NASHVILLE — The Country Music Association Awards continue to adore Lainey Wilson. Wilson, the Louisiana-born singer who worked for years to succeed in Nashville only to be told she was “too country,” ...

Country music star Lainey Wilson opened the 2025 Country Music Association Awards with a performance that didn't sit well with some viewers. Lainey, 33, got the crowd going on the CMA Awards stage ...

While Luke Combs may have officially opened the 59th CMA Awards with a blistering performance of “Back in the Saddle,” it was host Lainey Wilson who welcomed the crowd in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena ...

Lainey Wilson welcomed the crowd of the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena with a musical monologue that set the stage—literally. While Luke Combs opened the 59th CMA Awards with his ...

The 59th Annual CMA Awards kicked off with two electrifying performances. The 59th Annual CMA Awards kicked off Wednesday night on ABC with two electrifying performances. Following a performance of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley and Luke Combs were among the stars on the red ...

Lainey Wilson hosted the at the 59th CMA Awards and was named Entertainer of the Year The Country Music Association celebrated the most talented artists of the year on Wednesday, gathering for its ...

The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night.“It takes a ...

The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night. “It takes ...