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Lainey Wilson to return as solo host for 60th annual CMA Awards
The country music star will become the first woman to solo-host the ceremony twice, Billboard reports.
The short version
- Lainey Wilson is scheduled to return as the solo host for the 60th annual CMA Awards.[Billboard]
- The assignment makes Wilson the first woman in the history of the awards show to host solo twice.[Billboard]
- The live ceremony is set to air on Nov. 18 from Nashville, with nominees announced on Sept. 10.[Billboard]
Key facts
- Lainey Wilson is set to become the first woman to solo-host the CMA Awards twice.[Billboard]
- The 60th annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 18 on ABC and Disney+.[Billboard]
- Wilson previously co-hosted the awards in 2024 and served as the solo host in 2025.[Billboard]
- Nominees for the ceremony will be announced on Sept. 10.[Billboard]
Sources
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