{"id":145005,"date":"2025-11-20T17:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/145005\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T17:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:01:11","slug":"inside-the-cma-awards-candid-moments-you-didnt-see-on-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/145005\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the CMA Awards: Candid Moments You Didn\u2019t See on TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

The 59th Annual CMA Awards<\/a> delivered a show packed with unforgettable moments,\u00a0 from show-stopping performances and standout collaborations to emotional wins and dazzling red carpet appearances. Viewers at home saw Lainey Wilson<\/a> make history as she claimed Entertainer of the Year, Zach Top<\/a> earn his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, and Riley Green<\/a>, Ella Langley<\/a>, and Lainey Wilson rise as the evening\u2019s big winners with three trophies each. Brooks & Dunn<\/a> also cemented their legacy, becoming the most-awarded CMA act in history with a record 20 wins. Plus, Cody Johnson<\/a> took home his first CMA Male Vocalist of the Year trophy. <\/p>\n

But what fans didn\u2019t see were the candid happenings behind the scenes, the backstage celebrations, unexpected reunions, mid-show interactions, and fly-on-the-wall moments that only those inside the Bridgestone Arena experienced.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This gallery offers a look at everything the broadcast didn\u2019t show, capturing the backstage energy and excitement that made this year\u2019s CMA Awards one to remember!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"RileyRiley Green and Shaboozey attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Riley Green and Shaboozey<\/p>\n

Riley Green and Shaboozey found a moment to pose for a photo in the middle of the backstage hustle at Bridgestone Arena.<\/p>\n

\"BrendanBrendan McLoughlin and Miranda Lambert attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin <\/p>\n

Miranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin enjoyed a CMA date night, skipping the red carpet but posing together once inside the show.<\/p>\n

\"MeganMegan Moroney attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Megan Moroney <\/p>\n

One of the night\u2019s top nominees, Megan Moroney turned heads backstage in her brightly colored performance look.<\/p>\n

\"BrianBrian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard <\/p>\n

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard shared a CMA Awards moment years after their Florida Georgia Line run, where they dominated Vocal Duo of the Year from 2013 to 2015. <\/p>\n

\"LeanneLeanne Morgan and Bert Kreischer attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Leanne Morgan and Bert Kreischer <\/p>\n

Comedians Leanne Morgan and Bert Kreischer brought the laughs to the CMA Awards stage and posed together backstage for a fun moment.<\/p>\n

\"TuckerTucker Wetmore attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Tucker Wetmore <\/p>\n

CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Tucker Wetmore squeezed in an impromptu backstage photoshoot. During the show, he took the stage to perform his chart-topping hit, \u201cWind Up Missin\u2019 You.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"LaineyLainey Wilson attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Lainey Wilson <\/p>\n

After pulling off her first CMA Awards solo hosting gig, Lainey Wilson celebrated her three big wins backstage, including Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. <\/p>\n

\"BaileyBailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug<\/p>\n

The duo behind \u201cAll the Way,\u201d Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug, were all smiles as they posed together in the audience at the CMA Awards.<\/p>\n

\"KennyKenny Chesney and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Kenny Chesney and Kelsea Ballerini <\/p>\n

Longtime friends and former tourmates Kenny Chesney and Kelsea Ballerini shared a backstage moment together before her performance of \u201cI Sit in Parks\u201d at the CMA Awards.<\/p>\n

\"ZachZach Top and Devlin \u201cDuck\u201d Hodges attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Zach Top and Devlin \u201cDuck\u201d Hodges<\/p>\n

Zach Top kept Devlin \u201cDuck\u201d Hodges company while his fianc\u00e9e, Lainey Wilson, took the stage as host.<\/p>\n

\"KelseaKelsea Ballerini attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Kelsea Ballerini <\/p>\n

Kelsea Ballerini quickly changed outfits backstage after being rained on during her \u201cI Sit In Parks\u201d performance.<\/p>\n

\"CodyCody Johnson and Vince Gill attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by John Shearer\/Getty Images for CMA<\/p>\n

Cody Johnson and Vince Gill <\/p>\n

Cody Johnson and Vince Gill shared a laugh together in the crowd. <\/p>\n

Hosted by Lainey Wilson, the 59th Annual CMA Awards aired live from Nashville\u2019s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00\u201311:00 PM ET) on ABC.The show will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson attend the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":145006,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[97615,97616,59402,97617,97618,48589,96306,97619,156,48591,68765,12734,12735,48594,97620,157,111,139,69,96305,97165,97471,97621,37820,12736],"class_list":{"0":"post-145005","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-music","8":"tag-59th-annual-cma-awards","9":"tag-bailey-zimmerman","10":"tag-bigxthaplug","11":"tag-brendan-mcloughlin","12":"tag-brian-kelley","13":"tag-chris-stapleton","14":"tag-cody-johnson","15":"tag-devlin-hodges","16":"tag-entertainment","17":"tag-kelsea-ballerini","18":"tag-kenny-chesney","19":"tag-lainey-wilson","20":"tag-megan-moroney","21":"tag-miranda-lambert","22":"tag-morgane-stapleton","23":"tag-music","24":"tag-new-zealand","25":"tag-newzealand","26":"tag-nz","27":"tag-riley-green","28":"tag-shaboozey","29":"tag-tucker-wetmore","30":"tag-tyler-hubbard","31":"tag-vince-gill","32":"tag-zach-top"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145005\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/145006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}