The 2025 CMA Awards are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 19, broadcasting live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC, with next-day viewing available on Hulu. The prestigious event will be hosted by country star Lainey Wilson.

A star-studded lineup of performers and presenters has been announced, including recent additions Keith Urban and Little Big Town, the latter having just released a surprise original holiday song, “The Innkeeper.” Other notable performers include Kelsea Ballerini, BigXthaPlug, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Patty Loveless, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, and Stephen Wilson Jr.

The evening will also feature numerous presenters such as Lady A, Alison Brown, Jessica Capshaw, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Elizabeth Hurley, Cody Johnson, Bert Kreischer, Brandon Lake, Ella Langley, Steve Martin, Leanne Morgan, NE-YO, Chris O’Donnell, Kimberly Perry, LeAnn Rimes, Alan Ritchson, Lara Spencer, Billy Bob Thornton, Grace Van Patten, Gretchen Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman. CMA Country Christmas co-hosts Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis are also set to make appearances, as well as comedian Leanne Morgan, actress/model/philanthropist Elizabeth Hurley, and "Landman" star Billy Bob Thornton.

Leading the nominations for this year’s awards are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and host Lainey Wilson, who are all tied with six nominations each. Zach Top follows closely with five nominations, while Cody Johnson and Riley Green each received four nominations. Cody Johnson is also among the artists vying for the coveted Entertainer of the Year honor, alongside Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen.

Adding to the excitement, the CMAs have also announced "CMA Awards Backstage Live," hosted by country artist Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee. This special broadcast will air live on CMA’s TikTok channel, offering viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Bridgestone Arena during the CMA Awards ceremony.