Overview
- Lainey Wilson won Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year for Whirlwind, and Female Vocalist while serving as the show's solo host.
- Emerging voices dominated, with Ella Langley and Riley Green’s You Look Like You Love Me taking Single, Song and Music Video, while Post Malone claimed his first CMA for Musical Event with Blake Shelton.
- The Red Clay Strays captured Vocal Group of the Year, breaking Old Dominion’s seven-year hold on the category.
- Zach Top was named New Artist of the Year, marking his first CMA win.
- Legacy recognition framed the night as Vince Gill received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award and Brooks & Dunn won their 16th Vocal Duo trophy.