The 59th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville delivered a night of standout wins, with Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley leading the charge.
Wilson, hosting the ceremony for the first time, guided the show before stepping into the winner’s circle for two major honours.
Her album Whirlwind earned Album of the Year, and she later claimed the night’s top prize, Entertainer of the Year, reinforcing her status as one of country music’s biggest forces.
Ella Langley shared one of the evening’s most memorable moments when she and Riley Green won Song and Single of the Year for their viral hit You Look Like You Love Me.
Accepting the award, Langley credited fans for the song’s momentum, saying, “I feel like this is a song that just keeps on giving because fans keep on listening to it.”
A new generation made its mark as Zach Top secured New Artist of the Year, topping a strong field that included Shaboozey, Langley, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr.
The night also saw a major shake-up in group categories. The Red Clay Strays ended Old Dominion’s seven-year run by winning Vocal Group of the Year, signaling a fresh chapter in the genre’s landscape.
Check out the complete winner list down below:
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,” Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
- “Am I Okay?” Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
- “I Never Lie” Songwriters: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
- “Texas” Songwriters: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
- “you look like you love me” Songwriters: 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
Musical Event of the Year
- “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green (featuring Ella Langley)
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)“
- Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)
- “You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney)
Musician of the Year
- Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
- Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
- Brent Mason – Guitar
- Rob McNelley – Guitar
- Derek Wells – Guitar
Music Video of the Year
- “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
- “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
- “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
- “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
New Artist of the Year
- Ella Langley
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Stephen Wilson Jr
