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Lainey Wilson Returns to Host 60th Annual CMA Awards
Lainey Wilson returns to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards, building on her recent Entertainer of the Year win and six nominations from last year.
- On Saturday, the Country Music Association announced that Lainey Wilson will return to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards, taking place Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, airing live on ABC and Disney+.
- Organizers timed the announcement to coincide with ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcast from Louisiana State University, marking the program's milestone 500th show on the road in Wilson's home state.
- This appearance marks Wilson's third consecutive year hosting and her second time as solo host; the 34-year-old artist has earned 12 CMA Awards in just three years, ranking second among all female artists.
- Nominees for the 60th annual ceremony will be revealed on Thursday, September 10, on ABC's "Good Morning America" and via the CMA's official YouTube channel, with tickets going on sale Friday, September 18.
- Over 7,000 professional voting members of the Country Music Association determine winners for this milestone 60th anniversary production, continuing a Nashville broadcast tradition that has featured hosts including Johnny Cash and Vince Gill.
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