Megan Moroneys performance at CMA Awards 2025 | TV Shows

Lainey Wilson hosted this yr’s Country Music Association Awards, and carried out along with her 2025 CMA Awards competitors Megan Moroney.

While many on social media celebrated when Lainey, 33, hit the stage, Megan, 28, did not obtain the same response from viewers. The No Caller ID singer’s dazzling costuming and spectacular live vocals appeared not to be enough to win the approval of the nation music followers watching the awards show broadcast from home.

Numerous took to X, previously Twitter, to rant over Megan, who was beforehand introduced into Carrie Underwood’s inauguration drama, as they slammed her performance.

“I have no musical talent but this isn’t good. There are hundreds of singers in Nashville better than this but maybe not as pretty. #cma #cma2025 #Nashville,” a critic complained on X.

Another blasted: “Omg Megan Moroney sounds awful #cma2025,” while one other shared, “Sounds like the nerves are hitting Megan Moroney. #cma2025.”

One other raged, “#Cma2025 that Megan performance was terrible,” and another person complained, “I dont get the hype around Megan Marony. This is my opinion but I dont like her voice. Especially when she preformes live. Idk what it is but its not it. #cma2025 #cmaawards.”

Meanwhile, there’s one who genuinely requested, “Is Megan Mooney a bad singer? #cma2025.” The response to Megan was a lot different than how it was to Lainey, who one X consumer branded a “rock star” for the night.

Lainey, who also had a small position in the hit show Yellowstone, is nominated for six awards this yr, tying with Megan. It’s the first time since 1991 that a feminine is internet hosting the CMA Awards solo, and Lainey is the third lady to do it.

Dolly Parton first hosted in 1988, and then Reba McEntire in 1991. Women also lead in nominations at this yr’s show, as the most nominated artists are Lainey, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney with six noms each.

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The extremely coveted Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award will likely be going to Vince Gill this yr. The singer has beforehand received 18 CMA Awards and hosted the award show a whopping 12 instances.

Other big-name celebrities will likely be in attendance, including Billy Ray Cyrus, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town, Steve Martin, LeAnn Rimes, and more.

This yr might also be one for the report books. Lainey might turn out to be the third artist to win Female Vocalist of the Year 4 years in a row. This feat has only been achieved by Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert.

Either Brooks & Dunn or Chris Stapleton might turn out to be the most embellished CMA Awards act this yr. Both are at present tied with 19 wins, with the chance this yr of Brooks & Dunn bringing that quantity to 20, while Chris might deliver it to 22 if he sweeps all his classes.