P1.Her Overconfidence Makes Many People Uncomfortable – Lainey Wilson Feels “Humble” Returning as Host for the 2025 CMA Awards — And This Time, She’ll Do It Solo!.P1
The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19
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Lainey Wilson will host the 59th Annual CMA Awards!
On Sept. 30, the Country Music Association announced the “4x4xU” singer-songwriter is coming back to the organization’s annual awards show as this year’s sole host — after she shared the duty with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning in 2024. “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, 33, in a statement.
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The Grammy winner added, “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.” Wilson’s latest album, Whirlwind, came out last year. She’s currently in the midst of her Whirlwind World Tour, which continues its North American leg through November.
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Nominations for this year’s CMA Awards were announced earlier this month. Wilson tied with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney for most nods, as they each received six. Zach Top trailed with five nominations, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson each earned four. Behind them, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Carson Chamberlain and Kristian Bush scored three apiece. First-time nominees at this year’s CMAs include Tucker Wetmore and songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon.
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Wilson is up for the coveted CMA Entertainer of the Year Award alongside Combs, Johnson, Stapleton and Wallen. She previously won the honor last year. The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on ABC, and will stream the following day on Hulu. Performers and presenters have yet to be announced.
