Here Are The Nominees For The 59th Annual CMA Awards Melinda LorgeSeptember 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM 0 Photo by Donn Jones/Country Music Association via FilmMagic The 59th Annual CMA Awards are right around the corner, which means details surrounding the event are now being rolled out.
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Melinda LorgeSeptember 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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The 59th Annual CMA Awards are right around the corner, which means details surrounding the event are now being rolled out. On Monday, Sept. 8, the nominations for the star-studded affair were unveiled by the Country Music Association through a livestream hosted via the organization's Facebook and YouTube pages, respectively.
As with tradition, the evening's most prestigious honor of the night is the Entertainer of the Year, and five artists are up for the prize. They are Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, and Chris Stapleton.
"Country Music's Biggest Night" is female-heavy this year when it comes to the highest number of nominations, with Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley leading the pack with a total of six nominations each. Next up is Zach Top, who earned five nods, while Johnson and Riley Green received four each. Wallen, Combs, Stapleton, Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, and Charlie Handsome have each scored three nods.
Here's everything we know about the 2025 CMA Awards so far.
When are the 2025 CMA Awards?
The 2025 CMA Awards will take place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
How can I watch the 2025 CMA Awards?
The ceremony will air live on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. The show will run for three hours, wrapping up at 11 p.m. ET. Folks who miss the live broadcast can watch the next day on Hulu.
Who will host the 2025 CMA Awards?
A host has not been announced yet. Last year, the CMA Awards were co-hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Wilson.
Who will perform at the 2025 CMA Awards?
Performers for the 2025 CMA Awards have yet to be announced.
Who are the presenters for the 2025 CMA Awards?
Fans will have to wait as presenters for the 2025 CMA Awards will be announced in the coming weeks.
Who are the 2025 CMA Award nominees?Entertainer of the Year -
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year -
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Morgan Wallen
New Artist of the Year -
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Vocal Duo of the Year -
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty
Vocal Group of the Year -
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays
Single of the Year — 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 Engineers: 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, Producer: Will Bundy, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
Album of the Year — 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, Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
Song of the Year — goes to Songwriter(s) -
"4x4xU" — Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
"Am I Okay?" — Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
"I Never Lie" — Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
"Texas" — Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
"you look like you love me" — Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere
Musical Event of the Year — Award goes to Artists and Producer(s) -
"Don't Mind If I Do" – Riley Green (featuring Ella Langley), Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
"Hard Fought Hallelujah" – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll, Producer: Micah Nichols
"I'm Gonna Love You" – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood), Producer: Trent Willmon
"Pour Me A Drink" – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton), Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome
"You Had To Be There" – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney), Producer: Kristian Bush
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 McKay
"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
Musician of the Year -
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Brent Mason – Guitar
Rob McNelley – Guitar
Derek Wells – Guitar
The 2025 CMA Awards at a Glance -
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
Location: Nashville's Bridgestone Arena
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Watch on: ABC, Hulu
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