MUSIC CITY MINUTE

2025 CMA Awards ceremony fixin’ to be boot-scootin’ good time! | Music City Minute

Nov 10, 2025, 5:04 PM

The 2025 CMA Awards are just over a week away. Excitement is palpable across Nashville, especially among artists who are nominated for major categories such as Album of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the year. That same buzz of anticipation can be felt right here in the studio, as 98.5 KYGO is nominated for the CMA Major Market Radio Station of the Year. The academy has not yet revealed a list of presenters, but hopefully those folks take the time to rehearse in order to avoid another “Morgan Waylon” gaffe. The three leading ladies with the most nominations, Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney, are gearing up to rock the stage along with Luke Combs, Stephen Wilson Junior, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top. Country music’s biggest night, the 2025 CMA Awards, hosted by Lainey Wilson, will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC as well as Hulu on demand November 19.
I’m Sheena, and that’s your Music City Minute.

Music City Minute

Lainey Wilson...

Sarah Nelson

Tim McGraw makes Lainey Wilson cry, LOCASH and Parmalee drop summer anthem | Music City Minute

Here’s one that’ll hit you right in the heart. Lainey Wilson has spent her whole career saying Tim McGraw is the reason she wanted to make country music – the […]

3 days ago

Alan Jackson...

Sarah Nelson

Justin Moore steps away, Alan Jackson makes Opry dream come true | Music City Minute

First, some tough news. Justin Moore announced this week that he’s stepping away from touring to focus on his health. The “This Is My Dirt” singer shared the news on […]

5 days ago

Florida Georgia Line...

Sarah Nelson

CMA Fest took over Nashville this weekend, and it did not disappoint | Music City Minute

CMA Fest rolled into Music City once again, and between pop-up shows, surprise guests and a reunion four years in the making, country fans got one for the books. Thursday […]

6 days ago

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY)  Garth Brooks performs onstage at the 51st an...

Sarah Nelson

Garth Brooks eyes record-breaking catalog sale, Luke Bryan has bone to pick with internet | Music City Minute

Two massive headlines out of Nashville today. First, Garth Brooks is reportedly considering selling his entire music catalog, and the price tag is staggering. The “Friends in Low Places” singer […]

8 days ago

...

Sarah Nelson

Jordan Davis admits he whiffed on two huge hits | Music City Minute

Jordan Davis is celebrating his 10th #1 song, but admits he whiffed on two huge hits. Jordan Davis just parked “Turn This Truck Around” at No. 1 on country radio, […]

12 days ago

Florida Georgia Line...

Sarah Nelson

Florida Georgia Line teases surprise show | Music City Minute

It’s CMA Fest week in Nashville, and there’s already a major buzz building on Broadway. Yesterday, a billboard appeared on the iconic Nashville sign featuring an orange emoji, a peach […]

12 days ago

2025 CMA Awards ceremony fixin’ to be boot-scootin’ good time! | Music City Minute