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CMA Awards: NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson, actor Tyler Perry among presenters

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From NASCAR to the Hollywood, Nashville will welcome a range of entertainers to the stage for "Country Music's Biggest Night".

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and actor, author, and director Tyler Perry will have plenty of company from country music's stars as they hand out this year's CMA Awards. 

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New Artist of the Year nominees Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs and Brett Young, as well as three-time CMA Awards winner and 20-time previous nominee Trisha Yearwood, will step in as presenters and help co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood during the 51st annual CMA Awards. Country artist Dustin Lynch is also on the presenting roster. 

First-time nominees LOCASH who are hoping to take home honors for Vocal Duo of the Year will host the pre-telecast portion of the night.

Also announce to present during the award show is model and Kode With Klossy founder Karlie Kloss, star of Freeform’s “Movie Night with Karlie Kloss,”  actress Lea Michele of ABC’s “The Mayor,” “The Path” actress Michelle Monaghan, stars of ABC’s “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World,” Jason Ritter and JoAnna Garcia Swisher, “Pitch Perfect 3” actresses Ruby Rose and Brittany Snow

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The CMA Awards air November 8 on ABC at 7 p.m. (CT).