Year? Blake Shelton with Post Malone? Carrie Underwood with Cody Johnson? Those sound like some fire performances 
.
I'm also loving the collabs this year, Blake Shelton with Post Malone is gonna be EPIC 
and I gotta say, it brought back some serious nostalgia vibes for me. love how they featured so many legends like Kenny Chesney and Dolly Parton - their stories are truly inspiring! but what really got me thinking is how Nashville's iconic venues have become a breeding ground for new talent too... like Jelly Roll, who's been making waves with his own music 
Music City's biggest stages are always so iconic 
it's like they're trying to make us all nostalgic for the good ol' days of playing on stools on Lower Broadway... I mean, who hasn't been there right? 
but seriously, it's cool that these artists are sharing their stories. I've always loved the grandeur of the Grand Ole Opry – it's like something out of a movie 
and now we get to see Keith Urban's take on it, which is bound to be epic 
And then there's The Grand Ole Opry... Keith Urban said being part of it is like a whole different level of prestige 
. Kenny Chesney's story about sitting on stools with just a tip jar in front of him is seriously inspiring 
. I'm also super excited to see Jelly Roll and Megan Moroney sharing their stories, it's gonna be so cool to learn about their journeys to stardom 
. And the CMA Award-nominated collaborations? Yaaas, let's get this party started! 
. I mean, can you imagine performing on Lower Broadway for just a tip jar? 
. And the Grand Ole Opry, oh man... it's like being part of something bigger than yourself