Entertainment · November 13, 2026
Taylor Swift to Perform at CMA Awards for First Time in 13 Years
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Taylor Swift is scheduled to perform at the 60th Annual CMA Awards on November 18, marking her first performance at the ceremony in 13 years. The announcement was made by the Country Music Association and ABC on Friday, November 13. Swift is nominated for Single of the Year for "I Knew It, I Knew You," a country ballad she recorded for the film Toy Story 5. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and U.S. country radio. The ceremony will be broadcast live from Nashville on ABC and Disney+.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Taylor Swift will perform at the 60th Annual CMA Awards.
- The performance marks Swift's first at the CMA Awards in 13 years.
- The ceremony takes place Wednesday, November 18, in Nashville.
- Swift is nominated for Single of the Year for 'I Knew It, I Knew You'.
- The song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' was recorded for the movie Toy Story 5.
- The awards will air on ABC and Disney+.
Reported by only some outlets
- Billboard and Deadline report Swift has nine career CMA wins, while Rolling Stone reports she has twelve.
- Rolling Stone lists other performers including Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, and Tim McGraw.
- Deadline notes Swift is the youngest artist to ever win CMA Entertainer of the Year.
- Variety mentions Swift's last performance was in 2013 where she performed 'Red' with Vince Gill.
- The Hollywood Reporter notes the performance occurs two days after the 2026 Grammy nominations are announced.
Confirmed
- Taylor Swift is performing at the 2026 CMA Awards on November 18.
- The performance is her first at the CMAs since 2013.
- She is nominated for Single of the Year for 'I Knew It, I Knew You'.
- The event will be broadcast on ABC and Disney+.
Reported
- Swift has won 12 total CMA awards. (Rolling Stone)
- Swift has won 9 total CMA awards. (Billboard)
Rumor
- Swift's performance will consist partly or wholly of 'I Knew it, I Knew You'. (Variety)
- Swift is expected to be a top contender for the 2026 Grammy nominations. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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