The story behind Kenny Chesney 's tribute and how the country music community feels about its new Entertainer of the Year: those are just two of the 14 things the 2025 CMA Awards couldn't or wouldn't show you on TV.

At least one country couple hard-launched on Wednesday night (Nov. 19), while another soft-launched. Then there was the famous country duo who posed for a picture together for the first time in years.

Lainey Wilson was the big winner at the 2025 CMA Awards, taking home three trophies including Entertainer of the Year.

Nearly 20 artists performed across the three-hour-long telecast.

The show can be re-watched in full on Hulu.

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