Ahead of Country Music’s Biggest Night™ and the Country Music Awards 60th anniversary, ABC News takes viewers backstage and center stage with some of country music’s biggest names in “Darius, Dolly and 60 Years of Celebration: Countdown to the CMA Awards with Robin Roberts.” Marking her 16th year as part of the annual tradition, “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts returns to host the one-hour primetime special that will celebrate six decades of unforgettable performances, iconic artists and defining moments in country music. The special airs TUESDAY, NOV. 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.
“Darius, Dolly & 60 Years of Celebration – Countdown to the CMA Awards with Robin Roberts” | Nov. 17
In the primetime special, Roberts brings viewers an intimate look at “Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie,“ the new feature-length documentary, which she executive produces, that explores the triumphs and hardships that shaped the life and career of country music trailblazer Darius Rucker. She also sits down with Lainey Wilson, who shares a preview of Country Music’s Biggest Night™ and the lessons she learned from the legendary Dolly Parton. Roberts will also look back at six decades of groundbreaking performances, unforgettable collaborations and the artists who have made the CMA’s a beloved tradition for generations of country music fans. This year, the special will honor cultural icon Dolly Parton, revisiting some of her most unforgettable moments and paying tribute to her unique wit, warmth, unmistakable sparkle and — above all — kindness that made her an enduring icon. The special also includes appearances by Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton and more.
The 60th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Lainey
“The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Lainey Wilson, airs live WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and Disney+ and streams next day on Hulu.
“Darius Rucker: They Called Me Hootie” premieres MONDAY, Nov. 16, on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.
For “Darius, Dolly and 60 Years of Celebration: Countdown to the CMA Awards with Robin Roberts,” Janice Johnston is senior executive producer. David Sloan serves as senior executive producer for ABC News Studios. Katie Conway and Emily Whipp are executive producers. Monica Escobedo is senior entertainment producer.
About 20/20:ABC News’ 20/20 is the No
About “20/20”:ABC News’ “20/20” is the No. 1 award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for almost 50 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports, and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9-11 p.m. ET on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms, Disney+ and Hulu.
About ABC News Studios:ABC News Studios is inspired by ABC News’ trusted reporting and is an award-winning, premium news and documentary original production house and commissioning partner of series and specials. ABC News Studios champions untold and authentic stories driving the cultural zeitgeist, spanning true crime, investigations, pop culture and news-adjacent stories. ABC News Studios’ original titles include critically acclaimed documentaries “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields,” “BRATS,” “The Lady Bird Diaries,” Emmy®-winning “Patrice: The Movie,” “Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything,” “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story” and most recently “#SKYKING.” Other popular docuseries, documentaries and specials include “Scamanda,” “The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer,” “Betrayal” series, “Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?,” “The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn?,” “Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel” and “The Mystery of Richard Simmons – A Diane Sawyer Special.”
