The 2025 CMA Awards is celebrating their 59th anniversary this year. The Country Music Association Awards is an annual event that helps to promote and recognize artists who have created history under the country music genre. This year, the 2025 CMA Awards was hosted by Lainey Wilson. The CMA winner and six-time nominee is no newbie to hosting the CMA Awards, but this time, she was the solo host for the entire evening.The 2025 CMA Awards was held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. It was also broadcast live for those watching at home on ABC. In case you missed it, you don't have to worry since it is still available to stream the next day on Hulu.Now, coming to the stand-out highlights of the night. There were unforgettable moments and hilarious speeches that made this year's show one to remember. Keep reading to know some of the best moments from the 2025 CMA Awards.7 best highlights from the 2025 CMA AwardsThe 2025 CMA Awards had many exciting moments that fans loved. From powerful performances to surprise wins, the night was full of energy. Here are the 7 best highlights from the show.Steve Martin playing the banjoThe majority of the public recognizes Steve Martin as a hilarious and talented actor, and many may not know that he is a great banjo player as well. While he was on stage to present the "Album of the Year" award to Lainey Wilson, he and Allison Brown strummed a few tunes together.Before leaving the stage, he said:"That was a tune from [our] new album, Safe, Sensible and Sane, and it's available at your local record stores," to which Brown responded, "That was a shameless plug."Martin replied, saying:"Actually, no, it wasn't... because I am filled with shame."Leane Morgan and Lainey Wilson's matching outfitsAward ceremonies are not always focused on the titles and awards you can win, but it is also a time where A-listers show off their impeccable fashion choices. Lainey Wilson, the host, introduced Leane Morgan to present an award, and she was pleasantly surprised by how similar their outfits were.Lainey said:"It is good to see you... It's like I’m looking in the mirror."To which Morgan replied, asking:"Is it too much?"She also said that her pants were "so tight the back of my knees are wet."Cody Johnson's acceptance speechCody Johnson won a CMA Award for Album of the Year in 2024. This time, he took home the award for Male Vocalist of the Year. However, he mentioned something that he forgot to do last year while accepting his award.He said on the 2025 CMA Awards stage:"The last time I accepted an award, I did the, the Ric Flair, 'Woo,' and I got back home and my wife said, 'You didn't even thank Jesus,' so thank you, Lord... Thank you so much for the guidance you've given me. Without his hand and his grace on my life, I wouldn't be here tonight."Kelsea Ballerini's I Sit In Parks performanceKelsea Ballerini took to the 2025 CMA Awards stage to perform her latest single I Sit In Parks. To bring the song's visuals to life, Ballerini sat on a swing on stage wearing a shimmering red dress with a dark red lipstick shade.To add the cherry on top, while Ballerini was belting the lyrics:"I sit in parks, it breaks my heart 'cause I see / Just how far I am from the things that I want," the rain poured down on her on stage.Kenny Chesney's tributeKenny Chesney is celebrating the release of his latest book, a memoir titled Heart Life Music. The book was released at the beginning of November. He performed a few of his songs for the audience. However, before exiting the stage, Chesney paid tribute to the late Brett James by singing a song they co-wrote together, When the Sun Goes Down.Megan Moroney's pink slumber party performanceThe 2025 CMA Awards night was thoroughly entertaining with multiple creative performances. One of the memorable performances of the night was Megan Moroney's pink-themed slumber party on stage. However, the singer herself took off the pink robe to reveal a glittering pink mini dress with matching pink cowboy boots. She sang a few songs, including her lead single, Cloud 9, from her upcoming album.Bailey Zimmerman's fever dream yearOff stage, Bailey Zimmerman expressed how wonderful and unbelievable the year has been for him, in the best way possible. Zimmerman spoke to PEOPLE magazine and said:"It's honestly felt like a fever dream all year... The album [Different Night Same Rodeo] was just something so special to me because it was almost done in 2024, and then I axed it because it just wasn't feeling good... I started fresh on this new album, and I'm so, so happy that I did because I'm so proud of what it is and seeing all the love on the album when I didn't know if people were gonna like it."The 2025 CMA Awards had multiple moments that stood out throughout the night. These seven moments on this list reflected the talent and energy of the country music industry. It had jaw-dropping performances, funny speeches, and memorable wins.Also read: 2025 CMA Awards: Complete list of nominees