CMA Awards 2025 - Complete Winners List: Lainey Wilson sweeps honors with Entertainer and Female Vocalist awards; Zach Top wins New Artist of the Year

Lainey Wilson delivered a standout night, sweeping two of the biggest honors with wins for Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year, solidifying her status as one of country music’s most dynamic rising superstars, in the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.



Wilson's, who also hosted the night, powerful performances and chart-topping success have made her a dominant force on the awards circuit. Meanwhile, breakout talent Zach Top earned the New Artist of the Year title, marking a major milestone in his quickly ascending career.



Together, their victories highlight a new wave of artists shaping the future of country music with fresh energy, authenticity, and unmistakable star power.

FULL WINNERS LIST OF CMA AWARDS 2025

• Entertainer of the Year: Lainey Wilson
• Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson
• Male Vocalist of the Year: Cody Johnson
• Vocal Group of the Year: The Red Clay Strays
• Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
• New Artist of the Year: Zach Top
• Album of the Year: Lainey Wilson, Whirlwind (Jay Joyce and Jason Hall, Joyce)
• Song of the Year: Riley Green and Ella Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me" (Green, Langley, Aaron Raitiere)
• Single of the Year: Riley Green and Ella Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me" (Will Bundy and Jim Cooley)
• Musical Event of the Year: Post Malone and Blake Shelton, "Pour Me a Drink" (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome)
• Music Video of the Year: Riley Green and Ella Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me" (Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney)
• Musician of the Year: Paul Franklin - Steel Guitar