Breaking down the standout moments from the 2025 CMA Awards

By A Martínez

Published November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez talks with The Tennessean's country music reporter Audrey Gibbs about the highlights from Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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