Country superstar Lainey Wilson was the night’s big winner at the 59th Annual CMA Awards, taking home Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. Wilson, Riley Green and Ella Langley each walked away with three awards, while newcomer Zach Top earned his first CMA for New Artist of the Year.
Although the evening was packed with high energy performances, collaborations, and tributes, Wilson’s opening medley set the tone for the night. She honored icons like Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn, and Miranda Lambert before performing duets with Little Big Town and Keith Urban.
Kenny Chesney celebrated his 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame induction with a medley of hits, and Vince Gill received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in a touching tribute featuring Brandi Carlile, Patty Loveless and George Strait.
The awards reflect votes from over 7,000 CMA members, including artists, songwriters, producers, and industry professionals, celebrating the full spectrum of Country music excellence.
FULL LIST OF CMA AWARD WINNERS
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
you look like you love me – Ella Langley & Riley Green
4x4xU – Lainey Wilson
Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma – Luke Combs
Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
I Never Lie – Zach Top
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
SONG OF THE YEAR
you look like you love me - Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere
4x4xU - Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
Am I Okay? - Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
I Never Lie - Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
Texas - Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Lainey Wilson
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Cody Johnson
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Morgan Wallen
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Red Clay Strays
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Pour Me A Drink – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)
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)
You Had To Be There – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney)
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
you look like you love me – Ella Langley & Riley Green
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
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Zach Top
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.
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