2025 CMA Awards host Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Robby Klein/Disney

    2025 CMA Awards: A Complete List Of Performers, Presenters, Nominees And Everything You Need To Know

    Posted on November 17, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The 59th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (Nov. 19) at 8/7c on ABC.

    Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Luke Combs; Press Images Provided by CMA Awards

    2025 CMA Awards: Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Luke Combs And More Set To Perform

    Posted on November 17, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The 59th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (Nov. 19) at 8/7c on ABC.

    Riley Green, Photo Courtesy of CMA Awards

    Riley Green Reflects On His Four CMA Nominations And Previews 2025 CMA Awards “Worst Way” Performance

    Posted on November 17, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC.

    Cody Johnson, Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Why Cody Johnson Isn’t Performing At The 2025 CMA Awards

    Posted on November 16, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I had an opportunity, and maybe I could, but we didn’t want to risk my recovery process,” Johnson shared.

    Blonde woman in a black cowboy hat and black dress at Music Mayhem event.

    Lainey Wilson Teases “Sassy” Performance, Talks Hosting 2025 CMA Awards As Only The Third Solo Female Host

    Posted on November 16, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC.

    Megan Moroney at Raising Cane's in Athens; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Megan Moroney Reacts To 2025 CMA Awards Nominations And The Nods She’s “Most Excited About”

    Posted on November 16, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Tune into the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC to see what awards Moroney takes home and her “6 Months Later” performance.

    Vince Gill; Photo Courtesy of David McClister

    Vince Gill To Receive CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award At 2025 CMA Awards

    Posted on November 10, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Previous recipients of the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award include Loretta Lynn (2021), Alan Jackson (2022), George Strait (2024) and more.

    2025 CMA Awards host Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Robby Klein/Disney

    Lainey Wilson Talks Historic Hosting Gig At 2025 CMA Awards And Promises An “Unforgettable Opening”

    Posted on November 1, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC.

    Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Zach Top; Photos Provided by CMA Awards

    2025 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees Led by Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney & Zach Top

    Posted on September 8, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC.

    Thomas Rhett, Teddy Swims; Photo Courtesy of CMA/ABC

    Thomas Rhett And Teddy Swims Stun With Soulful, Show-Stopping Medley At 2024 CMA Awards

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Rhett and Swims teamed up to deliver an unforgettable medley that blended Rhett’s “Somethin’ Bout A Woman” with Swims’ chart-topping hit, “Lose Control.”

    George Strait; Photo Courtesy of CMA/ABC

    “The King of Country Music” George Strait Accepts Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement at 2024 CMA Awards

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I want to thank the CMAs for adding my name to the incredible artists on the small list of recipients carrying the name of the icon Willie Nelson,” Strait said.

    Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan; Photo Courtesy of CMA/ABC

    Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan Unite For Emotional Performance Of “Cowboys Cry Too” at 2024 CMA Awards

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Co-written Kelsea Ballerini alongside Noah Kahan and Alysa Vanderheym, “Cowboys Cry Too” appears on Ballerini’s fifth album, PATTERNS. 

    Luke Combs; Photo Courtesy of CMA/ABC

    Luke Combs Turns Up the Heat with Electrifying Performance of “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” at 2024 CMA Awards

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Combs unleashed a performance at the 2024 CMA Awards that was nothing short of explosive.

    Lainey Wilson; Courtesy of Disney/Frank Micelotta via CMA

    Lainey Wilson Takes Break From Co-Hosting Duties To Perform “4X4XU” At 2024 CMA Awards

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Joined by her full band and a string section, Wilson delivered a stunning rendition of the track.

    Bailey Zimmerman; Courtesy of Disney/Frank Micelotta

    Bailey Zimmerman Brings The Party To 2024 CMA Awards With High-Energy Performance Of “New To Country”

    Posted on November 21, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Caden McGuire, Justin Danger Nunley, Paul Wight (“The Big Show”), Caleb Pressley and Glenny Balls joined Zimmerman onstage for his performance.