The CMAs, hosted by Lainey Wilson, was the target of complaints from social media users who alleged bias in the results.

There’s a lot of stiff competition: Wilson, who is hosting the ceremony, is also competing for the night’s highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — against Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year’s winner in the category.

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,

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

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.