See the complete CMA Awards 2025 winners list, top categories, major surprises and standout performances from country music’s biggest night.
The 59th annual CMA Awards delivered a night filled with big wins, heartfelt speeches, and memorable performances.
The event took place on Wednesday and highlighted the artists shaping the current landscape of country music.
Ella Langley and Riley Green began the show with major momentum. Ella Langley and Riley Green began the show with major momentum.
Their song “You Look Like You Love Me” won both Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Langley said the track felt like a gift that keeps giving, while Green admitted he was surprised that the song’s talking style resonated with voters at such a high level.
Lainey Wilson entered the night with six nominations and used the moment to build on her growing momentum.
While hosting the live ABC broadcast, she also won Album of the Year for Whirlwind, marking her second victory in the category.
She thanked her parents during her speech and shared how much the album means to her.
The ceremony brought notable shifts in categories often dominated by the same names.
Cody Johnson won Male Vocalist of the Year, moving Chris Stapleton out of the top spot.
The Red Clay Strays also scored a major breakthrough by winning Vocal Group of the Year, ending Old Dominion’s long streak.
- Official CMA Awards winners and history.
- Billboard coverage of the CMA Awards
- Rolling Stone report on CMA performances and winners
- Variety’s breakdown of the 2025 CMA Awards
Below is the full list of nominees, with all winners shown in bold.
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 & 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” – 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
- “you look like you love me” – Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere
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 (featuring Ella Langley)
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
- “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
- “Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)
- “You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. 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 (with Carrie Underwood)
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
- “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
- “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
New Artist of the Year
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
