At the 2025 CMA Awards, country crooner Keith Urban took the stage as a surprise early entry, joining host Lainey Wilson during the show’s opening number to perform his hit song “Where the Blacktop Ends.” Though he had been slated as a performer, his unexpected appearance at the top of the broadcast was not previously announced.

Top nominees for the show included Langley, Megan Moroney and Wilson, who each received six nominations. Zach Top, Riley Green and Cody Johnson followed behind. To see the evening's big winners and photos of the star-studded performances, check out the gallery below:

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley cozy up at their CMA Awards date night in Nashville, plus Keith Urban, Jennifer Aniston and more. From L.A. to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.

Vince Gill was honored with the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, and he cracked a joke aimed at the award's namesake. "I'm pretty confident I'm the only one that's ever won this award that's never smoked any weed," he said.

Keith Urban returned to the spotlight at the 2025 CMA Awards, marking his first major awards show appearance since his highly publicized split from Nicole Kidman.On Wednesday, November 19, the 58-year-old singer took the stage at the 59th

The 59th annual CMA Awards take place at Bridgestone Arena featuring performances by Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert.

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect? Probably a lot of women taking home prizes they deserve! Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead this year's nominations with six nods each.