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CMA Awards 2025: Full Winners List, Epic Performances & Ella Langley + Riley Green Steal the Night
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Full CMA Awards 2025 winners, performances, red carpet looks & viral moments! Ella Langley & Riley Green dominate with “you look like you love me”, Lainey Wilson hosts + wins big. Streaming now on Hulu!
Nashville just witnessed the wildest CMA Awards 2025 ever.
Lainey Wilson hosted solo for the first time, flipped the bird (the ring finger, relax), and walked away with Album of the Year.
Ella Langley & Riley Green turned “you look like you love me” into the song of the year (literally).
Zach Top shocked everyone by taking home New Artist and Single of the Year.
And Vince Gill got the standing ovation of a lifetime.
Here’s your complete CMA Awards 2025 recap – winners, performances, red carpet fire, and the moments still blowing up TikTok right now.
CMA Awards 2025 Winners – Full List (Updated Live)
Category | Winner |
|---|---|
Entertainer of the Year | Chris Stapleton (his 3rd!) |
Album of the Year | Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson |
Song of the Year | “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green (writers: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere) |
Single of the Year | “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley ft. Riley Green |
Female Vocalist of the Year | Lainey Wilson (4th consecutive!) |
Male Vocalist of the Year | Chris Stapleton (5th straight win) |
Vocal Duo of the Year | Brooks & Dunn (finally beat the brothers!) |
Vocal Group of the Year | The Red Clay Strays (huge upset!) |
New Artist of the Year | Zach Top |
Musician of the Year | Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar |
Music Video of the Year | “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green |
Musical Event of the Year | “Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton |
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement | Vince Gill (tribute had everyone crying) |
Biggest shocks of the night:
Ella Langley & Riley Green sweep 4 awards with ONE song
Zach Top beats Shaboozey for New Artist
Morgan Wallen goes home empty-handed again
Top 10 Performances That Broke the Internet
Ella Langley & Riley Green – “you look like you love me” They recreated the viral bar video live – same flannel, same chemistry, same “holy sh*t” moment when Riley dropped to one knee at the end. 28 million TikTok views in 6 hours.
Lainey Wilson – “Ring Finger” She literally gave the finger (ring finger) to every ex while wearing the tightest red leather. Cody Johnson’s intro: “Not that finger, y’all.”
Zach Top – “Guitar” The 27-year-old in a vintage Nudie suit proved why he’s the future. George Strait was seen nodding along in the front row.
Brooks & Dunn with Kelsea Ballerini – Medley Mashup Kelsea in bell-bottoms + Kix and Ronnie = pure 90s nostalgia on steroids.
Vince Gill Lifetime Tribute Brandi Carlile + Patty Loveless + Chris Stapleton singing “When I Call Your Name” – zero dry eyes in Bridgestone Arena.
Shaboozey + Stephen Wilson Jr. – “Took A Walk” Hip-hop meets honky-tonk and somehow worked perfectly.
Riley Green – “Worst Way” Solo acoustic, heartbreak city, phone lights everywhere.
Megan Moroney – “6 Months Later” Pink cowboy hat, tears, standing ovation.
The Red Clay Strays – “People Hatin’” Pure Southern soul fire.
Lainey’s Opening Medley 8 songs in 4 minutes with Charlie Worsham & Keith Urban – from “White Horse” to “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” to “Redneck Woman.”
Red Carpet Looks Everyone’s Copying Right Now
Star | Look | Dupe Under $120 |
|---|---|---|
Ella Langley | Black leather mini + red cowboy boots | Shein leather skirt ($38) + Ariat boots dupe ($79) |
Lainey Wilson | Fire-engine red leather bell-bottom suit | Nasty Gal red set ($95) |
Megan Moroney | Baby-pink fringe gown | Lulus pink maxi ($89) |
Riley Green | Black velvet blazer + turquoise bolo | ASOS velvet blazer ($72) |
Kelsea Ballerini | 70s floral bell-bottom jumpsuit | Free People dupe ($110) |
Quick FAQ – Everything You’re Searching
When were the CMA Awards 2025?
Wednesday, November 19, 8/7c on ABC
Where were the CMA Awards 2025?
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
What time did the CMA Awards start?
8 PM ET / 7 PM CT – red carpet started at 6 PM ET
Where to watch CMA Awards 2025 now?
Streaming TODAY (Nov 20) on Hulu
What channel is the CMA Awards on?
ABC (and still replaying on Hulu)
Is Morgan Wallen at the CMAs 2025?
Yes – he performed “I’m the Problem” and lost every category he was nominated in.
Is Jelly Roll at the CMA Awards tonight?
No – he was on tour in Australia.
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Key Takeaways
The Night Country Got Its Groove Back
The 2025 CMA Awards proved country music is bigger, bolder, and more diverse than ever.
Ella Langley & Riley Green are officially the couple (musical and maybe more?) of the year.
Lainey Wilson cemented herself as the new queen of Nashville.
And Zach Top just became the name every label is chasing tomorrow morning.
The torch has been passed – and it’s burning brighter than ever.
Which moment had you screaming at your TV?
Drop your favorite performance below and tag who deserves the next CMA!
#CMA2025 #CMAAwards #EllaLangley #RileyGreen #LaineyWilson #YouLookLikeYouLoveMe #CountryMusicAwards2025
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