59th Annual CMA Awards 2025: Star-Studded Presenters and Celebrity Guests Announced

The 59th Annual CMA Awards is Country Music’s Biggest Night™ and it is quickly approaching! Nashville is buzzing with excitement this week in preparation for the big night ahead! Several performers have already been announced, with Keith Urban and Little Big Town joining an already standout list! Now, the show is increasing anticipation even more with the reveal of this year’s presenters for the star-studded evening!

This year’s special guests and presenters include country favorites Lady A, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, Brandon Lake, Ella Langley, Kimberly Perry, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman. 

The exciting lineup continues to grow with an impressive mix of stars, including Grammy-winning banjoist Alison Brown; actress currently starring in “9-1-1: Nashville,” Jessica Capshaw; actress, model, and philanthropist Elizabeth Hurley; comedian, actor, and podcaster Bert Kreischer; 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.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Lainey Wilson, airs Wednesday, November 19th at 8:00 PM/ET live on ABC, and available to stream the following day on Hulu.