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Lainey Wilson has been chosen to host the CMA Awards in the not-too-distant future. The country music star revealed that she was ‘taking the reins’ of such an important night and promised a show that would ‘come back and be bigger than ever.’ The evening will air and stream on Hulu, and ABC will broadcast it live on November 19, which is Wednesday.
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Lainey Wilson was the one who appeared in a short promotional video showing her skills as a host, always very cheerful and full of energy at the helm of the production. He asked for bigger speakers and spoke humorously about his outfit, referring to ‘balla nimbottoms’, which was a fun take on the ’70s staple, bell-bottoms. He indicated his longing for a “can’t-miss opening” filled with “everyone’s favorite country stars” and made a rather poignant comment that he loves creating this “magic.”
The announcement was met with warm and immediate acceptance by the country music circle. Amid the party, the official CMA account was clarifying the holiday dress code by commenting, ‘we have our flares ready 🤩,’ a clear reaction to the wardrobe clue Lainey left behind. Such a setting of revelation provided the atmosphere for a celebration.
Fans and even artists were quick to express their expectations. One user could not hide her excitement and described the event as ‘A DREAM for country music lovers’, and even mentioned that she would attend in person. Another fan, in line with the flared pants theme, wrote: ‘BELL BOTTOMS UP BABY 🙌❤️’, welcoming the retro style introduced by Lainey.
Positivity reigned in the comments section throughout. One user stated that he was ‘One thousand percent ready!!’ 💖🤠🎵🎶🎤🏆’ and expressed their excitement for that musical night through the use of a shower of emojis. Another fan sent a message of peace that coincided with the topic ‘_Bell Bottoms!! Peace, love and cowboys too_ ✌🏻’, hinting at the fun and unifying power of the awards to come.
Additionally, Lainey received many personal messages. One fan wrote, “I’m so ready, I can’t wait to see how I love you so much, Laney👏🙌❤️😍🔥🔥,” indicating the strong bond between the singer and her fans. Another simply said: ‘I love Lainey! I’ll be watching 😍👏’, suggesting that his mere presence is a huge draw for audiences.
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Lainey Wilson’s rise to the role of host is a milestone in her career, as she is now considered a leading exponent of the genre. Her bold and attractive appearance in the promotion ensures that the audience will enjoy an approachable, friendly and energetic broadcast. The collective reaction signals industry-wide agreement that she will be the one to guide us through country music’s biggest night. With Lainey Wilson, the CMA Awards promise to be nothing but a great time for everyone: music lovers, artists, and fun-seekers alike. Fans are also excited about his new Wrangler collection, his recent Whataburger serenade, and his sold-out Ball Arena show.
