The stars of country music gathered at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on **Wednesday, November 19**, for the **59th Annual CMA Awards**. The ceremony, which celebrated the year’s best performances and achievements, was hosted solo by reigning country star **Lainey Wilson**, marking the first time a woman has helmed the show alone since Reba McEntire in 1991.
While the competition was fierce in the major categories—with nominees including Luke Combs, Kelsea Ballerini, and Morgan Wallen—several artists had career-defining nights.
🏆 Major CMA Award Winners 2025
**Male Vocalist of the Year**
- **WINNER: Cody Johnson**
- Luke Combs
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
- Morgan Wallen
**New Artist of the Year**
- **WINNER: Zach Top**
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
**Album of the Year** (Awarded to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s))
- **WINNER: “Whirlwind” – Lainey Wilson** (Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce)
- “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
- “Cold Beer & Country Music” – Zach Top
- “F-1 Trillion” – Post Malone
- “I’m The Problem” – Morgan Wallen
**Single of the Year** (Awarded to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s))
- **WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green** (Producer: Will Bundy; Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley)
- “4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
- “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
- “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
- “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
Complete List of CMA Awards 2025 Winners
Here is the full list of winners announced during Country Music’s Biggest Night:
**Vocal Group of the Year**
- **WINNER: The Red Clay Strays**
**Vocal Duo of the Year**
- **WINNER: Brooks & Dunn**
**Song of the Year** (Awarded to Songwriter(s))
- **WINNER: “you look like you love me”** (Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere)
**Musical Event of the Year** (Awarded to Artists and Producer(s))
- **WINNER: “Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)** (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome)
**Music Video of the Year** (Awarded to Artist(s) and Director(s))
- **WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green** (Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney)
**Musician of the Year**
- **WINNER: Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar**
⭐️ Lifetime Achievement and Hosting Honors
Country legend **Vince Gill** was honored with the prestigious **Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award**, joining past recipients like Dolly Parton. Host Lainey Wilson’s solo gig made history, reinforcing her status as one of the genre’s most influential figures.
*Note: The winners for Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year are typically announced toward the end of the broadcast and are pending confirmation.*
