"I can't believe we've never met!" Judd tells Perry on the red carpet during a joint Billboard interview.
The country music celebration kicked off with a special tribute to the late Loretta Lynn, who died Oct. 4 at age 90.
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning host the awards show in Nashville.
"Unfortunately, I'm under the weather," Allen said.
Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert will team up to honor the late artist.
The War & Treaty's Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter bring a soulful mingling of genres to their new EP.
The victors for musical event of the year and music video of the year were revealed Wednesday morning.
Luke Combs, Brothers Osborne, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen and more are set to hit the stage.
The BMI country song of the year honor went to the Luke Combs hit "Forever After All."
Zac Brown Band on their CMA Award nomination, performing with Jimmie Allen and more!
