Tonight, six decades of country music will be celebrated during the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
The ceremony, celebrating country music released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, will air exclusively on Prime Video for the fourth consecutive year.
During tonight’s ceremony, Keith Urban will be honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award, an honor that celebrates the achievement of receiving the Best New Artist, Male/Female Artist, and Entertainer of the Year awards across his career.
what to know about the 2025 acm awards
- Date and time: May 8, 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, Texas)
- Streaming: Prime Video (30-day free trial)
The most nominated artist at tonight’s ceremony is first-time nominee Ella Langley, who nabbed seven nominations including Female Artist of the Year and both Song and Single of the Year for “You Look Like You Love Me.”
What time are the 2025 ACM Awards on tonight?
The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards start at 8 p.m. ET tonight, May 8.
How to watch and stream the 2025 ACM Awards for free:
This year’s ACM Awards are streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch the new season.
Once signed up, you can watch the 2025 ACM Awards online or with the Prime Video app on any supported device, including Fire TV sticks and Fire tablets.
Who is hosting the ACM Awards tonight?
Country superstar Reba McEntire will serve as host of the ACM Awards for the 18th time tonight.
2025 Academy of Country Music Awards nominees:
There will be 15 ACM Awards given out this year; these are a few of the top prizes, but you can check out a full list here.
Entertainer of the Year:
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Rolls
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey WIlson
Album of the Year:
- “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
- “Beautifully Broken” – Jelly Roll
- “Cold Beer & Country Music” – Zach Top
- “F-1 Trillion” – Post Malone
- “Whirlwind” – Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year:
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year:
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Jelly Roll
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
Group of the Year:
- Flatland Cavalry
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
Duo of the Year:
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Muscadine Bloodline
- The War and Treaty
Who is performing at the 2025 ACM Awards?
Host McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson are set to premiere their brand new song “Trailblazer” during tonight’s ceremony. Additionally, Brothers Osborne, Megan Moroney, and Chris Stapleton will perform a special tribute to Triple Crown Award winner Keith Urban.
Here’s who else you can expect to see take the stage throughout the night.
- Clint Black
- Dan + Shay
- Wynonna Judd
- LeAnn Rimes
- Sugarland
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Brooks & Dunn
- Cody Johnson
- Eric Church
- Alan Jackson
- Cody Johnson
- Ella Langley
- Rascal Flatts
- Backstreet Boys
- Jelly Roll
- Shaboozey
- Blake Shelton
- Zach Top
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