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Lainey Wilson won Entertainer, Album, and Female Artist of the Year at the 59th CMA Awards and announced engagement to Devlin Hodges during her acceptance speech.
- On Wednesday, November 19, Lainey Wilson hosted the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, and closed the ABC telecast by winning Entertainer of the Year.
- Wilson led the pack with six total nominations, including major categories, positioning her as a leading female country artist entering the 2025 CMA Awards.
- Winning Album of the Year, Wilson took Album of the Year for Whirlwind and Female Artist of the Year, and she joked about nearly exiting the stage before remembering she was the emcee.
- During her acceptance speech, Wilson acknowledged fiancé Devlin "Duck" Hodges and confirmed their February 12 engagement at George Jones's estate, saying they will marry next year.
- The show signaled a shift in CMA dynamics as Lainey Wilson solo hosted for the first time, with reigning Entertainer Morgan Wallen leaving empty-handed while Chris Stapleton holds 19 trophies and Wilson and Luke Combs were tied at nine each before the night.
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CMA entertainer of the year Lainey Wilson admits lying to fiance Duck Hodges on first date
Host and performer Lainey Wilson had a busy night at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards, winning entertainer of the year, album of the year and female vocalist of the year.
Lainey Wilson wins three awards, including entertainer of the year, at 59th annual CMA Awards
Lainey Wilson accepts award at the 59th annual CMA Awards on ABC (Disney/Frank Micelotta) The 59th annual CMA Awards took place in Nashville Wednesday, and it was a great night for the show’s host, Lainey Wilson. Lainey took home three honors, including entertainer of the year for a second time. She also won album of the year for Whirlwind, joining Miranda Lambert as only the second female artist in CMA history to win twice in that category. Lai…
Lainey Wilson Hints at Wedding Date After Winning Top Prize at 2025 CMAs
Five artists were nominated for Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards, but only one could secure the title. Lainey Wilson ultimately won the final category of the Wednesday, November 19, ceremony at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, beating out Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen. “I was just so tickled to be here hosting this thing tonight,” Wilson, 33, began as she accepted the evening’s top prize. “I …
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