Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host the 2020 CMA Awards! Reba, who has hosted the CMA Awards five times, including co-hosting with Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton in 2019, spoke out about the chance to host with Darius for the first time.

“I’m thrilled that I get to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share the stage with Darius Rucker,” Reba said in a statement. “We”re looking forward to a night of celebrating great country music, and hope you’ll tune in and watch!”

The Hootie & the Blowfish singer is equally eager to get to work alongside Reba for the first time, especially during such a pivotal time.

“I look forward to the CMA Awards every year because of the incredible performances and the opportunity to celebrate this year in country music,” Darius said. “To be invited to host this year’s awards alongside Reba — are you kidding me? — it is an absolute honor. Even though this year will look a little different than normal, I know that we’re all eager for a night of musical celebration, and this year’s show definitely won’t disappoint.”

The 2020 CMA Awards will air live from Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Due to COVID-19, the event will be virtual, without a live audience.

“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Reba and Darius as this year’s CMA Awards hosts,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “Their playful chemistry and genuine warmth are exactly what we know our viewers want to see this year. We look forward to bringing fans a night of celebration, live performances and a television experience unlike any other. We cannot wait to share more details about our show in the coming weeks.”

The 2020 CMA Awards will air live on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.