Everything Country Fans Need To Know Before The 60th ACM Awards

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The 60th ACM Awards are approaching on May 8, with host Reba McEntire leading the charge. (Photo Credit: Academy of Country Music)

The 60th Annual ACM Awards Will Celebrate Country Music’s Biggest Stars

The 60th ACM Awards are fast approaching, and fans need to know a lot of information before the show airs!

If you plan to watch this year’s ACM Awards, consider this your one-stop shop to learn about all the essential details. Curious to see who’s performing? Want to know about some of the top nominees? Wondering how to watch? We’ve got you covered!

The logo for the 60th ACM Awards that revealed the winners in a ceremony held on May 8, 2025.
The 60th annual ACM Awards were held on May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (Photo Credit: ACM – Academy of Country Music / Facebook)

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Keep reading for a full breakdown of every little detail you may want to know about the 60th ACM Awards. That way, you can be fully prepared before they air so you don’t miss a single exciting moment!

This list will be updated in the lead-up to the ceremony in case the ACM makes any changes or additions to the plan.

When Are The 60th ACM Awards?

This year’s ACM Awards are being held on Thursday, May 8.

What Time Is The Ceremony?

The ACM Awards will air simultaneously across all time zones. You can watch them at 8 PM EDT/7 PM CDT/5 PM PDT.

The show will be two and a half hours long.

How Can I Watch The ACM Awards? What Channel Are They On?

The ACM Awards are available to stream live on Prime Video. If you have an Amazon Prime account, you can access Prime Video.

Additionally, you can watch the ACM Awards on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.

However, the ACM Awards do not air on regular cable or satellite TV. In 2022, the program switched to Prime Video, making history as the first major awards show to live stream exclusively.

Where Is This Year’s Ceremony Being Held?

Country music’s biggest stars will attend this year’s ceremony at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Who Is Hosting The 60th ACM Awards?

Country music queen Reba McEntire will host the 60th ACM Awards. Reba has plenty of prior experience, as she’s hosted the ceremony 17 times before, more times than any other artist.

As well as hosting the show, Reba will participate in the opening performance.

Who Are Some Of The Top Nominees?

“You Look Like You Love Me” singer Ella Langley earned the most nominations this year, with eight.

Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson follow behind her, with seven nods each. Chris Stapleton earned six nominations. Riley Green and Post Malone both earned five nods.

See the complete list of nominees here.

Who’s Nominated For Entertainer Of The Year?

Seven artists are up for the night’s top prize, Entertainer of the Year. The nominees include:

  • Cody Johnson
  • Luke Combs
  • Lainey Wilson
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Jelly Roll
  • Chris Stapleton

Lainey Wilson is the reigning winner in the category. Besides her, Chris Stapleton is the only nominee who’s won the award.

If Luke Combs wins this year, he’ll secure the rare Triple Crown Award. Artists who win the Triple Crown do so after winning Entertainer of the Year, a New Artist category, and an Artist category. Previous Triple Crown recipients include Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, and Jason Aldean.

Have Any Early Winners Been Announced Already?

As of press time on May 2, three ACM Award winners have already been announced! Those winners include:

Who’s Performing During The 60th ACM Awards?

The ACM promises this year’s ceremony will feature “special performances and can’t miss collaborations.”

See a complete list of artists performing at the 60th ACM Awards below:

  • “Songs of the Decades” opening number featuring Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland
  • Eric Church
  • Blake Shelton
  • Lainey Wilson
  • Alan Jackson
  • Brooks & Dunn & Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Rascal Flatts & Backstreet Boys
  • Ella Langley
  • Zach Top
  • Jelly Roll & Shaboozey
  • Megan Moroney

Hopefully, this list helps you plan and prepare for the 60th ACM Awards!

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Miranda Raye

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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