It’s a serious rating for the Country Music Association Awards.
NFL nice Peyton Manning and nation music star Luke Bryan will host the stay CMA Awards ceremony in Nashville this November, organizers introduced Monday.
“I cannot wait to head to Nashville and take the CMA Awards stage alongside my friend Luke Bryan,” Manning, 46, stated in an announcement. “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.”
Bryan, additionally 46, is not any stranger to the CMA Awards, having received entertainer of the 12 months on the 2014 and 2015 ceremonies. He hosted the awards present final 12 months.
First-time host Manning additionally owns his fair proportion of trophies as a two-time Super Bowl champion and five-time NFL Most Valuable Player. The retired quarterback handed for 71,940 yards and 539 touchdowns throughout his 18 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, which each rank third in NFL historical past.
Manning performed faculty soccer on the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, situated about 180 miles east of Nashville.
“Being a part of such a historical night that honors my peers and country music is such a privilege,” stated Bryan, whose songs embody “Country Girl” and “Kick the Dust Up.”
“When I was asked if Peyton Manning is someone I would consider co-hosting with, I didn’t hesitate,” the singer stated. “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.”
The present is scheduled to happen Nov. 9 on the Bridgestone Arena and can air on ABC.
Bryan is a choose on ABC’s “American Idol,” whereas Manning co-stars on a weekly alternate “Monday Night Football” broadcast with brother Eli Manning on ESPN. Manning additionally headlines the NFL documentary collection “Peyton’s Places” on ESPN+.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com