Lainey Wilson will return as host of the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards ceremony, airing live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 19. The awards ceremony will also stream on Hulu the next day.
The CMA posted the news on social media: “The bell-bottom queen is ready, are y’all? 
@LaineyWilson returns to host “The 59th Annual #CMAawards” LIVE November 19 on @ABCNetwork and stream next day on @Hulu!”
Wilson said in a statement: “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. 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 is tied for the most nominations this year, including the night’s top award ‘Entertainer of the Year’ alongside fellow nominees Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen. Wilson is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year alongside Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney.
Performers for the 59th Annual CMA Awards will be announced soon, with tickets for the event available: HERE.
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