Go ahead and preach, Lainey. Last night, Lainey Wilson not only hosted the 59th annual CMA Awards, but she was the biggest winner of the night, taking home the coveted Entertainer of theYear award in addition to Album of the Year for Whirlwind,

The 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards, hosted by Lainey Wilson, aired live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. PEOPLE has the highlights you need to see.

Watch the 59th CMA Awards tonight at 8 PM ET from Nashville with performances by Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton and more.

Complete list of winners from the 2025 CMA Awards revealed. Country music's biggest stars celebrated at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena during this year's ceremony.

NPR's A Martinez talks with The Tennessean's country music reporter Audrey Gibbs about the highlights from Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards.

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.

Excuse me, you look like you like ... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. Early on it was a big night for Ella Langley and Riley Green, who took home the first award,