2025 Country Music Association Awards: Nominations, Performers, and Honors
Get ready for the 2025 Country Music Association Awards, as they are just around the corner. This year's nominations are dominated by talented female artists like Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, each receiving six nods. The competition for the coveted CMA entertainer of the year award includes top artists like Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen, the reigning winner in the category. Additionally, the new artist of the year nominees feature rising stars such as Langley, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr. The legendary Vince Gill will be honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the event.
The star-studded lineup of performers at the awards ceremony includes Shaboozey, Combs, Stapleton, Langley, Moroney, Top, Wetmore, Wilson, and Wilson Jr., along with Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and rapper BigXThaPlug. The event will be broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern and 7 p.m. Central, with the option to stream it on Hulu the following day. The winners of the awards are determined by members of the Country Music Association, including music industry professionals, artists, publicists, and songwriters.
Don't miss out on the excitement of the 2025 CMA Awards, where the best in country music will be celebrated and honored. Tune in to witness unforgettable performances, well-deserved accolades, and memorable moments that showcase the talent and diversity of the country music genre.