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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NEXSTAR) — Dive into the standout moments and top honorees from the 59th Annual CMA Awards, celebrated in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, during Country Music’s Biggest Night™.

Entertainer of the Year

Lainey Wilson at The 59th Annual CMA Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images)

TRIUMPHANT MOMENT: Lainey Wilson took home accolades, marking a significant achievement in her career.

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson

Female Vocalist of the Year

Lainey Wilson at The 59th Annual CMA Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images)

ANOTHER VICTORY: Cody Johnson also emerged as a winner, adding to the night’s excitement.

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ella Langley
  • Megan Moroney
  • Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year

Cody Johnson accepts the Male Vocalist of the Year Award onstage during the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

AWARD FOR BEST SONG: The track “you look like you love me” by Ella Langley & Riley Green, produced by Will Bundy and mixed by Jim Cooley, was recognized for its excellence.

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Zach Top
  • Morgan Wallen

Single of the Year

WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green Producer: Will Bundy Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley

  • “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 Engineer: 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

Lainey Wilson at The 59th Annual CMA Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images)

WINNER: Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson Producer: Jay Joyce Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

  • 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

WINNER: “you look like you love me” Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere

  • “4x4xU” Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
  • “Am I Okay?” Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
  • “I Never Lie” Songwriters: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
  • “Texas” Songwriters: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
  • “you look like you love me” Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere

New Artist of the Year

Zach Top at The 59th Annual CMA Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images)

WINNER: Zach Top

  • Ella Langley
  • Shaboozey
  • Zach Top
  • Tucker Wetmore
  • Stephen Wilson Jr.

Vocal Group of the Year

Andrew Nix, Andrew Bishop, John Hall, Brandon Coleman and Sevans Henderson of The Red Clay Strays accept the Vocal Group of the Year Award onstage during the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

WINNER: The Red Clay Strays

  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Old Dominion
  • Rascal Flatts
  • The Red Clay Strays

Vocal Duo of the Year

(L-R) Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn accept the Vocal Duo of the Year Award onstage during the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

WINNER: Brooks & Dunn

  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Maddie & Tae
  • The War And Treaty

Musical Event of the Year

WINNER: “Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton) Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome

  • “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

Musician of the Year

WINNER: Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar

  • Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
  • Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
  • Brent Mason – Guitar
  • Rob McNelley – Guitar
  • Derek Wells – Guitar

Music Video of the Year

WINNER: “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney

  • 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 McKamy
  • “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

You can also find photos from the red carpet before the show here and check out some of the night’s biggest moments here.

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