CMA Awards 2025: Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis & More Tapped To Present
A star-studded roster of special guests and additional performers were also added to the night’s lineup.
Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis; Photos Courtesy of Chris Douglas, Caylee Robillard, Patrick
A star-packed list of presenters, special guests and a few more performers have been announced for The 59th Annual CMA Awards, adding even more excitement to Country Music’s Biggest Night, which is just a few days.
This year’s stacked lineup of presenters and special guests includes country music acts Lady A, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Kimberly Perry, LeAnn Rimes, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gretchen Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.
Also on the bill is Grammy-winning banjoist Alison Brown, “9-1-1: Nashville” actress Jessica Capshaw, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle, actress, model, and philanthropist Elizabeth Hurley, comedian, actor, and podcaster Bert Kreischer; five-time Grammy winner and multi-Platinum award-winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake, Grammy-winning banjoist, actor, comedian, and author Steve Martin, comedian and actress Leanne Morgan, three-time Grammy winning hitmaker NE-YO, Golden Globe-nominated actor Chris O’Donnell, actor and producer Alan Ritchson, Emmy® Award-winning anchor and host from ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Lara Spencer, star of the hit Paramount+ series “Landman,” Academy Award-winning actor, director, and musician Billy Bob Thornton, and critically acclaimed actor and producer starring in Hulu’s “Tell Me Lies” and “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,” Grace Van Patten.
Additionally, the performance lineup just got even bigger. Keith Urban and Little Big Town have officially joined the show, rounding out a stacked roster that already features Kelsea Ballerini, BigXthaPlug, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Patty Loveless, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.
With country’s biggest stars, Hollywood favorites, and even comedy legends all coming together for one big night in Music City, it’s clear that the 2025 CMA Awards are shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable shows yet
Lainey Wilson is returning to host once again, but this time, she will be taking the stage solo. Wilson will be leading the charge throughout the entire the live broadcast, which is set to air from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00–11:00 PM/ET) on ABC, with next-day viewing available on Hulu.
Fans who want another view of all the excitement taking place can tune into “CMA Awards Backstage Live.” Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee have been tapped to host live on CMA’s TikTok (@countrymusicassociation), offering a second-screen experience that will give veiwers an inside look from Bridgestone Arena throughout the night. CMA will be live on TikTok multiple times, beginning on the red carpet and running all the way through the final award of the night. Those tuning in are expected to see various artist interviews, winner reactions in real time, and all the behind-the-scenes moments from Country Music’s Biggest Night.
For more information about “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” visit CMAawards.com,
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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