The 59th Annual CMA Awards

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The Country Music Association and ABC announced that “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, airing live on ABC at 8/7c. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will once again shine a spotlight on the genre’s most exceptional talent, honoring outstanding achievements, and celebrating excellence across the industry. Details on the show’s host and ticket sales will be shared in the coming weeks. The ceremony will also be available to stream next day on Hulu.

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8/7c

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November 20, 2025

WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT ‘THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS’

“The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” which aired live on ABC, lit up Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, delivering show-stopping performances, bold collaborations and tributes, and defining moments that celebrated excellence across the genre. With Country superstar Lainey Wilson at the helm, the evening showcased the very best of Country Music, honoring both today’s hitmakers and the legends who paved the way. Lainey Wilson earned the night’s top honor, CMA Entertainer of the Year, while Zach Top took home his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year. Riley Green, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson also emerged as the night’s leading winners, each taking home three awards. Additionally, Brooks & Dunn now hold the record for the most CMA Award wins of all time, with 20 total. The show opened with an unforgettable choreographed musical monologue from Lainey Wilson, who brought audiences to their feet with a high-energy medley honoring Country favorites past and present. Lainey Wilson surprised sever

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November 19, 2025

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS EARLY WINNERS AHEAD OF ‘THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS’

With Country Music’s Biggest Night™ just hours away, the celebration has already begun. This morning, ahead of “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” the Country Music Association revealed early winners in two categories: Post Malone and Blake Shelton earned CMA Musical Event of the Year for “Pour Me A Drink,” produced by Louis Bell and Charlie Handsome; while Ella Langley and Riley Green and took home the win for CMA Music Video of the Year for “you look like you love me,” directed by Langley, John Park and Wales Toney. The announcement took place live on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” with Lara Spencer sharing the news from downtown Nashville’s Honky Tonk Central. The broadcast also included a special segment with CMA Awards host Lainey Wilson, giving viewers an exclusive tour inside Bridgestone Arena as final preparations for the big night get underway. With show-stopping performances from some of the biggest names in music, “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” airs live tonight (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST

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November 17, 2025

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS PRESENTERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR ‘THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS’

The excitement continues to build for Country Music’s Biggest Night™ as the Country Music Association and ABC announce the presenters and special guests for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Lainey Wilson, the live broadcast airs from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. This year’s CMA Awards presenters and special guests include Country group Lady A; GRAMMY®-winning banjoist Alison Brown; actress currently starring in “9-1-1: Nashville,” Jessica Capshaw; GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, actor and worldwide entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus; GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle; Country artist Jordan Davis; actress, model and philanthropist Elizabeth Hurley; Country artist Cody Johnson; comedian, actor and podcaster Bert Kreischer; five-time GRAMMY winner and multiplatinum award-winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake; Country artist Ella Langley; GRAMMY-winning banjoist, actor, comedian a

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November 14, 2025

CMA AND ABC CELEBRATE COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT™ WITH EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING AHEAD OF ‘THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS’

With Country Music’s Biggest Night™ just days away, the Country Music Association and ABC are gearing up with a full slate of special programming ahead of “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” airing Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. Beginning this weekend, fans can enjoy an all-access lead-up featuring some of their favorite Country stars. “ON THE RED CARPET: COUNTDOWN TO THE CMA AWARDS” — SATURDAY, NOV. 15, and SUNDAY, NOV. 16 (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS) “On Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, On The Red Carpet’s George Pennacchio hosts “On The Red Carpet: CMA Awards Preview,” a 30-minute special featuring exclusive interviews with Kenny Chesney, Lady A, Tucker Wetmore, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town and more, plus hear from this year’s CMA Awards host Lainey Wilson. “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE” — MONDAY, NOV. 17, and TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (11:35 P.M. EST) Country artist Eric Church performs Monday, Nov. 17, and CMA Award nominee and performer Stephen Wilson Jr

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