The 60th Annual CMA Awards

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The CMA Awards celebrate 60 years of shining a spotlight on the industry’s most outstanding talent and unforgettable moments. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+ and next day on Hulu.

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Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+ and next day on Hulu.

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September 5, 2026

LAINEY WILSON RETURNS TO HOST ‘THE 60TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS’

CMA and ABC have revealed that 12-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson will return to host “The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” marking her third consecutive year in the role and second consecutive year as solo host. The announcement was made live on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” timed to the show’s own milestone 500th show on the road from Louisiana State University in Wilson’s home state. Wilson will lead the star-studded evening as the CMA Awards celebrate 60 years of shining a spotlight on the industry’s most outstanding talent and unforgettable moments. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8/7c on ABC, Disney+ and next day on Hulu. Watch the on-air promo HERE. “I couldn’t be more excited to be hosting the CMA Awards again this year, especially with it being the 60th anniversary,” says Wilson. “I’ve had so much fun hosting the last two years, and this one’s going to be extra special. Can’t wait to see y’all in November!” CMA

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