While she didn't take home any awards, Kelsea Ballerini had a big night at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville Nov. 19. The Knoxville-native country singer stunned on the CMA red carpet before delivering an emotional performance of her new song, "I Sit In Parks," a song about missing life benchmarks.

The Country Music Association and broadcast partner ABC have announced the date that the 59th CMA Awards will occur at Lower Broadway's Bridgestone Arena. "Country Music’s Biggest Night" will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov.

Country music's biggest stars are showing off their best fashions on the red carpet at the 2025 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. Mickey Guyton and Colbie Caillat were among the first stars to kick off the carpet at the 59th annual Country Music Association awards show at Music City Center in Nashville.

Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini and others dazzled at the CMA Awards red carpet in Nashville with stunning fashion choices that perfectly blended country style and glamour.

Zach Top was the Washington man of the hour at the CMA Awards. But he was hardly the only home-state hero to rock the stage.

After Kenny Chesney performed his 2004 hit "When the Sun Goes Down," a screen on the back of the stage honored Brett James, the hitmaker behind the song.

The 2025 CMA Awards crowned a new winner for Male Vocalist of the Year. Cody Johnson took home the award during the Wednesday, November 19, ceremony at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. "The last time I accepted an award,

The 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards, hosted by Lainey Wilson, aired live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. PEOPLE has the highlights you need to see.