2025 CMA Awards: Full List of Winners Revealed
The 59th CMA Awards took place in Nashville, celebrating outstanding achievements in the country music industry. The event revealed a diverse lineup of winners across various categories, showcasing both established stars and emerging talent.
Key Winners at the 2025 CMA Awards
- Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson
- New Artist of the Year: Zach Top
- Album of the Year:Whirlwind by Lainey Wilson
- Single of the Year: “You Look Like You Love Me” by Ella Langley & Riley Green
- Vocal Group of the Year: The Red Clay Strays
- Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Cody Johnson
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson
- Musical Event of the Year: “Pour Me a Drink” by Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton
- Music Video of the Year: “You Look Like You Love Me” by Ella Langley & Riley Green
Highlights from the Night
Lainey Wilson celebrated being named Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive time. She previously won this award in 2023. Zach Top, who won New Artist of the Year, made an impression by taking the stage with a beer can in hand.
The Red Clay Strays ended Old Dominion’s years-long hold on the Vocal Group of the Year title. Cody Johnson’s win for Male Vocalist of the Year marked the end of Chris Stapleton’s impressive run. Wilson also took home Album of the Year for her acclaimed project, Whirlwind.
Complete List of Major Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Entertainer of the Year | Lainey Wilson |
| New Artist of the Year | Zach Top |
| Album of the Year | Whirlwind by Lainey Wilson |
| Single of the Year | You Look Like You Love Me by Ella Langley & Riley Green |
| Vocal Group of the Year | The Red Clay Strays |
| Vocal Duo of the Year | Brooks & Dunn |
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Cody Johnson |
| Female Vocalist of the Year | Lainey Wilson |
| Musical Event of the Year | Pour Me a Drink by Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton |
| Music Video of the Year | You Look Like You Love Me by Ella Langley & Riley Green |
The 2025 CMA Awards highlighted the evolving landscape of country music, acknowledging both new artists and established icons. With an exciting mix of performances and awards, the night truly reflected the rich talent within the genre.
