The 25th annual Country Music Association Awards (CMA Awards 2025) are set to celebrate the biggest names in country music this year. The nominations reveal a strong female presence, with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each earning three nominations, while Zach Top leads with five nods. Riley Green and Cody Johnson follow closely, each securing four nominations.
The awards ceremony will air live on November 19, 2025, on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
Major Categories
Entertainer of the Year
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Luke Combs
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Cody Johnson
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Chris Stapleton
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Morgan Wallen
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Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
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“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce)
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“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs (Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews)
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“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney (Producer: Kristian Bush; Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank)
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“I Never Lie” – Zach Top (Producer: Carson Chamberlain; Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey)
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“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green (Producer: Will Bundy; Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley)
Album of the Year
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Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
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Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
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F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
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I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
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Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Song of the Year
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“4x4xU” – Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
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“Am I Okay?” – Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
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“I Never Lie” – Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
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“Texas” – Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
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“You Look Like You Love Me” – Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere
Spotlight on Female Vocalists
Female Vocalist of the Year
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Kelsea Ballerini
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Miranda Lambert
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Ella Langley
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Megan Moroney
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Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
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Luke Combs
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Cody Johnson
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Chris Stapleton
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Zach Top
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Morgan Wallen
Group & Duo Categories
Vocal Group of the Year
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Lady A
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Little Big Town
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Old Dominion
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Rascal Flatts
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The Red Clay Strays
Vocal Duo of the Year
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Brooks & Dunn
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Brothers Osborne
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Dan + Shay
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Maddie & Tae
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The War and Treaty
Collaboration Highlights
Musical Event of the Year
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“Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green feat. Ella Langley
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“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
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“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood
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“Pour Me a Drink” – Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton
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“You Had to Be There” – Megan Moroney feat. Kenny Chesney
Other Key Categories
Musician of the Year
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Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle)
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Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
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Brent Mason (Guitar)
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Rob McNelley (Guitar)
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Derek Wells (Guitar)
Music Video of the Year
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“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
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“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood
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“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
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“Think I’m in Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
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“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
New Artist of the Year
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Ella Langley
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Shaboozey
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Zach Top
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Tucker Wetmore
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Stephen Wilson Jr.
Key Takeaways
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Zach Top dominates with five nominations, making him a breakout frontrunner.
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Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson continue to push female artistry forward with strong recognition.
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Post Malone surprises in Album of the Year and Musical Event, showing his cross-genre influence.
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Expect fierce competition in Song of the Year and Female Vocalist, two of the night’s most-watched categories.
The 2025 CMA Awards will once again showcase the best in country music, celebrating both rising stars and established legends.
