ACM Awards 2025: Full List of Winners Revealed
The 2025 ACM Awards were a memorable evening of celebration for country music, broadcast live from the Ford Centre at The Star in Frisco, Texas. With energetic performances, heartfelt tributes, and long-awaited victories, the evening, which was hosted by the renowned Reba McEntire and aired live on Prime Video, celebrated the best names in the genre.
With an astounding eight nominations, Ella Langley led the field for this year’s ACM Awards 2025. With seven nominations apiece, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson trailed her closely, while Riley Green and Post Malone each received five. As artists waited to discover who would win the prized awards, there was a tangible sense of excitement in the room.
A-list presenters such as Blake Shelton, Lionel Richie, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, and Martina McBride were all on the ACM Awards 2025 schedule. As a testament to the genre’s rich past and exciting future, both country music icons and up-and-coming artists shared the stage. The audience remained enthusiastic throughout the evening thanks to performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Lainey Wilson, Alan Jackson, Jelly Roll, and even the Backstreet Boys.
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The ACM Awards 2025’s unique homage to Keith Urban, who was given the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, was one of the event’s highlights. In a powerful performance that had the audience on their feet, Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne paid tribute to Urban.
Reba McEntire reflected on her 50 years in the industry during the 2025 ACM Awards, highlighting the timeless influence of country music. The event demonstrated once more why the 2025 ACM Awards are still one of the most eagerly awaited musical evenings.
With career-defining wins, heartfelt tributes, and surprising collaborations, the ACM Awards 2025 elevated the standard for honouring the finest in country music.
The winners’ list is below.
Entertainer of The Year
Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
Lainey Wilson
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Male Artist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Group of the Year
Old Dominion
Album of the Year
Whirlwind, Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
‘You Look Like You Love Me,’ Ella Langley, Riley Green
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Song of the Year
‘Dirt Cheap,’ Cody Johnson
Music Event of the Year
‘You Look Like You Love Me,’ Ella Langley, Riley Green
Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Lainey Wilson
Visual Media of the Year
‘You Look Like You Love Me,’ Ella Langley, Riley Green; Producer: Alex Pescosta; Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney
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New Female Artist of the Year
Ella Langley
New Male Artist of the Year
Zach Top
New Duo or Group of the Year
The Red Clay Strays
–Farheen Ali
