A Star-Studded Lineup of Performers Takes the Stage for the 2024 CMA Awards
Every year, country music’s brightest stars gather in downtown Nashville for country music’s biggest night. On November 20th, the 58th annual CMA Awards were hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson. As the longest-running annual music awards program on network television, the evening was filled with exciting performances and emotional moments.
Featured Performers and Nominees
Kacey Musgraves, one of the standout artists of the evening, earned three award nominations and took the stage for a highly anticipated performance. Along with Musgraves, other country music greats like Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, Eric Church, Luke Combs, and Cody Johnson also performed, contributing to a night brimming with talent.
About “The Architect” by Kacey Musgraves
Musgraves released “The Architect” on her 2024 album Deeper Well, which is currently in the running for CMA Album of the Year. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, marking her fifth top-ten album. On Deeper Well, Musgraves embraced a country-folk sound, shifting to a “different energy” from her previous albums. Co-written by Musgraves alongside Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “The Architect” has become one of the standout tracks on the album.
Relive the studio version of The Architect below!
Kacey Musgraves Performs “The Architect” Live at the CMA Awards
Taking the stage solo with just an acoustic guitar, Musgraves delivered a stripped-down, elegant rendition of “The Architect”. Her performance earned a standing ovation from many in the audience, as her emotional delivery and raw talent shone through in the intimate arrangement.
Watch Kacey Musgraves’ performance at the CMA Awards in the video below!
With her poised performance and heartfelt rendition, Kacey Musgraves once again demonstrated why she is one of country music’s most respected and celebrated artists.