The Country Music Association had it’s 59th award show in Nashville. Hosted by Lainey Wilson and aired live on ABC. Wilson was nominated in six categories, including Entertainer of the Year. She tied with Megan Moroney and Ella Langley for most nominations.
The night had some great performances which included Wilson, Moroney, Langley, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Kenney Chesney, Stephen Wilson, Jr., BixXthaPlug, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top.
Here are the winners of the 2025 CMA Awards:
Entertainer of the Year
Lainey Wilson
Album of the Year
Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce)
Female Vocalist of the Year
Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
Cody Johnson
Vocal Group of the Year
The Red Cay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks and Dunn
New Artist of the Year
Zach Top
Single of the Year
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley and Riley Green (Producer: Will Bundy; Mix Engineer: Ji Cooley)
Song of the Year
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green and Aaron Raitiere
Musical Event of the Year
“Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton) (Producers: Louis Bell and Charlie Handsome)
Music Video of the Year
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley and Riley Green (Directors: Ella Langley, John Park and Wales Toney)
Musician of the Year
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
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