60th CMA Awards Set for Nov. 18 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, With Lainey Wilson Returning to Host
NASHVILLE — Nashville, in Davidson County, Tennessee, will host the 60th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. local time at Bridgestone Arena, as Country Music's Biggest Night marks its 60th anniversary.
First held in 1967, the CMA Awards is the longest-running annual music awards program on network television. Nominees and winners are determined by more than 7,000 professional voting members of the Country Music Association, with ballots tabulated by Deloitte, honoring artists, songwriters, musicians and industry professionals.
Lainey Wilson, a 12-time CMA Award winner, returns to host for the third consecutive year and her second year as solo host. Wilson said she could not be more excited to host again, especially with the show reaching its 60th anniversary.
The ceremony will broadcast live on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu. Tickets went on sale September 18, 2026, and remain on sale, with prices as listed on the official ticketing page, which does not publish specific prices.
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Photo: 图：第 60 届 CMA Awards 官方宣传图（CMA 官方发布）。Photo: Official artwork for the 60th Annual CMA Awards, via CMA / Ticketmaster.
