Additional ACM Awards Performers Announced – Including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, & Wynonna

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Those who tune in to the 2025 ACM Awards on May 8 can expect performances from Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Wynonna Judd, and other country music superstars. (Photos via the Academy of Country Music)

When Are The 2025 ACM Awards?

The ACM just revealed a bunch of superstar performers who joined the lineup for its 2025 awards show.

This year’s ACM Awards will be held on Thursday, May 8. The ceremony will be available to watch on Prime Video at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central. You can also stream the program on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.

Country music legend Reba McEntire, who’s hosted the ACM Awards more than any other artist, will host the ceremony. Her involvement seems fitting, as the ACM Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary this year.

With that in mind, the ceremony will focus heavily on honoring extraordinary singers of the past alongside popular artists of the present.

Some of the top nominees include Ella Langley (8 nominations), Morgan Wallen (7 nominations), Cody Johnson (7 nominations), and Lainey Wilson (7 nominations). Nominees for the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy include Wilson, Wallen, Johnson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, and Jelly Roll.

On March 24, the ACM revealed the names of three performers participating in the upcoming ceremony: Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and Eric Church. The ACM promised to announce more performers at a later date.

blake shelton, lainey wilson, and eric church
Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and Eric Church are set to perform at the 60th annual ACM Awards (Photos via the Academy of Country Music)

Legendary Artists Among Those Announced In New Batch Of Performers

On April 24, exactly one month after their initial announcement, the ACM unveiled more performers fans can expect to see during its upcoming awards show.

The lineup features a mix of modern stars and iconic acts, including:

  • Alan Jackson
  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Clint Black
  • Cody Johnson
  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Rascal Flatts
  • Wynonna Judd

In a press release announcing the additions to the performance lineup, the ACM shared that even more performers will be revealed in the coming days. Describing what fans can expect from the ceremony, the ACM says:

“This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest country music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent.”

Additionally, the ACM released a new promotional video for this year’s awards ceremony, predominantly featuring host Reba McEntire. Watch it below.

Which performers are you most excited to see at the 2025 ACM Awards?

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Hello, I'm Miranda, a lifelong country music fan! There are old home videos of me in my baby swing, swinging along to Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Sheltonโ€™s โ€œRockinโ€™ Years.โ€ Being able to unite my passions for storytelling, researching, and music into my work has been a dream come true.

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