Sunday, September 6, 2026 - Lainey Wilson is returning to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards for a third consecutive year, giving country music’s biggest night a familiar star at the center of the ceremony.
The 12-time CMA Award winner made the announcement on September 5 during ESPN’s College GameDay. The awards will take place live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 18, 2026.
The announcement comes as excitement builds around the milestone 60th edition of the CMA Awards.
Wilson will host as a solo presenter for the second straight year, bringing her energy and personality to a ceremony expected to attract major country music stars and a large global audience. The show will air live on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
The next major moment arrives on September 10, when this year’s CMA nominees are scheduled to be revealed. Fans will then have a clearer picture of the artists competing for the night’s biggest honors, while anticipation continues to build toward November.
With Wilson back at the helm and the 60th anniversary approaching fast, the 2026 CMA Awards are already shaping up as a major event for country music fans.
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