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Lainey Wilson to Solo Host 2025 CMA Awards

10/9/2025

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Lainey Wilson will host the 2025 CMA Awards solo on November 19, the first female solo host since Reba McEntire in 1991.
The ceremony will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with Hulu streaming the next day.
Wilson is touring internationally and released the Whirlwind deluxe edition, with comedic jabs planned.

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Lainey Wilson will host the 2025 CMA Awards solo on November 19, the first female solo host since Reba McEntire in 1991.
The ceremony will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with Hulu streaming the next day.
Wilson is touring internationally and released the Whirlwind deluxe edition, with comedic jabs planned.