Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Others Join 59th CMA Awards — What To Know
By Kelly Fisher
November 17, 2025
Keith Urban and Little Big Town joined the “already stacked” 59th CMA Awards lineup, the Country Music Association confirmed on Monday morning (November 17). CMA also revealed an all-star list of presenters and special guests taking the stage on Country Music’s Biggest Night.
Presenters and special guests include powerhouse artists, actors and more: Lady A, Alison Brown, Jessica Capshaw, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Elizabeth Hurley, Cody Johnson, Bert Kreischer, Brandon Lake, Ella Langley, Steve Martin, Leanne Morgan, Ne-Yo, Chris O’Donnell, Kimberly Perry, LeAnn Rimes, Alan Ritchson, Lara Spencer, Billy Bob Thornton, Grace Van Patten, Gretchen Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.
The Country Music Association previously announced the lineup would include Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Chris Stapleton, BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Lainey Wilson is returning to host the CMA Awards for her second consecutive year, following her hosting debut in 2024 with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. The Whirlwind superstar is the third female artist in CMA history to host the show solo, following Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire.
Some of the top nominees include Wilson, Langley, Moroney, Top, Green, Cody Johnson and more. Find the full list of CMA Award nominees here.
The Country Music Association announced this spring that the 59th CMA Awards will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on November 19. The show will be available to stream the following day on Hulu.