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The country music community came together for the 2025 CMA Awards and we have the full list of winners!

Heading into the night, the Country Music Association put the focus on women this year with Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney leading the pack with six nominations each, followed by newcomer Zach Top with five nominations.

The event took place live at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (November 19) with Lainey serving as the host.

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters for the show and find out why two big stars are skipping the event.

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Chris Stapleton couples up with wife Morgane at the 2025 CMA Awards!

The 47-year-old country music superstar and his wife of nearly ten years walked the red carpet together at the annual event held at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 19) in Nashville, Tenn.

In addition to being nominated for multiple awards, Chris is also hitting the stage for two performances.

He is singing his own song “Bad As I Used to Be,” as well as joining Miranda Lambert for their duet “A Song To Sing.” Read those lyrics here!

If you missed it, see who else is performing during the show and see the list of nominations.

Tune in to the 2025 CMA Awards, hosting by Lainey Wilson, RIGHT NOW (November 19) on ABC. It will also stream on Hulu tomorrow (November 20).

Check out more of our 2025 CMA Awards coverage HERE!

Ella Langley and Riley Green picked up the first award of the night at the 2025 CMA Awards!

The singers won the award for Single of the Year during the show on Wednesday night (November 19) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Riley and Ella won for their song “You Look Like You Love Me,” which also picked up the prize for Music Video of the Year during the pre-show.

Ella is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters for the show and find out why two big stars are skipping the event.

Browse through the gallery for 10+ photos of Ella Langley and Riley Green at the show…

Bailey Zimmerman is excitedly showing off his teeth!

The 25-year-old “New to Country” singer and rising artist flaunted his new smile while hitting the red carpet at the 2025 CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 19) in Nashville, Tenn.

Bailey first excited showed off his new teeth a month ago, sharing photos from the dentist’s office.

“I finally have the smile I’ve always dreamed of…🥹🥳 ” he wrote in the caption, giving a shout out to his dentists.

“I’ve been insecure about my smile since I was a kid but thanks to yall I don’t have to be anymore… THANK YOU FOR CHANGING MY LIFE🔥🤘,” he continued. “WHAT DO YALL THINK?! Everybody gonna catch me cheesin’ 24/7 now😆”

Bailey was nominated for New Artist of the Year at last year’s CMAs, and while he’s not nominated this year, he’s set to take the stage as a presenter.

Tune in to the 2025 CMA Awards, hosting by Lainey Wilson, RIGHT NOW (November 19) on ABC. It will also stream on Hulu tomorrow (November 20).

Cody Johnson is going solo at the 2025 CMA Awards after becoming a dad for the third time!

The 38-year-old country singer walked the carpet sans wife Brandi at the event on Wednesday (November 19) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Cody is set to present during the show tonight and he’s also nominated for four awards – Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and both Music Video of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood.

Earlier this week, Cody announced that he and Brandi welcomed their third child into the world a few weeks ago.

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters for the show and find out why two big stars are skipping the event.

Luke Combs is having a big night at the 2025 CMA Awards and he also has plenty to celebrate in his personal life!

The 35-year-old singer was joined by his pregnant wife Nicole on the red carpet at the awards show on Wednesday (November 19) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Luke and Nicole announced a couple months ago that they are expecting their third child together. The couple has been married since 2020 and are parents to sons Beau Lee and Tex Lawrence.

Luke opened the show tonight and he’s also nominated for three awards – Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year for “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.”

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters for the show and find out why two big stars are skipping the event.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley are all smiles while arriving for the 2025 CMA Awards!

The 64-year-old two-time CMAs winner and the 60-year-old actress hit the red carpet at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 19) in Nashville, Tenn.

Billy Ray and Elizabeth are both among the list of presenters for the awards ceremony, which is being hosted by Lainey Wilson.

The singer and actor first won a CMA Award in 1992 for his hit single “Achy Breaky Heart,” and won a second time in 2019 for “Old Town Road” with Lil Nas X.

Billy Ray and Elizabeth first debuted their relationship earlier this year, over Easter weekend, and have walked several red carpets together since. Their last public appearance together was at the 2025 National Television Awards in London in September.

The 2025 CMA Awards will air live TONIGHT (November 19) at 8pm ET on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.

Check out the gallery for more photos of Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley arriving at the CMA Awards…