Where To Watch The 2025 ACM Awards: Full Lineup, Presenters, & Performers Revealed
The ACM Awards just revealed a star-studded lineup featuring top country artists and more—find out where and how to watch the show live!
Heads up, country fans! The Academy of Country Music Awards just announced the presenters for this year’s ceremony, and the lineup is packed with stars who’ve made a major impact on the genre!
Via social media, the organization unveiled a stellar list that includes some of the biggest names in the country and beyond. Set to take the main stage as presenters are stars like Blake Shelton, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Parker McCollum, Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, Jordan Davis, Rita Wilson, Wynonna Judd, and many more!
The show will be hosted by none other than the legendary Reba McEntire. A fan favorite, McEntire is a 16-time ACM Award winner herself, who has graced our TV for years. She’ll guide fans through a star-studded night that will stream globally via Prime Video and Amazon Music. The celebration takes place on May 8 at 7 p.m. Central Time, with stars gathering in Frisco, Texas, at the Ford Center at The Star.
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A major highlight of the evening will be a special, long-awaited 12-minute performance paying tribute to ACM Songs of the Year across six decades. The segment will feature performances by “Tequila” singers Dan + Shay, Clint Black, McEntire, Judd, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland.
Additional performers confirmed for the night include Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, the Backstreet Boys, Brothers Osborne, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton, among others.
The ACM Awards were first held in 1966 and remain the longest-running country music awards show. It continues to attract fans from across the globe who tune in each year to celebrate the talent, tradition, evolution, and transformation of country music.
This year’s show promises not only unforgettable musical moments but also a celebration of legacy, innovation, and community. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the genre, the 2025 ACM Awards is set to deliver a night of heartfelt tributes.
Let’s not forget the high-energy performances and surprises that reflect country music’s evolving story. From rising stars to living legends, this gathering in Frisco is where the heart of the country beats loudest, and you won’t want to miss it.
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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEARKelsea BalleriniLuke CombsCody JohnsonJelly RollChris StapletonMorgan WallenLainey Wilson
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEARKelsea BalleriniElla LangleyMegan MoroneyKacey MusgravesLainey Wilson
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEARLuke CombsCody JohnsonJelly RollChris StapletonMorgan Wallen
DUO OF THE YEARBrooks & DunnBrothers OsborneDan + ShayMuscadine BloodlineThe War And Treaty
GROUP OF THE YEARFlatland CavalryLittle Big TownOld DominionRascal FlattsThe Red Clay Strays
NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEARKassi AshtonAshley CookeDashaElla Langley *(Winner)Jessie Murph
NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEARGavin AdcockShaboozeyZach Top *(Winner)Tucker WetmoreBailey Zimmerman
NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEARRestless RoadThe Red Clay Strays *(Winner)Treaty Oak Revival
ALBUM OF THE YEAR– Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine) – Megan MoroneyProducer: Kristian BushRecord Company-Label: Columbia Records / Sony Music Nashville– Beautifully Broken – Jelly RollProducers: BazeXX, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Devin Dawson, Charlie Handsome, Ben Johnson, mgk, The Monsters & Strangerz, Austin Nivarel, SlimXX, Ryan Tedder, Isaiah Tejada, Alysa VanderheymRecord Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Republic Records– Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach TopProducer: Carson ChamberlainRecord Company-Label: Leo33– F-1 Trillion – Post MaloneProducers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, HoskinsRecord Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records– Whirlwind – Lainey WilsonProducer: Jay JoyceRecord Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville
SINGLE OF THE YEAR – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – ShaboozeyProducers: Sean Cook, Nevin SastryRecord Company-Label: American Dogwood / EMPIRE– “Dirt Cheap” – Cody JohnsonProducer: Trent WillmonRecord Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville– “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan WallenProducers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, HoskinsRecord Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records– “White Horse” – Chris StapletonProducers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane StapletonRecord Company-Label: Mercury Nashville– “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley, Riley GreenProducer: Will BundyRecord Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records
SONG OF THE YEAR – “4x4xU” – Lainey WilsonSongwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey WilsonPublishers: Louisiana Lady; One Tooth Productions; Reservoir 416; Songs of One Riot Music; Sony/ATV Accent– “The Architect” – Kacey MusgravesSongwriters: Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh OsbornePublishers: Songs for Indy and Owl; Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing– “Dirt Cheap” – Cody JohnsonSongwriter: Josh PhillipsPublishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing; Write or Die Music; Write the Lightning Publishing– “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan WallenSongwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters, Ryan VojtesakPublishers: Bell Ear Publishing; Master of my Domain Music; Poppy’s Picks; Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing; Universal Music Corporation– “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley, Riley GreenSongwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron RaitierePublishers: Back 40 Publishing International; Langley Publishing; One Tooth Productions; Sony/ATV Tree; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR – “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini, Noah KahanProducers: Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Alysa VanderheymRecord Company-Label: Black River Entertainment– “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan WallenProducers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, HoskinsRecord Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records– “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson, Carrie UnderwoodProducer: Trent WillmonRecord Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville– “We Don’t Fight Anymore” – Carly Pearce, Chris StapletonProducers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly PearceRecord Company-Label: Big Machine Records– “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley, Riley GreenProducer: Will BundyRecord Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records
VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR – “4x4xU” – Lainey WilsonProducer: Jennifer AnsellDirector: Dano Cerny– “Dirt Cheap” – Cody JohnsonProducer: Dustin HaneyDirector: Dustin Haney– “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson, Carrie UnderwoodProducers: Christen Pinkston, Wesley Stebbins-PerryDirector: Dustin Haney– “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris StapletonProducers: Wes Edwards, Angie Lorenz, Jamie StratakisDirector: Running Bear (Stephen Kinigopoulos, Alexa Stone)– “You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green *(Winner)Producer: Whale Tale Music, Alex PescostaDirectors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney
ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEARLuke CombsERNESTHARDYMorgan WallenLainey Wilson
SONGWRITER OF THE YEARJessi AlexanderJessie Jo DillonAshley GorleyChase McGillJosh Osborne
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