Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson are set to host The 58th Annual CMA Awards. The coveted awards show will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 from 8-11 PM EST.
CMA Awards Reveal 2024 CMA Awards Co-Hosts
On Monday, September 30, the Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC Network revealed that Bryan and Manning would return as co-hosts with the addition of Wilson. The news was announced via a comical promotional video on social media featuring the trio of stars.
Comical Promotional Video Announcement
The clip featured Bryan and Manning driving a red convertible down a country road having a conversation. “Hey Luke, I am so excited to host the CMA Awards again!” Manning said to Bryan, to which he replied, “Nashville, here we come!”
Luke Bryan then turned on the radio in the retro automobile to a Country radio station that was playing Wilson’s fan-favorite hit, “Hang Tight Honey.”
“I love this song!” Bryan exclaimed and Manning then agreed, “Same!” Wilson then appeared in the backseat, shocking Bryan and Manning, who collectively shouted, “Lainey, where’d you come from?”
“Baskin, Louisiana,” Wilson replied. Manning then told Wilson, “No, I think he means what are you doing in this car, Lainey?”
Wilson went on to say, “Listen fellas, I ain’t trying to kill your vibe, but I think I could bring something to the CMA awards that you ain’t never had before…like humor, like personality, like style. A little bell, bottom flare.” The “Country’s Cool Again” singer then made her way to join Bryan and Manning the front seat of the convertible as they made their way to Nashville for the CMA Awards.
Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson Speaks Out
This year marks Luke Bryan’s fourth time hosting, Peyton Manning’s third, and Wilson’s first as a host.
“Hosting the CMA Awards is such an honor, and it’s crazy when I realize this is my 4th year back,” Bryan shared in a statement. “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,” Manning continued. “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.”
“I could not be more excited to host the CMA Awards this year with Luke and Peyton,” Wilson added. “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!”
Nominees at 2024 CMA Awards
Performers and presenters for The 58th Annual CMA Awards will be announced in the coming weeks. Nominees for the 2024 CMA Awards were revealed earlier this month, with Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton among the most-nominated artists. Wallen leads with the pack with seven nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year (“I Had Some Help”), Song of the Year (“I Had Some Help”), Male Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year (“I Had Some Help”), Musical Event of the Year (“Man Made A Bar”) and Music Video of the Year (“I Had Some Help”).
Johnson follows Wallen with five nods, including Single of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Album of the Year (Leather), Male Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year (“Dirt Cheap”), Music Video of the Year (“The Painter”). Stapleton, who has a career total of 39 total nods since 2015, is up for five awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year (“White Horse”), Album of the Year (Higher), Song of the Year (“White Horse”), and Male Vocalist of the Year.
Post Malone and Lainey Wilson each received four nominations. First-time nominee Post Malone earned four nominations for his chart-topping collaboration “I Had Some Help” featuring Morgan Wallen.
Tickets for this year’s CMA Awards ceremony are on sale now via Ticketmaster. The 58th Annual CMA Awards is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Alan Carter is the Director and Jon Macks is the Head Writer.
