Lainey Wilson Set to Host 2026 CMA Awards

Lainey Wilson will return to host The 60th Annual CMA Awards, marking her third consecutive year leading the event. The announcement was delivered live on ESPN's College GameDay. The country music awards ceremony is scheduled to air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8/7c. Viewers can watch the broadcast on ABC and Disney+, with the program becoming available for viewing the following day on designated platforms.