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Headline: Lainey Wilson to Host 59th Annual CMA Awards; First Performers Announced
Nashville, TN – Lainey Wilson will return to host the 59th Annual CMA Awards, taking place Wednesday, November 19th, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Wilson, who co-hosted the event last year, expressed her excitement and honor at helming the show for a second consecutive year.
The Country Music Association has revealed the first round of performers set to take the stage, including a mix of established stars and rising talent. BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. will perform throughout the evening.
Wilson, Langley, and Moroney lead the nominations with six nods each. Wilson is also nominated for the coveted Entertainer of the Year award, a title she won in 2024, alongside Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen. Zach Top follows closely behind with five nominations.
The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live on ABC from 8 to 11 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on Hulu the following day. Further performers and presenters will be announced soon.
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