Nov. 19 (UPI) — Ella Langley and Riley Green nabbed the first award of the night Wednesday at the Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
The pair won Single of the Year for “You Look Like You Love Me.”
“I feel like this is a song that just keeps on giving because fans keep on listening to it,” Langley said in her acceptance speech.
“Thanks for letting me be a part of this song,” Green, who is featured on the track, said to Langley. “Thanks for making it a hit,” he added to the fans.
Three-time nominee Luke Combs opened the awards ceremony with a performance of “Back in the Saddle.” He is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year for “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.”
Singer Lainey Wilson is hosting the CMAs for her second year in a row, though Wednesday marks her first time as a solo host. She sang a medley of recent country hits, including “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town and “White Horse” by Chris Stapleton.
Host Lainey Wilson arrives on the red carpet for the 59th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on November 19, 2025. Wilson is also nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
