Lainey Wilson to Host CMA Awards Live from Nashville November 19

Lainey Wilson will officially return as host for the “59th Annual CMA Awards,” marking her second consecutive year leading Country Music’s Biggest Night™. Wilson, a nine-time CMA Award winner and this year’s most-nominated artist, is tied for Entertainer of the Year, further spotlighting her impact on the industry. The awards ceremony will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM EST on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.

“I grew up watching the CMA Awards like it was the Super Bowl, so to be hosting for a second year is a true honor,” Wilson said. “I’m humbled that CMA has trusted me with this role, and I can’t wait to love on this genre that has given me so much.” The CMA Awards nominees and winners are selected by more than 7,000 voting members across the Country Music Association, celebrating the creativity and dedication of professionals who shape and inspire fans worldwide.

Performers and presenters for the 59th Annual CMA Awards will be announced soon. The show remains the longest-running annual music awards program on network television, held since 1967 and honoring the genre’s artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry professionals. Tickets are currently on sale at cmaawards.com/tickets, with more info available at CMAawards.com and updates on social channels using #CMAawards.