Lainey Wilson to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards
Sep 8, 2026, 2:16 PM
The 60th Annual Country Music Association Awards will be back with a familiar face as host as country superstar Lainey Wilson will return as host.
After several years of being hosted by Luke Bryan and Denver Bronco legend Peyton Manning, Lainey Wilson joined the two as co-host in 2024 and then returned last year as the lone solo host. This will be her third consecutive show as a host for the awards show.
Lainey shared “I couldn’t be more excited to host the CMA Awards again this year, especially with it being the 60th anniversary.”
The show will take place Wednesday November 18th on ABC from Nashville and this years nominees will be announced this Thursday September 10th.
