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2025 CMAs: Winners and losers

By Breaking Entertainment News on Fox News Nov 20, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Lainey Wilson won big Wednesday at the 59th annual CMA Awards.

The 2025 CMA Awards featured a star-studded roster with Kelsea Ballerini and LeAnn Rimes dazzling on the red carpet at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Wilson took home the coveted entertainer of the year award, while Ella Langley walked away with three trophies.

Here’s the complete list of winners from the 59th Annual CMA Awards.

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Fox News Digital’s Larry Fink contributed to this report.

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