The 60th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards are going down tonight, streaming live exclusively on Prime Video from the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, starting at 8pm EST. Hosted by country legend Reba McEntire, the show will be headlined performances Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Zach Top and many others.
Ella leads with eight nominations, driven by her hit duet with Riley Green, “you look like you love me,” which earned nods in categories like Single of the Year and Song of the Year. Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson follow closely with seven nominations each, all vying for Entertainer of the Year alongside Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Chris Stapleton. First-time nominees include Shaboozey, Dasha, and The Red Clay Strays, reflecting the genre’s evolving landscape.
Notable pre-ceremony honors include Keith Urban receiving the ACM Triple Crown Award for his achievements across New Artist, Male Artist, and Entertainer of the Year categories. The ACM Studio Recording Awards and Industry Awards will be presented at the 18th ACM Honors in Nashville in August.
Below is the complete list of nominees for the 2025 ACM Awards, with winners being updated live as they are announced during the ceremony. Stay tuned for real-time updates as the night unfolds!
2025 ACM Awards Nominees and Winners
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Jelly Roll
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
Winner: Lainey Wilson
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
Winner: Lainey Wilson
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- Cody Johnson
- Jelly Roll
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
Winner: Chris Stapleton
DUO OF THE YEAR
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Muscadine Bloodline
- The War And Treaty
Winner: Brooks & Dunn
GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Flatland Cavalry
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
Winner: The Red Clay Strays
NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Kassi Ashton
- Ashley Cooke
- Dasha
- Ella Langley
- Jessie Murph
Winner: Ella Langley
NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Gavin Adcock
- Shaboozey
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Bailey Zimmerman
Winner: Zach Top
NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Restless Road
- The Red Clay Strays
- Treaty Oak Revival
Winner: The Red Clay Strays
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine) – Megan Moroney
- Beautifully Broken – Jelly Roll
- Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
- F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
- Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Winner: Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
- A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
- Dirt Cheap – Cody Johnson (Producer: Trent Willmon)
- I Had Some Help – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
- White Horse – Chris Stapleton
- you look like you love me – Ella Langley, Riley Green
Winner: you look like you love me – Ella Langley, Riley Green
SONG OF THE YEAR
- 4x4xU – Lainey Wilson
- The Architect – Kacey Musgraves
- Dirt Cheap – Cody Johnson
- I Had Some Help – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
- you look like you love me – Ella Langley, Riley Green
Winner: Dirt Cheap – Cody Johnson
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR
- Cowboys Cry Too – Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan
- I Had Some Help – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
- I’m Gonna Love You – Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood
- we don’t fight anymore – Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton
- you look like you love me – Ella Langley, Riley Green
Winner: you look like you love me – Ella Langley, Riley Green
VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR
- 4x4xU – Lainey Wilson
- Dirt Cheap – Cody Johnson
- I’m Gonna Love You – Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood
- Think I’m In Love With You – Chris Stapleton
- you look like you love me – Ella Langley, Riley Green
Winner: you look like you love me – Ella Langley, Riley Green
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
- Jessi Alexander
- Jessie Jo Dillon
- Ashley Gorley
- Chase McGill
- Josh Osborne
Winner: Jessie Jo Dillon
ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
- Luke Combs
- ERNEST
- HARDY
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
Winner: Lainey Wilson
This article will be updated live as winners are announced during the show tonight. Check back right here for the latest results!
