The latest addition to the star-studded lineup of performers at tomorrow night’s (Wednesday, November 4th) CMA Awards is a musical collaboration between newcomer Chris Stapleton and one of his biggest fans, Justin Timberlake. The news was announced yesterday (Monday, November 2nd) on ABC’s Good Morning America, where Chris will be a guest on Wednesday morning.
Chris is a contender in three CMA Awards categories — Male Vocalist, New Artist, and Album of the Year for Traveller, which he co-produced with Dave Cobb.
The CMA Awards, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
FAST FACTS
- Chris first met Justin when he was hired by Justin’s wife, actress Jessica Biel, to perform at Justin’s birthday party a couple years ago.
- Justin reportedly wanted to produce Chris’ debut album but the newcomer decided to go in a different direction.
