Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of year at 2025 CMA Awards
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The 2025 CMA Awards don't just bring the chart-topping hits; they also bring the style high notes! Hosted by Lainey Wilson, whose outfit and energy lit up both stage and red carpet, the night delivered plenty of show-stopping style moments.
Country legend Vince Gill accepted the lifetime achievement honor from 2024 winner George Strait, while Brandi Carlile and Patty Loveless paid tribute.
The CMAs, hosted by Lainey Wilson, was the target of complaints from social media users who alleged bias in the results.
The performers for the 2025 CMA Awards were announced earlier this month and one of the most exciting inclusions was BigXthaPlug and Luke Combs, performing their collaboration “Pray Hard.”
Brandi Carlile and Patty Loveless paid tribute to Vince Gill at the 2025 CMA Awards, singing his song 'When I Call Your Name.'
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.
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.