Lainey Wilson to host solo at the 59th CMA Awards on ABC

Lainey Wilson, the nine-time CMA Award winner, will return as host of the 59th Annual CMA Awards, which will be broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern on ABC and will be available to stream the following day on Hulu, the Country Music Association and ABC said. Wilson will serve as the telecast's solo host for a second consecutive year while also entering the night as one of the ceremony's leading nominees.

Wilson is tied with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney for the most nominations this year, with six apiece. Her nominations include Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year, plus nods for Song of the Year for "4x4xU" and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. She also received nominations tied to singles and music video categories. The CMA Awards are determined by more than 7,000 professional voting members of the Country Music Association, who represent the industry across multiple sectors.

"I grew up watching the CMA Awards like it was the Super Bowl, so to be hosting for a second year is a true honor," Wilson said in a statement. "I'm humbled that CMA has trusted me with this role, and I can't wait to love on...