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The 2024 CMA Awards are officially here, with country’s biggest and brightest stars taking over the red carpet at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.Morgan Wallen leads this year’s nominees with seven nods. Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton follow with five nods each, while Post Malone and Lainey Wilson each got four. Louis Bell, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves all received three nominations.
The show — hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Wilson — will also feature a number of star-studded performances. Bryan, Combs, Johnson, Moroney, Musgraves, Malone, Stapleton, Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Riley Green, Sierra Hull, Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Thomas Rhett, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Molly Tuttle and Bailey Zimmerman are all set to take the stage.
Meanwhile, Simone Biles, Clint Black, Jeff Bridges, Mark Collie, Jordan Davis, Freddie Freeman, Don Johnson, Jackson Laux, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, Katharine McPhee, The Oak Ridge Boys, Taylor Frankie Paul, Carly Pearce, Caleb Pressley, Nate Smith, Daniel Sunjata, Mitchell Tenpenny and Billy Bob Thornton will also join the fun as the evening’s presenters.
The 58th Annual CMA airs live from Bridgestone Arena on ABC and next day on Hulu. To celebrate the country-filled night, check out our gallery of photos from the red carpet below.

Ashley Cooke

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Ashley Cooke at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Blanco Brown

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Blanco Brown at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Hunter Hayes

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Hunter Hayes at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Colbie Caillat

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Colbie Caillat at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Josh Phillips

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Josh Phillips at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Chapel Hart

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Trea Swindle, Danica Hart, Devynn Hart of Chapel Hart at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Tigirlily Gold

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Krista Slaubaugh, Kendra Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Moriah Smallbone

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Moriah Smallbone at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Ian Bohen

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Ian Bohen at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Tiera Kennedy

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Tiera Kennedy at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Riley Green

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Riley Green at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Megan Moroney

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Megan Moroney at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Dax

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Dax at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Oak Ridge Boys

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Richard Sterban, William Lee Golden, Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Daniel Sunjata

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Daniel Sunjata at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Mitchell Tenpenny

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c at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

O.N.E The Duo

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Prana Supreme Diggs, Tekitha Washington of O.N.E The Duo at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Sarah Trahern

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Sarah Trahern at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cody Johnson

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Cody Johnson at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

The War and Treaty

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Michael Trotter Jr., Tanya Trotter of The War and Treaty at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Dasha

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Dasha at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

Jeff Bridges

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Jeff Bridges at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville.

The second annual Billboard No. 1s Party kicked off the upcoming 2024 Billboard Music Awards on Tuesday night (Nov. 19), and the star-studded event took over The h.wood Group’s Keys nightclub on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. Among the A-list attendees included AJ McLean and Howie Dorough from Backstreet Boys, A$AP Ferg, Bella Poarch, K-pop group […]

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The information-packed day concluded with a Superstar Q&A with Billboard cover star Olivia Rodrigo.

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Musical powerhouse Quincy Jones died on Sunday (Nov. 3) at 91 years old. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived […]

In October, NewJeans starred in the first edition of Billboard Artist, a new series of collectible art books produced by Billboard Korea. The inaugural edition tells the girl group’s story through a visual lens, showcasing the members’ style and fashion while incorporating interview highlights as well. NewJeans was honored as Group of the Year at Billboard’s 2024 Women in Music awards show.Billboard Korea launched in August with a star-studded event in Seoul — the K-Power 100 — bringing together the leaders of all of South Korea’s major music companies and featuring performances by some of the region’s most exciting talent. Billboard Artist, an initiative led by Billboard Korea creative director Woo Lee, is available for purchase on Weverse and through various other retailers.
Below, Lee explains all about the new print series.
What is Billboard Artist?
Billboard Artist is a large-format, unbound visual art book designed for people to enjoy each page like a poster. This unique book showcases the inspiration and impact of musicians through photography, art, essays, and illustrations. Unlike traditional magazines, which have a limited life, Billboard Artist is a timeless collectible, featuring content in English and Korean. It is also available in select bookstores worldwide.
Why did you launch Billboard Artist? 
In a pre-smartphone era, magazine titles like Hero, Muse, and Icon portrayed stars as distant, untouchable figures. The world once craved stars who exuded perfection and mystique — think of David Bowie or Prince. But now, stars openly share details of their everyday lives — who they travel with, what books they read, the ideologies they hold — making them more relatable to the public. Musicians express their creativity across multiple realms beyond music, including fashion, visual arts, documentaries, and acting. Their multifaceted creativity serves as a major source of inspiration for all of us. We wanted to capture this in a tangible art book that showcases their diverse artistry and impact.
Describe the way you work with artists to create these books.
We choose an act and use their sound, history, personality and aesthetic as a source of inspiration, while also drawing from social issues, history, politics, humanities, science or mythology of significance to the artists. This might result in a fashion collaboration, an essay or poetry collaboration with a writer, a visual art collaboration with a digital artist, a beauty portrait with beauty and scent, or a short film produced with a videographer. All of this is developed freely and flexibly in conversations with the featured artists — their participation and creativity is key to the process.
Will Billboard Artist exclusively feature K-pop musicians because it’s produced by Billboard Korea?
No. Billboard Artist does not limit its scope by nationality, language, or territory. Billboard’s 130-year legacy of credibility and influence has always transcended borders. But there’s a reason why this project began with Billboard Korea. The Korean music industry prizes powerful storytelling, visual impact and fan engagement, and has a symbiotic relationship with the fashion and beauty sectors. That unique Korean perspective informs our vision.
Why was NewJeans chosen for the first edition?
The first question for us is always: “Who is the most talked-about musician right now?” We wanted to feature an artist who resonates in the present while evoking the past and inspiring thoughts of the future. NewJeans was the perfect choice because their music, fashion, and aesthetics blend ’80s nostalgia with a modern, forward-looking appeal. This 56-page art book captures the group’s charm, fusing elements of 1980s Italian youth culture, traditional Korean hanok houses, and the symbolism of birds in contemporary art into a poetic visual narrative.
How often will new editions of Billboard Artist be released?
Unlike a magazine, Billboard Artist doesn’t follow a fixed release schedule. When an artist is selected, there could be two editions in a month or just one in two months. For this year, a single edition will be released as a year-end treat, with more editions planned for 2025.
Where can people currently purchase the NewJeans edition?
Online pre-orders have closed, and we’re now in the second print run. Starting in mid-November, it will also be available at select bookstores. Updates will be posted on Billboard Korea’s Instagram.
A version of this story appears in the Oct. 26, 2024, issue of Billboard.

