BREAKING: Lainey Wilson Returns To Host The 60th Annual CMA Awards

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Lainey Wilson. Photo: Disney/Robby Klein

CMA and ABC have revealed that Lainey Wilson will return to host The 60th Annual CMA Awards. This year will mark the 12-time CMA Award winner’s third consecutive year in the role and second consecutive year as solo host.

The announcement was made live on ESPN’s College GameDay, timed to the show’s own milestone 500th show on the road from Louisiana State University in Wilson’s home state.

The CMA Awards broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8/7c on ABC, Disney+ and will be available next day on Hulu.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be hosting the CMA Awards again this year, especially with it being the 60th anniversary,” says Wilson. “I’ve had so much fun hosting the last two years, and this one’s going to be extra special. Can’t wait to see y’all in November!”

The 2026 CMA Awards nominees will be revealed Thursday, Sept. 10, first on ABC’s Good Morning America and then via livestream on CMA’s official YouTube channel. Tickets for the 60th annual CMA Awards go on sale Friday, Sept. 18 at CMAworld.com/tickets.

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