Country music legend Vince Gill is set to be honored with the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award next week.
Gill will be recognized for his trailblazing career and celebrated with a special tribute performance at the 59th annual awards ceremony, which will air Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.
Vince Gill at The Grand Ole Opry on March 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Lainey Wilson will return to host the festivities after co-hosting the 2024 CMA Awards alongside Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning.
Wilson is familiar with the CMA stage, having taken home nine CMA Awards in the past, including entertainer of the year in 2023 and female vocalist of the year.
Lainey Wilson attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards, November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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“I grew up watching the CMA Awards like it was the Super Bowl, so to be hosting for a second year is a true honor,” Wilson said previously in a press release. “I’m humbled that CMA has trusted me with this role, and I can’t wait to love on this genre that has given me so much.”
Along with news of Gill’s honor, “GMA” announced in Nov. 13 that Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini and Old Dominion would perform at the ceremony.
The Country Music Association also previously announced the first category of awards and nominations exclusively on “Good Morning America” in September.
A Country Music Association award statue is displayed in Nashville, Tenn.
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The nominees for new artist of the year for 2025 include Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr.
The nominees for the CMA Award for new artist of the year for 2025 are: Ella Langley; Shaboozey; Zach Top; Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson, Jr.
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Shaboozey and Top were both nominated in the same category in 2024.
The 59th CMAs will take place in Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena.
Check out the full list of 2025 CMA nominees below.
New artist of the year
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Entertainer of the year
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Single of the year
“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
Producer: Will Bundy
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
Album of the year
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
“Cold Beer & Country Music” – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
“F-1 Trillion” – Post Malone
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
“I’m The Problem” – Morgan Wallen
Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
Mix Engineers: Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
“Whirlwind” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
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)
Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
Producer: Micah Nichols
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
Producer: Trent Willmon
“Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome
“You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney)
Producer: Kristian Bush
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
Directors: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
Director: Dustin Haney
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Director: TK McKamy
“Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
Director: Running Bear
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney
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