2025 CMA Awards Winners: Early Results and Complete List So Far

The 2025 CMA Awards winners are being revealed live from Nashville as the 59th annual ceremony gets underway at Bridgestone Arena. The star-studded event is hosted by Lainey Wilson and features a competitive slate of nominees led by Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Wilson herself, each earning six nods this year.

Early-category winners were announced before the broadcast, confirming major victories for Post Malone and Blake Shelton, along with Ella Langley and Riley Green. The rest of the winners, including Entertainer of the Year, will be announced throughout the main televised show.

Early Winners and Major Nominees for the 2025 CMA Awards

This year’s CMA Awards spotlight the evolving landscape of modern country music. New voices, traditional stylists and crossover artists all share the stage, reflecting a dynamic year for the genre. With heavy presence from artists such as Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson and Zach Top, the 2025 ballot is one of the strongest in recent memory.

Lainey Wilson, returning as host and leading nominee, brings added momentum to the night. Meanwhile, newcomers like Ella Langley, Tucker Wetmore and Shaboozey mark a generational shift in Nashville’s current sound.

Below is the updated list of winners and remaining categories for the 2025 CMA Awards.

Confirmed Early Winners

Musical Event of the Year
WINNER: “Pour Me a Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)

Music Video of the Year
WINNER: “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

Remaining Major Categories and Nominees

Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

Single of the Year
“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
“Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green

Album of the Year
Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
I’m the Problem – Morgan Wallen
Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson

Song of the Year
“4x4xU” – Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
“Am I Okay?” – Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie” – Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
“Texas” – Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere

Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Morgan Wallen

Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays

Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty

New Artist of the Year
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.

Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Brent Mason – Guitar
Rob McNelley – Guitar
Derek Wells – Guitar

Broadcast Awards and Special Honors

The CMA Broadcast Awards, determined earlier in the year, highlight the radio personalities and stations that drive the heart of the country music audience. The honors span national shows, major markets and small regional stations, reflecting the nationwide reach of country radio.

Winners include “Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton” for Weekly National Programme of the Year and “The Rob and Holly Show” for Daily National. KKBQ in Houston and WUBE Cincinnati are among the 2025 Radio Stations of the Year in their respective market categories.

The ceremony also features a celebrated Lifetime Achievement moment. This year, Vince Gill receives the distinguished Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his decades of influence and contributions to country music.

How the Early Wins Are Shaping the 2025 CMA Awards

The early victories of Post Malone and Ella Langley already shape the tone of the night. Post Malone’s win represents one of the most significant crossover milestones of the year, solidifying his breakthrough into the country genre.

Ella Langley’s win alongside Riley Green reinforces her rapid rise. Her nomination streak across multiple categories positions her as a major new force in the format, with momentum extending into the New Artist and Female Vocalist races.

With the remaining categories still unfolding, anticipation continues to build around major fields such as Album of the Year, Song of the Year and the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy, where Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen compete for the top honor.

As more winners are announced through the evening, the complete 2025 CMA Awards winners list will offer a full picture of how country music evolved this year—balancing new voices, cross-genre experiments and the enduring legacies of Nashville’s biggest stars.

References

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ABC News. (2025). CMA Awards 2025 preview and winners announcement. Published November 19, 2025.

Billboard. (2025). CMA Awards 2025 winners list reporting. Published November 19, 2025.