Primary Television Network for the 2024 Country Music Awards
The 2024 Country Music Association Awards will air on ABC, the network that has held the exclusive U.S. television broadcast rights for the ceremony since 2006. The show is produced by Dick Clark Productions and Air Productions, with the network scheduling the live telecast on a Sunday evening in November. ABC's parent company, The Walt Disney Company, distributes the broadcast across its owned-and-operated stations and affiliate partners nationwide. For viewers checking their local listings, the network is widely available on most cable and satellite packages, and the event is also streamed live on Hulu with a live TV add-on. The network typically schedules the ceremony in direct competition with other major awards shows, and the 2024 edition follows this same broadcast model. Forbes coverage of the 2024 CMA Awards broadcast details.
Streaming and Digital Access Options
In addition to the traditional over-the-air ABC feed, the 2024 Country Music Awards are available through several authenticated streaming services that carry the ABC live channel. Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream all include ABC in their base channel lineups, allowing subscribers to watch the ceremony live on their devices. Disney+ does not carry the live ABC feed, but Hulu's live TV tier does. The official CMA Awards website also provides a live stream for viewers in the United States, requiring a cable or streaming provider login for authentication. These digital options mirror the exact same broadcast schedule as the ABC television airing, with no delay for streaming viewers. ABC official entertainment news and schedule page.
Global Broadcast and International Channel Availability
Outside the United States, the 2024 Country Music Awards are distributed through a network of international broadcast partners and streaming platforms. In Canada, the ceremony airs on CTV, a national English-language network owned by Bell Media. CTV carries the same live telecast, and Canadian viewers can also stream the show on the CTV app with a valid pay-TV subscription. In Australia, Fox8 and Foxtel broadcast the awards, while in the United Kingdom, Sky Arts has historically carried the ceremony. The global distribution strategy ensures the show reaches audiences in key markets, with local networks securing the rights through agreements with the CMA and its production partners. CTV official entertainment programming page.
International Streaming Platforms and Delayed Broadcasts
Several international streaming platforms carry the Country Music Awards on a delayed or live basis, depending on the region. In selected European markets, the show is available on streaming services that partner with local broadcasters, and some platforms offer on-demand viewing shortly after the live U.S. telecast. The CMA has also expanded its digital footprint by making performance clips and highlights available on its official YouTube channel and social media accounts shortly after the broadcast. These clips are geo-restricted in some territories, but the official CMA website provides global access to certain video content. The international broadcast model relies on a mix of linear television deals and digital rights agreements, with each territory having its own specific airing schedule. CMA Awards official YouTube channel.
How to Confirm Your Local Broadcast Channel and Time
To confirm the exact channel and airing time for the 2024 Country Music Awards in your specific market, viewers should check the official ABC schedule page or the CMA Awards website closer to the event date. Local ABC affiliate stations may adjust the start time slightly based on regional programming, so checking your local listings is