59th Annual CMA Awards: Lainey Wilson to Host and Perform, Leading Nominations for Entertainer of the Year
The 59th Annual CMA Awards is set to feature a star-studded lineup of performers, with Lainey Wilson taking on the roles of host and musical performer. Wilson, who grew up watching the CMA Awards, expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. She is also tied for the most nominations this year, including a nomination for Entertainer of the Year. Other nominees for the prestigious award include Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Little Big Town.
The ceremony will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, November 19, at 8/7c. Fans can watch the show live on ABC or stream it the next day on Hulu. Wilson will be competing for Entertainer of the Year against Combs, Wallen, Stapleton, and Cody Johnson. She is also nominated in multiple categories alongside Ella Langley and Megan Moroney, with a total of six nominations each.
The Female Vocalist of the Year category includes Wilson, Moroney, Langley, Lambert, and Ballerini, while the Male Vocalist of the Year category features Combs, Johnson, Wallen, Top, and Stapleton. The full list of nominees can be found on the CMA Awards website. In addition to hosting, Wilson will also perform during the awards show, along with a lineup of other artists such as Combs, Langley, Moroney, Top, Ballerini, Stapleton, and more.
Tickets for the show are currently available for purchase on cmaawards.com/tickets. The CMA Awards nominees and winners are determined by over 7,000 professional voting members of the Country Music Association, representing various sectors of the industry. This peer-voted recognition celebrates the creativity and dedication of those shaping the genre and inspiring fans worldwide. Don't miss the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 19, at 8/7c on ABC.