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“WHO KNEW FIVE WORDS COULD FLIP THE 2025 CMAs?” Nobody planned for a night like this. Lainey Wilson stepped onto the CMA carpet glowing in that Louisiana way of hers — but she walked off the stage looking like someone who couldn’t quite believe what just happened. Fans were screaming, people in the crowd were grabbing their heads, even the industry folks couldn’t pretend they saw this coming. And when she said those five little words — “I’m crying… what just happened?” — the whole place felt it. A winners list full of upsets, surprises, and one shocking shutout only made the moment louder. Nashville hasn’t stopped talking since.

59th Annual CMA Awards: Complete Winners List

Country music’s brightest stars lit up Nashville on Wednesday night as the 59th Annual CMA Awards celebrated the year’s standout talent. The event brought together legendary performers, rising artists, and some of the most memorable moments in country music this year.

Lainey Wilson emerged as the night’s biggest winner, taking home Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year award. Meanwhile, Zach Top earned a milestone victory with New Artist of the Year, and Ella Langley and Riley Green swept multiple categories with their hit track “you look like you love me.”

The show featured live performances from stars such as Lainey Wilson, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, and others, blending unforgettable music with well-deserved recognition. Earlier in the day, “Good Morning America” announced two early winners — including an award for Post Malone.

The ceremony aired live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and is now available for streaming on Hulu.

See the complete list of winners below (winners in bold):

Musical Event of the Year

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

Music Video of the Year

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

Single of the Year

  • “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 (WINNER)

Vocal Duo of the Year

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

New Artist of the Year

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

Musician of the Year

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

Song of the Year

  • “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 (WINNER)

Album of the Year

  • “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 (WINNER)

Vocal Group of the Year

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

Male Vocalist of the Year

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson (WINNER)
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Zach Top
  • Morgan Wallen

Female Vocalist of the Year

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ella Langley
  • Megan Moroney
  • Lainey Wilson (WINNER)

Entertainer of the Year

  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson (WINNER)

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