Country music’s biggest night has arrived, and the genre’s brightest stars are ready to celebrate.
The 59th annual Country Music Association Awards kicked off on Wednesday, November 19, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Lainey Wilson, who is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, pulled double duty as a host and performer.
Wilson, 33, previously cohosted the ceremony with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning in 2024 but is taking on the gig solo for the first time this year.
“Oh Lord, it’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be a very busy night,” she exclusively told Luxury Handbag Shopping ahead of the event. “But I told ’em, I said, ‘If I can just get up there and y’all let me run my mouth and celebrate country music and celebrate all of my friends in this industry, then I think I’ll do OK.’”
This year, Wilson is up for six awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. She is tied for the most nominations of 2025 with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney.
Country icon Vince Gill, meanwhile, will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Previous recipients include Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and the late Loretta Lynn.
Keep scrolling for a complete list of 2025 CMA Awards nominees and look for the bold names to see who won each category:
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
“Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley and Riley Green
Album of the Year
Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Song of the Year
“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
“Texas” – Blake Shelton
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley and Riley Green
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War and Treaty
Musical Event of the Year
“Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green featuring Ella Langley
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood
“Pour Me a Drink” – Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton
“You Had to Be There” – Megan Moroney featuring Kenny Chesney
Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Brent Mason – Guitar
Rob McNelley – Guitar
Derek Wells – Guitar
Music Video of the Year
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
“Think I’m in Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley and Riley Green
New Artist of the Year
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.
