The CMA Awards are almost here, and the Country Music Association has unveiled an impressive list of performers, presenters, and special collaborations ahead of the 2025 ceremony.
Set for Wednesday, November 19, the CMAs will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
Lainey Wilson, the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and a six-time nominee this year, will host the show for the first time — and she admits the honor feels surreal.
“I feel like even if we don’t take home some hardware, I feel like we’re feeling like a winner just because, I mean, hosting this thing is… that is huge in itself,” Wilson told GMA. “It is really huge to think that they trust me enough to stand on this stage and sing people’s praises and celebrate country music.”
CMA Awards 2025 Performers: Lainey Wilson, Keith Urban, Little Big Town & More
The performers list reflects a mix of country icons, rising stars, and artists known for pushing the genre forward. Keith Urban and Little Big Town were among the latest additions, with the Grammy-winning quartet surprising fans this month with their original holiday release, “The Innkeeper.”
The full 2025 performer lineup includes:
- Keith Urban
- Little Big Town
- Kelsea Ballerini
- BigXthaPlug
- Brandi Carlile
- Kenny Chesney
- Luke Combs
- Riley Green
- Miranda Lambert
- Ella Langley
- Patty Loveless
- Megan Moroney
- Old Dominion
- The Red Clay Strays
- Shaboozey
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Lainey Wilson
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Special collaborations round out the night, including BigXthaPlug with Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert with Chris Stapleton, and a Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr. pairing.
Behind the nominations, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Wilson lead with six nods each. Zach Top follows with five, while Cody Johnson and Riley Green claim four apiece. This year’s entertainer of the year contenders are Johnson, Wilson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen.
CMA Presenters for 2025 Include Lady A, Steve Martin, Lauren Daigle & More
As always, the CMAs are bringing together entertainment heavyweights from country and beyond. This year’s presenters include:
- Lady A
- Alison Brown
- Jessica Capshaw
- Billy Ray Cyrus
- Lauren Daigle
- Jordan Davis
- Elizabeth Hurley
- Cody Johnson
- Bert Kreischer
- Brandon Lake
- Ella Langley
- Steve Martin
- Leanne Morgan
- NE-YO
- Chris O’Donnell
- Kimberly Perry
- LeAnn Rimes
- Alan Ritchson
- Lara Spencer
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Grace Van Patten
- Gretchen Wilson
- Bailey Zimmerman
Fans can also tune into CMA Awards Backstage Live, hosted by Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee on TikTok, for behind-the-scenes moments inside Bridgestone Arena.
