This is your inside look at the 59th CMA Awards! We catch up with host Lainey Wilson to talk about her CMA Awards history and the big shoes she has to fill. Plus, Ella Langley reflects on the women leading the CMA nominations, Cody Johnson shares a health update and we’ve got exclusive performance previews from Luke Combs, Riley Green, and Shaboozey with Stephen Wilson, Jr. Don’t miss the 59th Annual CMA Awards tonight!

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Rising star Vincent Mason has come a long way from his Georgia roots—through Mississippi and straight into Nashville’s spotlight as an Amazon Music Artist to Watch. Get to know the soulful newcomer as he drops his debut album There I Go, gears up for his first headlining tour, and reveals what he will (and won’t) be doing Down Under on his international debut.

Meanwhile, Kelly and Amber enroll in “Idol University,” catching up with Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan to preview the next season of American Idol, which is set in Music City!

Next Week on Country Heat Weekly: everything you need to know about the 59th Annual CMA Awards - including a chat with show host Lainey Wilson! Make sure you're following the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

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