Overview
- Lainey Wilson was named Entertainer of the Year, prevailing over Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen.
- Wilson also won Female Vocalist and Album of the Year for "Whirlwind" while hosting and performing during the ceremony, including a set with Keith Urban.
- Ella Langley and Riley Green took Single, Song and Music Video of the Year for their collaboration "you look like you love me."
- Cody Johnson earned Male Vocalist of the Year, and Zach Top was voted New Artist of the Year.
- The CMA presented its 59th awards in Nashville with performances by Chris Stapleton with Miranda Lambert and Luke Combs, and presentations that included Billy Ray Cyrus with Elizabeth Hurley.