It was a graveyard smash on Halloween this year, as musicians did the monster mash nationwide while showing off their creative and elaborate costume ideas. As usual, Heidi Klum hosted her annual Halloween Party, this year presented by Butterfinger, Mattel, and Prime Video at New York City’s The Venue on Music Row. Known for her […]

This is Halloween! This is Halloween — and today’s biggest stars weren’t afraid to go all out for their costumes this spooky season. Couples costumes were strong this year, with Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco kicking things off in whimsical Alice in Wonderland-inspired costumes. The Rare Beauty founder rocked a blonde wig and light blue dress […]

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means celebrities will be pulling out all the tricks and treats to impress fans with their costume choices. Over the years, A-listers have proven their passion for the holiday by showing off impressive costumes, embodying their favorite characters, creepy-crawly creatures and more with wigs, custom outfits and […]

In 2024, the average merchandise campaign consists of 50 pieces of artwork that can easily be adapted for use on varied tour and direct-to-consumer items, says Matt Young, president of Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merch and brand management company. But for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS campaign, he says, “I think we’ve done at least 375 unique pieces of art.”Rodrigo’s singular vision for her first arena tour extended to the products sold at its kiosks. As the album rollout and tour details came together last year, the pop star coordinated with management, Bravado and label partners to ensure that each piece of merch “felt cohesive to the greater GUTS world,” says Michelle An, Interscope Geffen A&M president/head of creative strategy.
The number of items kept ballooning as Rodrigo leaned into the creative process, with a literally hands-on approach to identifying opportunities — from concocting mood boards to helping create color palettes to touching fabrics to ensure T-shirt quality. “This was Olivia saying, ‘I think this could be more. How do we do it?’ ” Young recalls.
Some highlights of Rodrigo’s GUTS merch line include unique jewelry (silver crescent moon rings and star necklaces, a nod to the tour’s set design), a butterfly design on tote bags and pool floats, an elastic bandage tin to store “vampire”-ready Band-Aids and, ahead of Netflix’s Oct. 29 release of her tour film, a set of five GUTS popcorn boxes, perfect for a premiere-night group hang. Along with the souvenirs that are now widely available at Rodrigo’s online shop, Young also points out that her various retail partners, ranging from global fashion chains to suburban Targets, also featured their own exclusive items: “The Zara in Europe has to have something different than the Hot Topic in the U.S.”
And just as Rodrigo ended each show sporting a tank top with a cheeky message customized for each city, every GUTS tour stop with multiple shows offered customized merch, including city-­specific T-shirts and unique concert artwork designed in conjunction with local female artists. Rodrigo and Bravado approached the posters (shown below) as the ultimate collectible item — and once word got out about them early in the live run, fans started arriving to shows hours early to hit the merch booth.
“Is it logistically challenging? Sometimes, yes,” Young admits. “But it’s offset by the passion. You’re helping build a relationship with a fan in a way that they can’t really get anywhere else.”
This story appears in the Oct. 26, 2024, issue of Billboard.

SEVENTEEN has touched down in the United States. The superstar K-pop group kicked off the U.S. leg of their [RIGHT HERE] world tour at the Allstate Arena in Chicago on Tuesday night (Oct. 22), marking their first time onstage in the nation in more than two years. The three-hour show was jam-packed with 22 songs […]