Lainey WilsonLainey Wilson is returning to the CMA Awards as country music’s night of nights celebrates its 60th anniversary.
The Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC revealed that Wilson, a 12-time CMA Award winner, returns for the third consecutive year and second consecutive year as a solo host to present the 60th Annual CMA Awards.
This year’s awards ceremony will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, 18 November, on ABC and Disney+. The event will be available to watch the following day on Hulu.
The announcement of Wilson’s return as host arrived during a live promo on ESPN’s College GameDay – filmed from Wilson’s home state of Louisiana. Check out the promo below.
Wilson said of hosting the CMA Awards for the third time, “I couldn’t be more excited to be hosting the CMA Awards again this year, especially with it being the 60th anniversary.”
She continued, “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!”
CMA will reveal the nominees for this year’s awards on Thursday, 10 September – first during Good Morning America on ABC and then via a livestream on CMA’s official YouTube channel. Tickets to attend the ceremony will be available from Friday, 18 September, via the CMA website.
Nominees and winners of the CMA Awards are decided by a panel of over 7,000 professional voting members of the Country Music Association.
Last week, finalists for the CMA International Awards were announced. They included musicians and industry figures from the US and abroad, with Australia’s James Johnston and Wade Forster nominated in the Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award category.
Meanwhile, Justin Thomson from iHeartCountry AU has been nominated in the International Country Broadcaster Award category. Lainey Wilson is also among the nominees in the International Artist Achievement Award category.
Recipients of the CMA International Awards will be announced later this year.
