Leading up to the 59th annual CMA Awards this Wednesday, viewers can preview the biggest night in country music with "Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20," on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
Hosted by Luke Bryan, the one-hour special will take viewers behind the scenes of Nashville’s iconic music venues and culture.
Cord-cutters can watch the special live on Fubo (5-day free trial), DIRECTV (5-day free trial) and other streaming services listed below.
Where to watch ‘Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20′ for free
Those without cable can stream “Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20″ live on live TV services that offer ABC access, including Fubo (5-day free trial) and DIRECTV (5-day free trial). Watch for free by taking advantage of these trial offers.
Stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
What to expect from 'Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20'
“Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards – Special Edition of 20/20” gives viewers a peek into the world of Nashville, where country music legends were made. The special highlights the city’s most iconic music venues, from the neon-lit bars of Broadway to the Grand Ole Opry, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Who is featured in 'Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards - Special Edition of 20/20‘?
This special edition of 20/20 brings together a lineup of country music stars, including:
- Luke Bryan (Host)
- Kenny Chesney
- Lauren Alaina
- Gabby Barrett
- Dan + Shay
- Russell Dickerson
- Jelly Roll
- Megan Moroney
- Ashley McBryde
- Keith Urban
These stars will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and a look at what makes Nashville the heart of country music.
What are the differences between streaming services?
Fubo - Fubo offers one of the widest selections of channels among live TV streaming services. More than 220 channels, including all the sports and entertainment you love, plus sports add-ons for those niche networks you rely on, and it all starts with a 5-day free trial and $30 off the first month of service.
DIRECTV - Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts as low as $19.99/month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
More Entertainment stories
- How to watch ‘Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion’ for free without cable
- How to watch ‘Smiling Friends’ Season 3, Episode 7 for free tonight
- How to watch Lifetime’s ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ starring Toni Braxton for free
- How to watch ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’ premiere for free
- How to watch WWE Friday Night SmackDown! free live stream today





