By Courtney Potter
Twelve-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson will return to host The 60th Annual CMA Awards, marking her third consecutive year in the role and second consecutive year as solo host!
Each year, this incredible event recognizes the artists, songwriters, producers, mix engineers, musicians, and music video directors whose work has defined country music throughout the last 12 months. And in 2026, the CMA Awards celebrate six decades of shining a spotlight on the industry’s most outstanding talent and unforgettable moments. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this Wednesday, November 18, at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+ and next day on Hulu.
To celebrate, we’re taking a decidedly Disney approach while looking through 2026’s nominees and wondering the following: By choosing our favorites from amongst the performers and songs, which adorable and musically inclined Country Bear—as seen in the quintessential Country Bear Musical Jamboree attraction currently delighting guests at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (and at Tokyo Disneyland)—would match that vibe?
Wondering the same thing? Take the quiz below to see which Country Bear YOUR selections match up with! Honestly, you can’t go wrong with who you get; every single character in that attraction is iconic…