The CMA Awards Return For Country Music’s Biggest Night

The countdown is on for the 2025 CMA Awards, which will take over Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19th.

Lainey Wilson will return to host the ceremony for the second year in a row, but for the first time as the sole host. Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire are the only two other female country artists in the history of the CMA Awards to host the show solo.

The full list of nominees was announced in September. Ella Langely, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney lead with six nominations each. Zach Top is a close second with five, and Cody Johnson and Riley Green both earned four.

Performers Announced For The 59th Annual CMA Awards

On November 6th, the first wave of talented performers was announced for the upcoming ceremony. Host Lainey Wilson will perform as well as fellow Female Vocalist of the Year nominees, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney.

Entertainer of the Year nominee Luke Combs will have two performances – one solo and one with crossover artist Bigxtheplug.

Similarly, rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. will take the stage once on his own and a second time for a collaboration with Shaboozey.

New Artist of the Year nominees Zach Top and Tucker Wetmore are the first group of performers. More performances are expected to be announced in the lead-up to the show.

Be sure to tune in to the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 19th at 8/7c on ABC! The show will be available to stream on Hulu the following day