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Luke Combs<\/a> (twice!) and Lainey WIlson<\/a> are among the first singers announced as performers at the 2025 CMA Awards.<\/p>\n The nine performances includes a trio of Female Vocalist of the Year nominees, two Male Vocalist of the Year nominees and all five singers up for New Artist of the Year.<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong><\/em> 2025 CMA Awards Nominees Revealed \u2014 Here’s the Full List<\/a><\/p>\n More performers are expected to be announced before in the coming days. This list features established country stars, plus BigXThaPlug, a Dallas rapper who has become a favorite collaborator with country singers.<\/p>\n His songs with Jelly Roll and Bailey Zimmerman have brought him positive attention in recent years. At the 2025 CMAs, he’ll take the stage with Combs to sing “Pray Hard,” a song about overcoming adversity through the power of prayer.<\/p>\n Typically, all five Entertainer of the Year nominees perform at the CMA Awards but this year could be different with Cody Johnson<\/a> recovering from a busted eardrum<\/a> and Morgan Wallen choosing to skip recent awards shows. That leaves Wilson, Combs and Chris Stapleton<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wilson is the only one of the initial nine performances announced without a song. She’ll also be hosting the CMA Awards by herself for the first time, after a year partnering with Luke Bryan<\/a> and Peyton Manning.<\/p>\n BigXThaPlug and Luke Combs, \u201cPray Hard\u201d\n
2025 CMA Awards Performers (With Songs If Known):<\/h3>\n
Ella Langley, \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs, \u201cBack In the Saddle\u201d
Megan Moroney, \u201c6 Months Later\u201d
Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr., \u201cTook a Walk\u201d
Stephen Wilson Jr., \u201cStand By Me\u201d
Tucker Wetmore, \u201cWind Up Missin\u2019 You\u201d
Zach Top, \u201cGuitar\u201d<\/p>\n50 Greatest CMA Awards Moments of All Time<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n