Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley Shine at the 2025 ACM Awards: A Night of Legends and Rising Stars
The 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards was a dazzling celebration of country music, honoring both established icons and emerging talents. Held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the event showcased show-stopping performances and emotional acceptance speeches. Let's dive into the highlights of the night, where Lainey Wilson reigned supreme and Ella Langley made her mark.
Lainey Wilson's Dominance: Lainey Wilson continued her reign in country music, taking home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award for the second consecutive year. She also secured wins for Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, solidifying her position as a leading figure in the genre. "I really do have the best fans in the world," she expressed in her acceptance speech, humbled by the recognition.
Ella Langley's Breakthrough: Ella Langley emerged as a breakout star, leading the nominations with eight nods. Her duet with Riley Green, "You Look Like You Love Me," was honored as Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year. Langley's impact extended beyond the awards, with memorable red carpet moments and a blistering duet of "Kerosene" with Miranda Lambert. Langley described growing up on "classic country with a lot of talking in it," adding, "This song taught me to not care so much and write what you love, write what feels good."
Honoring a Legend: The awards show paid tribute to country music legend Alan Jackson with the inaugural ACM Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award. Jackson performed "Remember When," and charmed the audience with a humble acceptance speech, including a joke about a fan naming a dog after him.
Memorable Performances: The 60th ACM Awards was filled with electrifying performances. Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson joined forces for the world premiere of "Trailblazer," a powerful anthem celebrating women in country music. Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and others also delivered stand-out sets.
Other Notable Wins:
- Cody Johnson took home Song of the Year for "Dirt Cheap."
- Chris Stapleton won Male Artist of the Year.
- Brooks & Dunn were named Duo of the Year.
- Old Dominion secured the Group of the Year award.
A Night of Country's Best: The 2025 ACM Awards successfully blended the excitement of new talent with the reverence for country music's enduring legacy, proving once again why it's one of the most anticipated nights in the genre. The show streamed live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.
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Where are the ACM awards this year?
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is underway tonight (May 8) at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The evening is being hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire.
Where are the country music awards in 2025?
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will be held on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
When are the ACM awards?
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) will stream live exclusively on Prime Video from Frisco, Texas' Ford Center at the Star, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
How to stream the ACM Awards?
How to watch the ACM Awards. The ACM Awards are streaming on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific. No Prime membership is required to view the livestream.
