Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year
Digest more
The CMA Awards saw a night full of electrifying performances and duets from Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Shaboozey and many more.
The country music star donned eight incredible looks, from a dramatic ensemble for the red carpet to a camo dress to cap off the night.
21hon MSN
Lainey Wilson Makes an Impressive 8 Outfit Changes While Hosting 2025 CMA Awards — See Them All!
Lainey Wilson wore multiple show-stopping outfits as solo host of the 59th CMA Awards for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
After co-hosting in 2024 with Louisiana native Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan, Wilson steered the show solo this time. Seconds into her welcoming monolgue, Wilson, 33, gave a shout-out to her hometown.
Go ahead and preach, Lainey. Last night, Lainey Wilson not only hosted the 59th annual CMA Awards, but she was the biggest winner of the night, taking home the coveted Entertainer of theYear award in addition to Album of the Year for Whirlwind,
The biggest night in country music is finally here! Follow along for live updates from the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards live in Nashville.
Wilson described her outfits for the night as "Western at the core and rooted in where I come from, but also bold and unique."
Lainey Wilson has two proud parents! The country singer, who is hosting the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 19, was born and raised by her parents, Brian and Michelle Wilson. The couple became parents when they welcomed daughter Janna Wilson Sadler before welcoming Lainey on May 19, 1992.