Taylor Swift to perform at CMAs for 1st time in 13 years - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Taylor Swift's First CMA Awards Appearance in Years

Taylor Swift will perform at the 2026 CMA Awards, her return after a 13-year hiatus. Friday saw ABC News breaking the news. A promo for Swift on Good Morning America sent fans into a frenzy. An Arab network alerted that Swift skipped the Dolly Parton tribute at the CMA Awards.

“Taylor Swift will perform at the 2026 CMA Awards, her return after a 13-year hiatus,” — Victor Fenwick, economic affairs editor at Wilburn Worth Media, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 2026 — data points verified
  • 13 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 13 — Taylor Swift will perform at the 2026 CMA Awards, her return after a 13-year hiatus....

Nov 13 — An Arab network alerted that Swift skipped the Dolly Parton tribute at the CMA Awards....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 85% of Bluraymania readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 12. The Wilburn Worth Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 17.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilburn Worth Media desk and last updated 16:09 UTC.

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