"Country music fans have something extra to be thankful for each November beyond turkey. Traditionally, the Country Music Association Awards-aka the CMA Awards-take place during the second to last month of the year. Wednesday, November 19, is the big day in 2025 for the 59th annual event. Let's get you up to speed on everything you need to know about "country music's biggest night" so you can confidently two-step your way through the evening."
"Who's hosting the 2025 CMA Awards? Lainey Wilson is back to emcee the awards. Last year, she shared the duties with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, but this year she is flying solo. Beyond presiding over the event, she is also nominated for multiple awards, including Entertainer of the Year. Joining Wilson in the Entertainer of the Year category are fellow nominees Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen."
"Who's performing at the 2025 CMA Awards? Since Wilson is already in the neighborhood and hosting, she's also going to grace the audience with her vocal talents. She's not the only one. Kelsea Ballerini will perform her new song "I Sit in Parks" live for the first time. Meanwhile, Chris Stapleton is scheduled to perform twice. He will sing his cinematic song "Bad As I Used to Be" from the soundtrack of F1: The Movie and "A Song to Sing," a duet with Miranda Lambert."
The 59th CMA Awards are scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Lainey Wilson will emcee the ceremony and is also a multi-nominee, including Entertainer of the Year. Entertainer of the Year nominees include Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen. Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley each received six nominations, the most of any artists in 2025. New Artist of the Year nominees include Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr. Performers include Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton, and newly inducted Hall of Famer Kenny Chesney.
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