Lainey Wilson will host The 60th Annual CMA Awards Nov. 18 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Wilson's return as host was announced on ESPN's College GameDay from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge moments ago. She co-hosted the 2024 show with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, and hosted solo in 2025. "I’ve had so much fun hosting the last two years, and this one's going to be extra special," she says. "Can't wait to see y'all in November." The show airs live on ABC and Disney+ from 7-10pm CT, and will be available the next day on Hulu. Find tickets here.

MCA VP/Audience Development Chris Schuler has resigned, effective today (9/1). "It was a tough decision to leave this fun ride with the UMGN/MCA family these last 12 years but it’s time to start the next adventure," he says. "Special thanks to [Mike] Dungan, [Mike] Harris, Royce [Risser] and Damon [Moberly] for taking a chance on a kid from Kentucky." Schuler was VP/Promotion for Capitol (Breaking News 1/6/2023) and transitioned to his current role during the company's 2025 restructuring. Prior stops include Arista, Mercury and BMI. Reach him here. No word on plans for the position at MCA.

Pres./Frontline Recordings Jon Loba has been named Head of Global Frontline Recordings for BMG as the company completes the merger with Concord announced earlier this year (CAT 5/14/2026). Concord's Bob Valentine serves as CEO, leading a six-member executive management team. Loba serves on the 12-member Strategic Leadership Council along with Tom Becci (Global Recorded Operations), Tom Scherer (Global Catalog Recordings) and Jim Selby (Global Music Publishing). BMG's Thomas Coesfeld serves as Chairman. Global headquarters are in Nashville and European headquarters are in Berlin.

"We believe that investing in creators, music rights, and AI will allow us to unlock new opportunities for artists and writers in a rapidly evolving industry," says Coesfeld. Adds Valentine, "While our reach has expanded, the mission that brought us together remains the same: to support artists over the long term, honor the legacies we represent, and help build the next generation of enduring music and culture."

Read full releases on the completed merger and executive teams here and here.

Broadcast Awards finalists for the 60th CMA Awards are below. Winners will be honored Nov. 18 preceding the live ABC telecast.

Broadcast Personality

Weekly National

• American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox – Westwood One/Cumulus
• The Country Top 40 with Fitz, Cory “Fitz” Fitzner – Hubbard
• Crook & Chase Countdown, Lorianne Crook, Charlie Chase – Jim Owens Entertainment
• The Highway Hot 30 Countdown with Buzz Brainard – SiriusXM
• Steve Harmon Show  – Westwood One/Cumulus

Daily National

• The Angie Ward Show – iHeartMedia
• Backstage Country with Elaina Smith – Key Networks
• Big D & Bubba, Derek “Big D” Haskins, Sean “Bubba” Powell, Carsen Humphreville, Jonathan Shaffer, Garrett Freche – Silverfish Media
• The Bobby Bones Show, Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “Scuba Steve” Spradlin, “Mike D” Rodriguez, “Raymundo” Ray Slater, and “Phone Screener Abby” Anderson – Premiere /iHeartMedia
• Katie & Company, Katie Neal – Audacy

Major Market

• The Andie Summers Show, Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, Shannon Boyle – WXTU/Philadelphia
• Hawkeye and Michelle, Hawkeye Mark Louis Rybczyk, Michelle Rodriguez – KSCS/Dallas
• The Lo Show, Lauren Lo Sessions – KKBQ/Houston
• Michael J & Candace in the Morning, Michael J Stuehler, Candace Dold – WPOC/Baltimore
• The Scotty Kay Show – WUSN/Chicago

Large Market

• Deb & Matt in the Morning; Deborah Honeycutt, Matt Malone – WFMS/Indianapolis
• Eagle Mornings with Steve & Karen, Steve Waters, Karen West – WGH/Norfolk
• Heather Froglear – KFRG/Riverside
• The Jesse & Anna Show, Jesse Tack, Anna Marie, Jake Thomson – WUBE/Cincinnati
• Scott and Shannen, Scott Dolphin, Shannen O Oesterreich – WMIL/Milwaukee

Medium Market

• Clay and Company, Clay Moden, Rob Banks – WYRK/Buffalo
• The Doc Show with Chewy; Ken “Doc” Medek, Sean “Chewy” Medek – WGGY/Wilkes Barre
• Joey & Nancy; Joey Tack, Nancy Barger, Karly Duggan – WIVK/Knoxville
• Julie and DJ in the Morning, Julie K Kansy, DJ Thee Trucker Dale Sellers – WPCV/Lakeland.
• Steve & Gina in the Morning, Steve Lundy, Gina Melton – KXKT/Omaha

Small Market

• The Cat Pak Morning Show with Brent and Friends, Brent Lane, Jordan Glass – WYCT/Pensacola, FL
• Hilley & Hart, Kevin Hilley, Erin Hart – KATI/Columbia, MO
• Kicks Wake Up Krew, Dub Bryan Axelson, Cody Blaine Jackson – WKXC/Augusta, GA
• Liz & Scotty in the Morning, Liz Del Grosso, Scotty Cox – KCLR/Columbia, MO
• Officer Don and DeAnn, Officer Don Evans, DeAnn Stephens – WBUL/Lexington

Radio Station

Major Market

• KSCS/Dallas
• KSON/San Diego
• KYGO/Denver
• WMZQ/Washington, DC
• WPOC/Baltimore

Large Market

• KFRG/Riverside
• WCTK/Providence
• WDSY/Pittsburgh
• WMIL/Milwaukee
• WQDR/Raleigh

Medium Market

• KXKT/Omaha
• WHKO/Dayton
• WLFP/Memphis
• WQMX/Akron
• WUSY/Chattanooga

Small Market

• KCLR/Columbia, MO
• WCOW/La Crosse, WI
• WKML/Fayetteville, NC
• WKXC/Augusta, GA
• WYCT/Pensacola, FL

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Rate Against The Machine: Here are select Nielsen Audio Continuous Diary Measurement (CDM) ratings for July 2026 (three-month rolling average, 4/30-7/22) compared with May and June. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.

Kissin' Half Dozen: Here are select Nielsen Audio Continuous Diary Measurement (CDM) ratings for July 2026 (three-month rolling average, 4/30-7/22) compared with May and June. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.