The night was full of electrifying performances from newer acts to the CMA stage such as the newly crowned Vocal Group of the Year, The Red Clay Strays and some long-time favorites like Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion and Keith Urban. We were at the awards and have summed up our top moments from Country Music's Biggest Night.

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Lainey Wilson wore multiple show-stopping outfits as solo host of the 59th CMA Awards for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

Lainey Wilson welcomed the crowd of the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena with a musical monologue that set the stage— literally. While Luke Combs opened the 59th CMA Awards with his performance of "Back in the Saddle," the "Somewhere Over Laredo" singer's monologue was made up of country memories and melodies.

After co-hosting in 2024 with Louisiana native Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan, Wilson steered the show solo this time. Seconds into her welcoming monologue, Wilson, 33, gave a shoutout to her hometown.

Go ahead and preach, Lainey. Last night, Lainey Wilson not only hosted the 59th annual CMA Awards, but she was the biggest winner of the night, taking home the coveted Entertainer of theYear award in addition to Album of the Year for Whirlwind,

The biggest night in country music is finally here! Follow along for live updates from the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards live in Nashville.

Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Riley Green each scored three honors at the 59th annual CMA Awards show Wednesday night, with Wilson taking away the most coveted prize, entertainer of the year. Surprises were in order in some of the categories considered long held by intractable repeat winners,