Lainey Wilson Changed Outfits 8 Times at the CMAs — And Outfit #1 Is Stealing All the Attention

The singer made history as the first woman in 34 years to take the reins on her own, and she marked the milestone with a standout fashion moment.

Returning as host of the 59th Annual Country Music Awards (CMA) for the second straight year, Lainey Wilson turned the spotlight into her own runway. She unveiled eight eye-catching outfits throughout the night, with the opening look instantly sparking excitement online.

Outfits One Through Four – Glamour, Drama, and a Touch of Feather

On Wednesday, November 19, Wilson made her entrance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in a striking turquoise jumpsuit paired with a flowing cape in the same bold shade. The attire was a fitting start to the parade of standout looks that followed.

The outfit's deep neckline and shimmering details gave it extra flair, and she finished the look with metallic heels and a coordinating turquoise cowboy hat. She kept her beauty soft and radiant, wearing her blonde hair in loose waves.

Her opening ensemble set an early benchmark for the night, yet she continued to outdo herself with every change. For a performance, the Grammy winner stepped into a white jacket with voluminous sleeves, intricate metallic accents, and matching flared pants. A belt cinched the look together, its buckle engraved with "CMA" for a final touch of show-night sparkle.

She completed the white ensemble with a coordinating cowboy hat, and for a moment she and comedian Leanne Morgan matched onstage, with Morgan wearing a look in the same bright shade.

Wilson's third change brought a softer palette. She donned a baby-blue halter dress with a dramatic high-low hem and feathered edging. A pair of blue trousers peeked out beneath the belted gown, and she stayed true to form with a hat in the same hue.

Her fourth appearance came during a segment with Billy Bob Thornton. This time, she opted for a sleek black Pamella Roland jumpsuit from the brand's spring-summer 2026 line. The piece featured a bustier embroidered with pink floral detailing, paired with black trousers and finished off with a classic black cowboy hat.

Outfits Five Through Eight – Fringe, Sparkle, and Camo Couture

For her main performance, Wilson stepped out in a bold silver jumpsuit, complete with sleeve fringe that shimmered under the lights and a cowboy hat to match.

She later switched to a vivid purple moment, wearing a one-shoulder shawl paired with glittering trousers in the same hue, finished off with a matching hat.

Another change brought Wilson back to her signature black palette, this time in a structured jacket accented with oversized silver detailing at the shoulders. She paired it with wide-leg trousers and a clean, minimalist black hat.

For the night's grand finale, which she wore while accepting her Entertainer of the Year honor, Wilson embraced a more rugged aesthetic. She chose a long-sleeve camo jumpsuit, cinched with an olive belt and paired with matching gloves. The outfit was topped with a black cowboy hat featuring a camo-patterned band, tying together her final look with a statement flourish.

Fans Lost It over Her First Look

As much as the other looks were stunning, people were more captivated by her first look, the one in which she walked the red carpet. One fan wrote, "Whoever your stylist is give them a 5 star yelp review 👏👏👏👏 [sic]." Another exclaimed, "STUNNING 😍🔥😍🔥." Fans continued sharing their admiration with one penning, "LOVE THIS LOOK! 😍" and another saying, "OBSESSED WITH THIS LOOK 😍."

A Night of Wins, Love, and Unstoppable Momentum

The night was a triumph for Wilson, who beat out Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen when she won the Entertainer of the Year award. She received the honor from Keith Urban shortly after being named Female Vocalist of the Year. This win marks her second time receiving the Entertainer of the Year title at the CMAs.

"Imma be honest with y'all. I was just so tickled to be here hosting this thing tonight. I just came into here just wanting to celebrate country music, the love of my life and I know the love of so many of y'all's lives," she said in her acceptance speech.

Wilson went on to express her gratitude to her parents, Michelle and Brian, her faith, and her fiancé, Devlin "Duck" Hodges. She shared that the couple is planning to get married next year.

Wilson also credited her accomplishments to the support of her close-knit team, describing them as an incredible group of people who work tirelessly behind the scenes.

"Thank you for loving me and supporting me and thank you to the fans that just keep on making my dreams come true every single day. I love y'all. God bless. We about to party at Bell Bottoms Up," she declared.

The 33-year-old also received nominations at the 2025 CMA Awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year with "4x4xU." She was also nominated for Album of the Year with "Whirlwind," and Music Video of the Year for "Somewhere Over Laredo."

The Exhibit Honoree and Country Queen Is Just Getting Started

In 2024, Wilson learned that she had been chosen as the focus of a major exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. In July 2025, she admitted to experiencing a rare moment of self-doubt.

"Even though I have been working my entire life for this, I still feel like I somehow got started yesterday. So for me, I was a little bit like … An exhibit? Oh, shoot. Like, is there enough story to tell?" she questioned.

Still, Wilson reflected that she has always felt like a star, aiming high in her career. "I see it in the pictures of me as a little girl. I feel like I've tried my best to hold on to that inner child, and I'm proud of her. I think she's got grit," she gushed.

The exhibition, titled "Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails," guides visitors through every defining stage of Wilson's life. This includes her classic-country upbringing in the small town of Baskin, Louisiana, the dream of performing on stage that took root when she was just five years old, and the pivotal family vacation that solidified Nashville as her ultimate destination.

It also showcases a decade of relentless work in a city more known for crushing dreams than fulfilling them, and the so-called overnight success that has made Wilson one of country music's brightest stars.

In just four short years since she first topped the charts with "Things a Man Oughta Know," Wilson's rise has been so rapid and intense that she has often described her life as a whirlwind. The term is even the title of her latest album.

Now, Lainey Wilson shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to rack up awards and take the lead at some of country music's biggest events.