Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson and Peyton Manning.
Image by Theo Wargo/GettyThe host Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson open the 2024 Country Music Association Awards with bro.
The trio took the stage after Post Malone and Chris Stapleton opened the show with a performance of “California Sober.” Bryan and Manning, both 48, and Wilson, 32, teamed up to deliver a monologue filled with jokes and advice during the Wednesday, November 20, awards show, which was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. For Wilson’s first hosting, he shared that he asked his friends for advice.
“I stepped up and told Lainey what I’ve done all my career,” Bryan said. “If you’re in a hurry, shake his ass!”
Meanwhile, Manning countered with some other helpful tips when making a dig at Bryan.
At the Oscars for country music, the red carpet of the CMA Awards 2024 looks the best. 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 Lainey Wilson hosted the show, and the brightest stars in the genre were (…)
“Just smile, have fun and don’t listen to Luke Bryan’s words. Really,” the former football player shouted.
The two also recognized Wilson for his big wins at the awards show in recent years, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year prize. Bryan joked that after taking home the prestigious award that “it’s all downhill from there” – which Wilson agreed.
“That’s how I got in here with you two,” he teased.
Bryan has hosted the CMA Awards since 2021 when he will host the 55th annual ceremony. Manning will then join Bryan as cohost for the 2022 and 2023 ceremonies, with Wilson making his debut in the role this year. (Wilson was 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.”)
Theo Wargo/Getty Images The 2024 CMA Awards honor the best of country music. The ceremony took place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, November 20, with returning hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning sharing duties with new cohost Lainey Wilson. Before the show, Morgan Wallen led the group (…)
After the trio were announced as cohosts in September, they expressed their enthusiasm for the opportunity.
“I couldn’t be more excited to host this year’s CMA Awards with Luke and Peyton,” Wilson said in a statement at the time. “It’s a tremendous honor and something I look forward to.”
Manning, for his part, noted that “the past two years have been very exciting” and emphasized that “Lainey will bring a special (talent)” to the show. “I hope they can help me keep Luke in line,” he said.
Bryan, meanwhile, shared that he and Manning “have really worked to build each other up” over the past two years and “now adding Lainey to the mix is just going to bring another fun element to the night.”
In an interview with ABC at the time, Wilson explained how grateful he was for the opportunity to host the awards show.
“It gives me another opportunity to represent a genre that’s just so 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 and just shine. why country music is amazing, sign me up!” she gushed.
When asked if Manning would show off her vocal abilities during the broadcast, Wilson teased her cohost. “Well, I heard Peyton sing. Um, did you hear Peyton sing?” she quipped. “I love you, my friend. But maybe we should leave it to Luke!”
