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Combs Picks CMA Entertainer of the Year Nominee
18 Nov
Summary
- Luke Combs revealed his top pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year.
- He considers Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson strong contenders.
- The CMA Awards ceremony is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

Country music powerhouse Luke Combs has offered his perspective on the highly anticipated CMA Entertainer of the Year award for 2025. In a recent interview, Combs, who is himself nominated, revealed that he believes fellow artists Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson are strong contenders for the prestigious title.
Combs acknowledged the talent of his fellow nominees, including Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton, but specifically mentioned Wilson's high chances and Johnson's unique position as a first-time nominee. Combs has earned the Entertainer of the Year award twice in the past, in 2021 and 2022.
The 2025 CMA Awards are scheduled to be held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 19. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC and available for streaming the following day. This year's nominees for Entertainer of the Year include Combs, Wilson, Wallen, Johnson, and Stapleton.




