‘On The Red Carpet at the CMA Awards’ preshow

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country Music’s Biggest Night is here! Tonight, artists and industry professionals who have shaped the genre over the last year will be recognized at the 59th CMA Awards.

Topping the list with six nominations each are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson. Zach Top follows with five nominations, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson each received four.

FULL LIST: Nominees and winners list for CMA Awards 2025

Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson are all competing for CMA Entertainer of the Year.

Country Music’s Biggest Night, “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC and the next day on Hulu.

Our live streaming preshow, “On The Red Carpet at the CMA Awards,” was shown in the video player above on Wednesday night. We featured live interviews with the nominees, performers and presenters, red carpet fashion analysis and more!

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