Overview
- The Country Music Association named Gill this year's honoree, with the presentation set for the 59th CMA Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
- A special musical tribute will precede the award, with performers to be announced.
- The ceremony airs live Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu, with Lainey Wilson hosting.
- Gill’s credentials cited by the CMA include 22 Grammys, 18 CMA Awards, Country Music Hall of Fame membership, and a record 12 turns as CMA Awards host.
- Recent activity includes the Oct. 17 release of his first '50 Years from Home' EP, a Variety-reported lifetime deal with MCA Records, and ongoing performances with the Eagles in Las Vegas.