Lainey Wilson Wins Entertainer of the Year: Complete Winners List
The country music spotlight shone brightly at the 2025 CMA Awards, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night. This prestigious event celebrated the best in the industry, showcasing remarkable performances and honoring outstanding artists.
Historic Nominations and Winners
Lainey Wilson hosted this memorable evening, marking a milestone in CMA history. For the first time ever, three solo female country artists—Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson—were tied for the most nominations. Zach Top followed closely with five nominations, while Cody Johnson and Riley Green each secured four nods.
Major Awards Recap
- Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson
- Album of the Year: Lainey Wilson, “Whirlwind”
- Female Vocalist of the Year: [Winner Not Specified]
- Male Vocalist of the Year: [Winner Not Specified]
- Vocal Group of the Year: The Red Clay Strays
- Vocal Duo of the Year: [Winner Not Specified]
- New Artist of the Year: [Winner Not Specified]
- Single of the Year: Ella Langley and Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me”
- Song of the Year: Ella Langley and Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me”
- Musical Event of the Year: Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton, “Pour Me a Drink”
- Music Video of the Year: Ella Langley and Riley Green, “You Look Like You Love Me”
- Musician of the Year: [Winner Not Specified]
Star-Studded Performances
The awards ceremony featured performances from prominent names in country music. Artists such as Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, and Miranda Lambert graced the stage.
The 2025 CMA Awards can now be streamed on Hulu, allowing fans to relive the highlights of this storied night. With Lainey Wilson taking home multiple awards, including Entertainer of the Year, this year’s event will be remembered as a landmark celebration of female talent in country music.
