Carrie Underwood announced on Monday that she is stepping down as host of the CMA Awards after 12 years.
In a message she shared on social media, the 36-year-old country star said she treasures the 11 times she co-hosted with Brad Paisley and this year’s show with co-hosts Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton.
“It’s hard to imagine topping what we have accomplished together, so I’ve decided that it’s time to pass the hosting torch (at least for now!) to others that will cherish it and honour it as much as I do,” Underwood wrote.
“I’ve got so many exciting things coming in the new year and beyond, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for all of us.”
Underwood and Paisley started hosting the CMA Awards in 2008. This year, Underwood was joined by McEntire and Parton as the CMAs paid tribute to female artists in country music.
Underwood has earned 35 nominations for CMA Awards since 2006 and has won nine.