2025 CMA Awards: Nominations, Performances, and Red Carpet Highlights
The 2025 CMA Awards are set to take place on Wednesday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, featuring the biggest names in country music. Leading the nominations are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, each with six nods. Zach Top follows closely with five nominations, while Cody Johnson and Riley Green have four each. The coveted entertainer of the year category includes Johnson, Wilson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen.
The star-studded three-hour telecast on ABC from 8-11 p.m. ET will showcase performances by top Nashville artists such as Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, BigXthaPlug, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Langley, Patty Loveless, Moroney, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Stapleton, Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson, and Stephen Wilson Jr.
On the red carpet, Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney made a stylish entrance, hinting at a possible duet performance of their collaboration “You Had to Be There.” Moroney dazzled in a rhinestone-encrusted strapless gown and gloves, while Chesney sported a coordinated black suit with a matching hat. Zach Top also made a statement with his signature black hat, paired with a navy suit and white collared shirt.
The 2025 CMA Awards red carpet was graced by a plethora of Nashville’s finest, showcasing their glamorous looks and style. Stay tuned for the best moments and highlights from the star-studded event.