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The 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards aired live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville

Lainey Wilson hosted the show

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The 2025 CMA Awards have come to an end.

The 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards, hosted by Lainey Wilson , aired live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, where some of the genre's biggest stars added new trophies to their shelves — and delivered show-stopping performances.

This year's nominations were led by Ella Langley , Megan Moroney and Wilson, while other top nominees included Zach Top , Riley Green and Cody Johnson .

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