The special, to air Nov. 7, will feature Wynonna Judd, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and more.
Kelsea Ballerini to return as co-host, while Carrie Underwood has been announced as the first performer for the awards show.
While McGraw was enthusiastic about showing off his father’s jersey, the country singer had a complicated relationship with his late dad.
Their little one was born on Oct. 27.
For only the second time in CMA history, all five nominees for new artist of the year are 30+ at the Nov. 9 show.
Morris wrote the song with her husband and fellow singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd, as well as writer-producer Greg Kurstin.
Plus, Thomas Rhett & Riley Green hit the Hot Country Songs top 10 with "Half of Me."
The War and Treaty, The Black Keys, Cody Johnson and Patty Loveless are also among this year's performers.
Mooney focused on clean eating, exercise and avoiding alcohol.
Guests at the ceremony included Ernest, Lauren Alaina and RaeLynn.
