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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Won't Be Attending CMA Awards 2025
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will skip the star-studded ceremony featuring six nominations for Lainey Wilson and performances by top country artists.
- On Nov. 19, 2025, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will not attend the 2025 Country Music Association Awards; a source told E! they will watch from home.
- Following recent releases and commitments, it isn’t clear why Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are skipping this year’s CMA Awards, with no official explanation given.
- On the awards front, Shelton already earned the CMA Musical Event of the Year for his feature on Post Malone’s 'Pour Me a Drink', and Lainey Wilson will host.
- After a bruising prior appearance, their absence follows previous awards-show appearance controversy and pre-recorded performances at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau prompting online reactions like 'LIKE WHATTT,' and public scrutiny.
- Competition is fierce as Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney each earned six nominations, with Zach Top close behind at five, leading a crowded field this year.
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