The Country Music Association Awards wouldn’t be complete without, well, some “country dang music,” as entertainer of the year Lainey Wilson phrased it Wednesday night (Nov. 19) while hosting the 2025 ceremony at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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That’s why numerous artists took the stage for a cornucopia of live performances during this year’s program, bringing energy and passion for their craft in between the presentations of awards. Chris Stapleton, as he often does at award shows, performed multiple times throughout the night, jamming out with his band for a bluesy showcase of F1 soundtrack hit “Bad As I Used to Be” in addition to duetting with M

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