Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ernest, Sierra Ferrell, Chris Stapleton, Hardy, and Billy Strings, this album is a poster child for Malone's ability to embrace a genre and not only befriend all of its ...

from Patsy Cline to Lainey Wilson. The trio, introduced by Rita Wilson, took the stage wearing coordinating brown outfits adorned with turquoise accents. Wilson and Lambert were also in cowgirl hats.

Lainey Wilson beat out six other nominees to become Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards — and she was nearly speechless over the honor. “Thank you so much.