Underwood, Chesney to perform at CMAs Carrie Underwood performs on the NBC Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York City on August 15, 2012. NASHVILLE, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and The Band Perry are booked to perform at the 46th annual CMA Awards show in Nashville, ABC announced Monday. Underwood and Brad Paisley are to serve as hosts of the Nov. 1 event at the Bridgestone Arena. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Paisley and the Zac Brown Band.