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 biggest night in country music is finally here! Follow along for live updates from the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards live in Nashville.

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.

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.

Several big names at the CMA Awards — including LeAnn Rimes, Kelsea Ballerini and Mickey Guyton — stepped out in looks that sparked debate on the red carpet

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.

Ella Langley and Riley Green nabbed two of the first awards of the night Wednesday at the Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The pair won Single of the Year and Song of the Year for "You Look Like You Love Me.