NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Riley Green were the big winners on Wednesday at the 59th CMA Awards show in Nashville.
Wilson, who hosted the show, took the top prize, winning entertainer of the year honors.
She also won album of the year honors and was named the top female vocalist.
“I was just so tickled to be hosting this thing tonight,” Wilson said after winning entertainer of the year honors but forgetting she had to give closing remarks. “I forgot I was hosting this thing.
“Thank you for letting me run my mouth on this legendary stage and celebrate the best genre in the world, country dang music.”
Langley and Green were duet partners whose teaming on “you look like you love me” earned wins in the single of the year, song of the year and music video of the year categories.
Cody Johnson won for best male vocalist, while the Red Clay Strays won vocal group of the year.
The awards ceremony was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Winners are in bold:
Entertainer of the Year
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
We are thrilled to announce the #CMAawards Entertainer of the Year is @LaineyWilson! Join us in congratulating Lainey on this tremendous honor! ✨ pic.twitter.com/H8y3thKjyC
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Single of the Year
“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)
Excuse me it looks like the #CMAawards Single of the Year is "you look like you love me" by @EllaLangleyMsic & @RileyGreenMusic pic.twitter.com/vfoSbm6YEU
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Album of the Year
“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)
Let the confetti fly 🎉 The #CMAawards Album of the Year is "Whirlwind" by @LaineyWilson 🎶🫶 pic.twitter.com/ZFmSS4oXSO
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Song of the Year
“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)
Give a round of applause to the #CMAawards Song of the Year, "you look like you love me" written by Riley Green, Ella Langley, and Aaron Raitiere ✍️💫 pic.twitter.com/BUZIdsbw3O
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Female Vocalist of the Year
Lainey Wilson
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
The #CMAawards Female Vocalist of the Year is ... @LaineyWilson! Join us in wishing her a HUGE congratulations 🤩💞💫 pic.twitter.com/mJuMynhxdW
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Male Vocalist of the Year
Cody Johnson
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Morgan Wallen
Your #CMAawards Male Vocalist of the Year is @CodyJohnson! Join us in congratulating him on this honor! 💫🤠 pic.twitter.com/W9Vonah2By
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Vocal Group of the Year
The Red Clay Strays
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
It's time to make some noise for your #CMAawards Vocal Group of the Year, @RedClayStrays 🤩🎉 pic.twitter.com/80W5dyiuJh
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty
Give it up for the #CMAawards Vocal Duo of the Year, @BrooksAndDunn 👏🌟 pic.twitter.com/RrpxSrcrnW
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Musical Event of the Year
“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)
“You Had To Be There” -- Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney) (Producer: Kristian Bush)
It is time to celebrate 🎉 The #CMAawards Musical Event of the Year is "Pour Me A Drink" by @PostMalone (feat. @BlakeShelton)✨⭐ pic.twitter.com/iTTUimsoWB
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 19, 2025
Musician of the Year
Paul Franklin -- Steel Guitar
Jenee Fleenor -- Fiddle
Brent Mason -- Guitar
Rob McNelley -- Guitar
Derek Wells -- Guitar
We are so excited to announce that the #CMAawards Musician of the Year is Paul Franklin! Join us in congratulating him on this honor 🎵🌟 pic.twitter.com/HDUAKhw0vP
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
Music Video of the Year
“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)
Roll the cameras 📹 A HUGE congratulations to the #CMAawards Music Video of the Year, "you look like you love me" by @EllaLangleyMsic & @RileyGreenMusic 💞 pic.twitter.com/jXwg0mP55q
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 19, 2025
New Artist of the Year
Zach Top
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Absolutely no bad luck here! @ZachTopMusic is the #CMAawards New Artist of the Year 👏 pic.twitter.com/5xDMAZzyXm
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 20, 2025
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