Lainey Wilson was in the spotlight in multiple ways at the CMA Awards on Nov. 19. With eight outfit changes in her role as show host, she made the award show into a country ‘fashion week’ event. Worth noting over the run of gorgeous ‘fits is that she’s the first woman to act as solo host for the show. Last year, she co-hosted.

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are set to showcase a strong female presence, with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each leading the nominations with six nods.

The evening will also include performances from BigXThaPlug with Luke Combs, Stapleton with Miranda Lambert and Shaboozey with Stephen Wilson Jr., as well as Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Green, Langley, Little Big Town, Patty Loveless, Moroney, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Top, Keith Urban, Tucker Wetmore and Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson hosted the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday. She was also one of the best and worst-dressed stars throughout the night.

The CMA Awards is one of country music’s most prominent honors. Televised live from Nashville, Tennessee, and watched by millions, it celebrates achievement in the industry. However, claims that the show is “rigged” or swayed by behind-the-scenes factors has raised questions about credibility and transparency.

Vince Gill made a revealing joke when he received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday 19. The country star and Eagles guitarist became only the 10th recipient of the award, which was presented to him at the Country Music Association Awards.

Here is a full list of winners for the CMA Awards as they're announced. Ella Langley got off to a fast start with two awards, including single of the year.