2025 CMA Awards: Full List of Winners

The Country Music Association has announced the winners for The 59th Annual CMA Awards.

Country Music's Biggest Night™️ took place at a glittering ceremony at Bridgestone Arena in the home of Country Music; Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday 9 November 2025.

Hosted by Lainey Wilson, the night honours today’s biggest names in Country Music and saw big wins, bold performances, and emotional tributes.

Lainey was crowned Entertainer of the Year, while Zach Top earned New Artist of the Year. Riley Green, Ella Langley, and Wilson led with three wins each, and Brooks & Dunn set a record with 20 career CMA wins.

The show kicked off with a high-energy musical monologue from Wilson, featuring a medley of Country favourites past and present. She surprised artists like Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn, and Miranda Lambert with tributes before teaming up with Little Big Town and Keith Urban for special duets.

Fans were treated to a mix of powerhouse productions and stripped-down moments from stars like Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, and Old Dominion. Collaborations brought the magic, including BigXthaPlug with Combs, Shaboozey with Stephen Wilson Jr., and Miranda Lambert with Chris Stapleton.

The night closed with a heartfelt tribute to Vince Gill, honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by George Strait after moving performances from Brandi Carlile and Patty Loveless.

Check out the full list of winners below

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

★ Luke Combs

★ Cody Johnson

★ Chris Stapleton

★ Morgan Wallen

★ Lainey Wilson •••WINNER•••

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

★ Kelsea Ballerini

★ Miranda Lambert

★ Ella Langley

★ Megan Moroney

★ Lainey Wilson •••WINNER•••

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

★ Luke Combs

★ Cody Johnson •••WINNER•••

★ Chris Stapleton

★ Zach Top

★ Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

★ Lady A

★ Little Big Town

★ Old Dominion

★ Rascal Flatts

★ The Red Clay Strays •••WINNER•••

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR

★ Brooks & Dunn •••WINNER•••

★ Brothers Osborne

★ Dan + Shay

★ Maddie & Tae

★ The War And Treaty

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

★ Ella Langley

★ Shaboozey

★ Zach Top •••WINNER•••

★ Tucker Wetmore

★ Stephen Wilson Jr.

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

★ Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle

★ Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar •••WINNER•••

★ Brent Mason – Guitar

★ Rob McNelley – Guitar

★ Derek Wells – Guitar

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)

★ “4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson

Producer: Jay Joyce | Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

★ “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs

Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton | Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews

★ “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney

Producer: Kristian Bush | Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank

★ “I Never Lie” – Zach Top

Producer: Carson Chamberlain | Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey

★ “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green •••WINNER•••

Producer: Will Bundy | Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)

★ Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney

Producer: Kristian Bush | Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank

★ Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top

Producer: Carson Chamberlain

Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey

★ F-1 Trillion – Post Malone

Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins | Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore

★ I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen

Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi | Mix Engineers: Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi

★ Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson •••WINNER•••

Producer: Jay Joyce | Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

SONG OF THE YEAR

Award goes to Songwriter(s)

★ “4x4xU” " | Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson

★ “Am I Okay?” | Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney

★ “I Never Lie” | Songwriters: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top

★ “Texas” | Songwriters: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock

★ “you look like you love me” | Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere •••WINNER•••

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)

★ “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) •••WINNER•••

★ “You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney)

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)

★ “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney | Directors: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney

★ “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood) | Director: Dustin Haney

★ “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson | Director: TK McKamy

★ “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton | Director: Running Bear

★ “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green | Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney •••WINNER•••