Lainey Wilson to Join Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning in Hosting the 2024 CMA Awards
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We now know who the hosts will be for the 2024 CMA Awards! Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will return for the third year in a row, joined this year by Lainey Wilson, who will be hosting the star-studded ceremony for the first time.
The three superstars shared the news in a video posted on YouTube.
Wilson is thrilled to be joining Bryan and Manning for her inaugural job helping steer one of country music’s biggest nights.
“I could not be more excited to host the CMA Awards this year with Luke and Peyton,” says Wilson. “It’s such an incredible honor and something I’ve always dreamed of doing. We’re planning a really great show for y’all, so make sure to watch on November 20!”
Bryan hosted the CMA Awards for one year by himself, before being joined by Manning for the last two years.
“Hosting the CMA Awards is such an honor and it’s crazy when I realize this is my fourth year back,” says Bryan. “Peyton and I have really worked to build off each other and now adding Lainey to the mix will just bring another fun element to the night. Celebrating country music never gets old to me.”
“I am honored to be back hosting the CMA Awards again this year,” adds Manning. “The past two years have been a lot of fun, and I know Lainey is going to bring a special flare. Hopefully she can help me keep Luke in line! Either way, I’m excited for an incredible night of celebration and Country Music.”
The 2024 CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 20, on ABC. The ceremony will also stream on Hulu the next day. See a complete list of nominees below.
Entertainer of the Year:
Luke Combs Jelly Roll Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen Lainey Wilson
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini Ashley McBryde Megan Moroney Kacey Musgraves Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Luke Combs Jelly Roll Cody Johnson Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen
Song of the Year:
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
“Burn It Down” Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
“Dirt Cheap” Songwriter: Josh Phillips
“I Had Some Help” Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
“The Painter” Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
“White Horse” Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
Single of the Year:
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez
“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson Producer: Trent Willmon Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
“Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson Producer: Jay Joyce Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
Album of the Year:
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder
Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
Higher – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
Leather – Cody Johnson Producer: Trent Willmon Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley
Vocal Group of the Year:
Lady A Little Big Town Old Dominion The Red Clay Strays Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year:
Brooks & Dunn Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay Maddie & Tae The War And Treat
New Artist of the Year:
Megan Moroney Shaboozey Nate Smith Mitchell Tenpenny Zach Top Bailey Zimmerman
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