The 59th Annual Nation Music Affiliation Awards is gearing up for a memorable ceremony filled with music and extra memorable moments.
The 2025 awards present, which airs on Wednesday, November 19, shall be hosted by Lainey Wilson.
“I grew up watching the CMA Awards prefer it was the Tremendous Bowl, so to be internet hosting for a second 12 months is a real honor,” Wilson stated in a September press release. “I'm humbled that CMA has trusted me with this function, and I can't wait to like on this style that has given me a lot.”
Wilson beforehand helmed the CMAs in November 2024 alongside nation famous person Luke Bryan and NFL alum Peyton Manning.
“Having the ability to give Peyton and Luke a tough time and simply have enjoyable with it. It's a enjoyable night time to have a good time nation music,” she advised Backstage Country forward of the printed final 12 months. “I'm nervous that I'd whoop Peyton and Luke's butt. I'm gonna put them to disgrace. That's what's gonna occur, you already know. I'm gonna present 'em ‘I'm right here.' They requested me to be a cohost, and I'm gonna present 'em why.”
Along with internet hosting, Wilson additionally took residence the CMA trophy for Music Video of the Yr. This 12 months, Wilson is up for six awards: Entertainer of the Yr, Feminine Vocalist of the Yr, Single of the Yr, Album of the Yr, Music of the Yr, Music Video of the Yr.
Maintain scrolling for all the main points concerning the 2025 CMA Awards:
Lainey Wilson Will Host the CMA Awards for the 2nd Time
Nation star Wilson will return to emcee the ceremony for a second consecutive 12 months. She beforehand hosted the 2024 present with Bryan and Manning.
Who Is Nominated for a CMA Award?
Wilson is up for Entertainer of the Yr towards Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen. Different musicians that earned nominations within the varied present classes embrace Megan Moroney, Publish Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Woman A, Rascal Flatts, Brothers Osborne and Dan + Shay.
The nominees for New Artist of the Yr are Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Zach High, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Vince Gill Will Obtain a Lifetime Achievement Award
Vince Gill performs onstage on the fiftieth annual CMA Awards in November 2016. Gustavo Caballero/Getty Photographs
Information broke on November 11 that Gill will stroll away with the 2025 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
“Vince embodies the easiest of what Nation Music stands for. He's a real trailblazer, one who offers again to the neighborhood, honors the roots of our style, and even now, continues to share his expertise with followers throughout the globe,” the CMAs CEO, Sarah Trahern, stated in an announcement. “As a Nation Music Corridor of Fame member, 18-time CMA Award winner and former 12-time CMA Awards host, he stays a vibrant pressure in our business, and we're honored to have a good time an artist whose affect is so deeply woven into the material of our format.”
Who Will Carry out on the CMA Awards?
Along with internet hosting the ceremony, Wilson may even take the stage for a reside efficiency. Different performers embrace Combs, Langley, Moroney, High, Wetmore, Wilson Jr., BigXthaPlug and Shaboozey.
When Are the CMA Awards?
The 59th annual CMA Awards are held Wednesday, November 19, at 8 p.m. ET at Nashville's Bridgestone Area.
How you can Watch the CMA Awards
The CMAs will air reside on ABC and can concurrently stream on Hulu+ Dwell TV.
