What do a singer and a pro football player have in common?

So much more than you think.

This year’s hosting duties went tosinger Luke Bryanand former pro football player Peyton Manning.

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It was the second time the duo had emceed the show, and their jokes were on trend.

“We are back,” Manning declared.

“And you know what that means.”

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning hosting CMAs

Bryan jumped in with the punchline, putting on an exaggerated disappointed face.

“Yep, Travis and Taylor weren’t available.”

The former Broncos quarterback chimed in over the audience’s laughter, “Yep.

But the fun didn’t stop there.

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While the audience filled the arena with their “Awww, burn!”

reaction, Manning simply said.

“You nailed it.”