Lainey Wilson to Return as Host of the 59th Annual CMA Awards, Cementing Her Role as Country’s Leading Lady
- All Country News
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
Lainey Wilson isn’t just taking a victory lap, she’s carving out her place as one of the defining voices of country music’s modern era. This morning, the Country Music Association and ABC announced that the nine-time CMA Award winner will once again host The 59th Annual CMA Awards, set to air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
It’s a return to the spotlight that feels both celebratory and inevitable. After all, Wilson enters this year tied for the most nominations, including a nod for the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy, the kind of recognition that signals she’s no longer the underdog from Baskin, Louisiana, but the face of the genre’s future.
“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,” said Wilson. “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.”
For Wilson, the CMA Awards aren’t just another gig. They’re the pinnacle stage of the music she’s devoted her life to, a chance to step into the lineage of icons who’ve both performed and hosted on country’s biggest night. And while the rhinestones and red carpets may glitter, the CMA’s greatest power lies behind the scenes: more than 7,000 voting members, artists, songwriters, producers, radio voices, and industry leaders, deciding which names get etched into history.
That peer-driven recognition is what makes the CMA Awards unlike any other. It’s country music voting for country music, a reflection of the genre’s sprawling community and the stories it tells. And with Wilson at the helm, the show promises not only star-studded performances and history-making wins but also a reminder of the genre’s heart.
Performers and presenters will be revealed in the coming weeks, but if history is any indication, expect surprise collaborations, tear-stained acceptance speeches, and at least one “did you see that?” moment that will have fans talking long after the lights dim.
Tickets are already on sale at cmaawards.com/tickets, meaning fans will once again pack Bridgestone Arena for the three-hour broadcast. And for those watching at home, The 59th Annual CMA Awards airs live on ABC Nov. 19 (8:00–11:00 PM EST), with next-day streaming on Hulu.
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