Country music's biggest night is almost here! Jrod dives into the drama, the upsets, and the historical milestones set for the 59th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville.

We are coming to you straight from the CMA Awards Press Conference where we heard directly from solo host and top nominee Lainey Wilson. We have the exclusive, first-hand insights into her hosting strategy, her six nominations, and her mindset days before she makes history on the Bridgestone Arena stage.

In This Episode, We Break Down:

• Press Room Exclusive: Lainey Wilson's Game Plan: We share details from the press conference, including Lainey's thoughts on filling the "big ol' shoes" of previous solo female hosts like Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. What she teased about her "sassy" performance and which artists she's looking to gently roast!

• The Year of the Cowgirl: A deep dive into the unprecedented three-way tie for the most nominations: Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney—all with six nods! We explore the history being made and predict who will win the hotly contested New Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year.

• Entertainer of the Year Showdown: We analyze the five heavy-hitters battling for the night's biggest prize: Can Lainey Wilson repeat? Does Morgan Wallen translate commercial success into an industry win? Our definitive predictions are inside!

• Rise of the Traditionalists: We look at the surprise nominations for artists like Zach Top in Male Vocalist and the massive crossover moment signaled by Shaboozey's New Artist nod.

• Prediction Time: Our full ballot predictions for Single, Album, and Song of the Year, based on industry buzz and chart performance.

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