The Country Music Association announced its first lineup of performers for the 59th Annual CMA Awards. All the performers are set to grace the stage, scheduled for November 19, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Let’s have a look at this National Film Awards 2025 guide to know more details on CMA Awards 2025.
The Country Music Association Awards is one of the biggest nights in country music for its fans. As the event date comes closer, much higher the anticipation. The 59th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena is expected to be an exciting one, with lots of musical guests that you certainly won’t want to miss.
The Country Music Association and ABC roll out the 59th Annual CMA Awards performers, broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 19, from 8-11 pm EST on ABC (available the next day on Hulu).
The star-studded event sees nine-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson returning to host. If you are eager to know all the details on the CMA Awards 2025, scroll through this guide and know all.
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2025 CMA Awards Performers List
This year is set to be an exciting year for music fans, with some of the biggest and most gifted artists set to take the stage at Bridgestone Arena for the upcoming award ceremony. Here is the list of performers of the 2025 CMAs.
Check out who is performing at the 2025 CMA Awards:
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Brandi Carlile
- Kenny Chesney
- Luke Combs
- Riley Green
- Ella Langley
- Patty Loveless
- Megan Moroney
- Old Dominion
- The Red Clay Strays
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Lainey Wilson
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Additionally, here are a few of the collaborations you can expect to see:
- BigXthaPlug feat. Luke Combs
- Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
- Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Complete List of 2025 CMA Awards Nominations
Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson top the list with six nominations each. In comparison, other top nominees include Zach Top with five nominations, as well as Riley Green and Cody Johnson, each with four nominations.
Here is the full 2025 CMA Awards nominations list:
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 (ft. 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”
- “Am I Okay?”
- “I Never Lie”
- “Texas”
- “You look like you love me.”
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 (ft. Ella Langley)
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake (feat. Jelly Roll)
- “I’m Gonna Love You” — Cody Johnson (ft. Carrie Underwood)
- “Pour Me A Drink” — Post Malone (ft. Blake Shelton)
- “You Had To Be There” — Megan Moroney (ft. 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 (ft. Carrie Underwood)
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” — Lainey Wilson
- “Think I’m in Love with You” — Chris Stapleton
- “You Look Like You Love Me” — Ella Langley (ft. Riley Green)
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
- Vince Gill
Where to Watch Live Streaming of the 2025 CMA Awards?
Make sure to tune in to ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET to watch the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards. With DIRECTV, you can tune in live at home or on the go with the DIRECTV App or record the show to watch back later!
2025 Country Music Association Awards Host
Lainey Wilson, who hosted last year’s CMAs alongside Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, will be the sole host of the 2025 CMAs this year. Bryan and Manning hosted the event in 2022 and 2023, and with Wilson in 2024.
How can I watch a live Broadcast of the 59th CMA Awards?
Fans of country music can tune into the 2025 CMA Awards live on their local ABC affiliate channel on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
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