The 60th Annual CMA Awards

Country Music Association: The 60th Annual CMA Awards, Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (01:00 UTC), Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. Scheduled.

Country music's biggest night celebrates its 60th anniversary. Lainey Wilson hosts for the third consecutive year. Winners and nominees are determined by the CMA's 7,083 voting-eligible professional members. Ella Langley leads the nominations with nine. Airs live on ABC and Disney+, streaming next day on Hulu.