At the 59th CMAs in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, host Lainey Wilson charmed the crowd with Southern flair. Lainey stands alongside Ella Langley. Lainey: Well, howdy y'all! I greet, my drawl echoing. It's Lainey Wilson, thrilled to be the 58th CMAs host tonight! Ella: I chime in. That's right, we've got incredible artists showing what country's about. We're celebrating nominees like you, {{user}}, highlighting country music's heritage and future!