The 2025 CMA Awards winners have been revealed, showcasing top talent in contemporary country music. The Country Music Association began announcing winners early Wednesday morning, November 19, with notable artists such as Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Ella Langley, and Riley Green among the first to be recognized. Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley led the nominations with six each, while Zach Top followed with five. Riley Green and Cody Johnson each received four nominations. The awards ceremony took place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and was broadcast live on ABC. **Major Award Winners** The winners of the major categories include: - **Entertainer of the Year**: Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson - **Female Vocalist of the Year**: Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson - **Male Vocalist of the Year**: Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Morgan Wallen - **Vocal Group of the Year**: Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts, The Red Clay Strays - **Vocal Duo of the Year**: Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Maddie & Tae, The War and Treaty - **New Artist of the Year**: Shaboozey, Zach Top, Ella Langley, Tucker Wetmore, Stephen Wilson Jr. **Album and Song Awards** The **Album of the Year** award went to: - Megan Moroney for "Am I Okay?" - Zach Top for "Cold Beer & Country Music" - Post Malone for "F-1 Trillion" - Morgan Wallen for "I'm the Problem" - Lainey Wilson for "Whirlwind" **Song of the Year** was awarded to: - Lainey Wilson for "4X4XU" - Megan Moroney for "Am I Okay?" - Zach Top for "I Never Lie" - Blake Shelton for "Texas" - Riley Green and Ella Langley for "You Look Like You Love Me" **Single of the Year** went to: - Lainey Wilson for "4X4XU" - Luke Combs for "Ain't No Love In Oklahoma" - Megan Moroney for "Am I Okay?" - Zach Top for "I Never Lie" - Riley Green and Ella Langley for "You Look Like You Love Me" **Musical Event and Video Awards** The **Musical Event of the Year** was awarded to: - Riley Green and Ella Langley for "Don't Mind If I Do" - Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll for "Hard Fought Hallelujah" - Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood for "I'm Gonna Love You" - Post Malone and Blake Shelton for "Pour Me a Drink" - Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney for "You Had To Be There" **Music Video of the Year** went to: - Megan Moroney for "Am I Okay?" - Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood for "I’m Gonna Love You" - Lainey Wilson for "Somewhere Over Laredo" - Chris Stapleton for "Think I’m In Love With You" - Riley Green and Ella Langley for "You Look Like You Love Me" **Musician of the Year** nominees included Jenee Fleenor (fiddle), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brent Mason (guitar), Rob McNelley (guitar), and Derek Wells (guitar). **Most-Played Songs** According to Mediabase, Morgan Wallen had the most songs in the Top 40, with four tracks. Post Malone followed with three, while Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, and Kane Brown each had two songs in the rankings. The 2025 CMA Awards celebrated the achievements of country music artists and highlighted the genre's continued popularity and evolution.