Lainey Wilson Returns To Host “The 59th Annual CMA Awards”

Nine-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson hosts “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” for a second consecutive year. Wilson, tied for the most nominations at this year’s awards including the top honor, Entertainer of the Year.

“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,” states Wilson in the announcement. “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.”

Shining a spotlight on country music’s standout talent and creators, Country Music’s Biggest Night broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 19 at 8:00 PM/ET on ABC and will be available next day on Hulu.

Performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” are on sale now.

First held in 1967, the CMA Awards is the longest-running annual music awards program on network television. Nominees and winners are determined by more than 7,000 professional voting members of the Country Music Association. “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” is a production of CMA. Robert Deaton serves as Executive Producer, Alan Carter is Director and Jon Macks is Head Writer.