Luke Bryan, Lenny Wilson and Peyton Manning.
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThe host Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning And Lenny Wilson The 2024 Country Music Association Awards opened with a bang.
The trio later took the stage. Post a Melon. And Chris Stapleton The show opened with a performance of “California Sober”. Bryan and Manning, both 48, and Wilson, 32, delivered a monologue full of jokes and advice during the awards show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. For Wilson’s first time hosting, she shared that she turns to her peers for some sage advice.
“I stepped in and told Lenny to do what I’ve done my whole career,” Brian said. “When you’re in a tizzy, shake that butt!”
Meanwhile, Manning counters with some more helpful suggestions, taking a dig at Bryan.
At the Oscars of Country Music, the 2024 CMA Awards red carpet looked stunning. On Wednesday, November 20, the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards kicked off at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville. Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lenny Wilson hosted the show, and were among the genre’s brightest stars. […]
“Just smile, have fun and don’t listen to a word Luke Bryan says. Really,” quipped the former football player.
Both men also recognized Wilson for winning big at last year’s awards show, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year prize. After Bryan took home the ridiculous award, he said it was “all the way down there” – to which Wilson agreed.
“Just like I’m hosting you two here,” she teased.
Bryan has been hosting the CMA Awards since 2021 when he hosted the 55th annual ceremony solo. Manning later added Bryan as a co-host for the 2022 and 2023 events, the year Wilson made his debut in the role. (Wilson is also nominated for four awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year for “Watermelon Moonshine”, Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”. included.)
Theo Wargo/Getty Images The 2024 CMA Awards are honoring the best in country music. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 20 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with returning hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning sharing the duties with their new partner, Lenny Wilson. Before the show, Morgan Wallen led the pack. […]
After the trio were announced as co-hosts in September, they each expressed their excitement for the opportunity.
“I couldn’t be more excited to host the CMA Awards with Luke and Peyton this year,” Wilson said in a statement at the time. “It’s an incredible honor and something I’ve always dreamed of doing.”
Manning, for his part, noted that “the last two years have been a lot of fun” and emphasized that “Lainey is going to bring something special. [flair]” to the event. “Hopefully she can help me keep Luke in line,” he teased.
Bryan, meanwhile, shared that he and Manning have “really worked to strengthen each other” over the past two years and “now adding Lenny to the mix will bring another fun element to the night. “
In an interview with ABC at the time, Wilson explained her gratitude for hosting the awards show.
“It gives me another opportunity to represent a genre that’s important to me and the way I grew up and my life and my family, and to be able to use that platform to make people laugh. Let me highlight why country music is incredible, sign me up!
When asked if Manning would show off his vocal talents during the broadcast, Wilson openly teased his colleague. “Well, I heard Peyton sing. Um, did you hear Peyton sing?” he sneered. “I love you, buddy. But um, we might have to leave it up to Luke!”
