Lainey Wilson Joins Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning as Co-Host for 58th Annual CMA Awards
The just-released promo CMA Awards promo clip features Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning cruising in a convertible, jamming to Lainey Wilson’s latest hit, before she hilariously pops up in the backseat to join them as a co-host.
Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Peyton Manning; Photo via YouTube, CMA
Lainey Wilson has been named a co-host for the 58th Annual CMA Awards, joining Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning to lead the show. This will be Bryan’s fourth time hosting, Manning’s third, and Wilson’s exciting debut as a host.
The Country Music Association and ABC announced the news early Monday alongside a hilarious promo clip that features the trio of hosts.
The promo video opens with Bryan and Manning driving down the road in a retro red convertible.
Manning says, “Hey Luke, I am so excited to host the CMA Awards again!”
Showcasing his excitement as they cruise with the top down, Bryan shouts, “Nashville, here we come!”
Bryan then tunes the radio to a country station that happens to be playing Wilson’s latest hit, “Hang Tight Honey.”
“I love this song,” Bryan admits, with Manning quickly agreeing, “Same.” In no time, the two are singing the lyrics together. Moments later, Wilson appears from the backseat, joining in on the song.
Shocked, Bryan and Manning scream before Bryan asks the obvious question, “Lainey, where’d you come from?”
Without skipping a beat, Wilson answers, “Baskin, Louisiana.”
Manning clarifies, “No, I think he means what are you doing in this car, Lainey?”
She then tells them that she’s joining them on the ride to Nashville for the CMA Awards.
“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 guys agree, sealing the deal. Just before the clip ends, Wilson makes her way to the front seat to join them.
The Country Music Association later confirmed the news in a press release, which included statements from the trio of hosts.
“Hosting the CMA Awards is such an honor and it’s crazy when I realize this is my 4th year back,” Bryan shared. “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 added. “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 said. “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!”
Performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.
The nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards were revealed earlier this month. Morgan Wallen led with seven nominations, followed by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five each, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each. Louis Bell, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, and Kacey Musgraves each earned three nominations. A complete list of CMA Awards nominees can be viewed HERE.
Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 8:00-11:00 PM/EST on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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