The biggest names in country music flocked to Nashville Nov. 19 for the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards, which was broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena.

Lainey Wilson, who cleaned up with multiple wins including female vocalist of the year, album of the year and entertainer of the year, served as the host of the 2025 CMA Awards. She made history as the third woman to solo host the CMAs, joining Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, and went on to become the third woman to win the entertainer of the year award twice.

Among those honored throughout the night was Vince Gill, who accepted the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award from fellow country music legend George Strait.

It was a night filled with electric performances, special guests and great honors, serving as an overa

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