Will it be ladies’ night at the 59th Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 19): For the first time, three women solo artists — Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson — share the lead with six nominations each.

Wilson will also host the show, which will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET, making her only the third woman to solo host, following Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire.

The men then follow with strong showings for Zach Top landing five nominations and Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four each.

Morgan Wallen, who received three nominations, will look to repeat as entertainer of the year.

He’s not the only one looking to keep their winning streaks going: Wilson has a three-year run as female vocalist of the year, while Chri

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