Taylor Swift is heading back to her country music roots, and Swifties have every reason to be excited!
The superstar has officially been announced as a performer at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, marking her first performance at the prestigious country music ceremony in 13 years.
The announcement, made by the Country Music Association and ABC on November 13, 2026, comes as the awards celebrate six decades of honouring the biggest names in country music.
A Special Homecoming for Taylor Swift
Long before she became one of the world’s biggest pop stars, Taylor Swift was a teenage country singer making her mark in Nashville.
Her history with the CMA Awards goes back to 2006, when she first attended the ceremony. A year later, she won the Horizon Award, and in 2009, she became the youngest artist ever to win the coveted Entertainer of the Year title.
Swift went on to win the award again in 2011.
Her last CMA performance was in 2013, when she delivered a memorable rendition of “Red” alongside Vince Gill and Alison Krauss. That same evening, she received the prestigious Pinnacle Award, recognising her extraordinary achievements in music.
Now, 13 years later, her return feels like a full circle moment for the singer who successfully crossed from country music into global pop superstardom.
Taylor Swift Joins a Star-Studded Lineup
Swift is also nominated for Single of the Year for “I Knew It, I Knew You,” bringing her career total to 26 CMA nominations.
Although the organisers have confirmed her performance, details of the song she will sing have not yet been revealed.
The evening will feature performances by country music favourites including Kacey Musgraves, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Tim McGraw, Luke Combs and Megan Moroney.
A special tribute to Dolly Parton is also planned, adding another memorable moment to the milestone celebration.
When and Where to Watch the CMA Awards 2026
Hosted by Lainey Wilson for the third consecutive year, the 60th Annual CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
The ceremony will air live from 8 PM to 11 PM Eastern Time on ABC and Disney+, with next day streaming available on Hulu in the United States.
For Taylor Swift fans, this isn’t just another awards show appearance. It’s a return to the stage where some of her earliest career milestones were celebrated.
And whether she revisits a country classic or surprises everyone with something new, one thing is certain: her comeback to the CMA Awards is already one of the most anticipated performances of the night.
