The 2025 CMA Awards crowned a new winner for Male Vocalist of the Year. Cody Johnson took home the award during the Wednesday, November 19, ceremony at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. "The last time I accepted an award, I did the [wrestler] Ric Flair 'woo,' but I got back home and my wife [Brandi] said, 'You didn't even thank Jesus.' So, thank you, Lord," the country singer, 38, said in his speech. "Thank you so much for the guidance you've given me. Without his grace on my life, I wouldn't be here tonight.