The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, aired live on Prime Video from Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday night.
Country rookie Ella Langley, who led the nominations with eight nods, won five awards on the night; and Lainey Wilson won four awards, including the coveted title of ‘Entertainer of the Year’ — her second-consecutive year winning that honor.
‘Song of the Year’ went to Cody Johnson for “Dirt Cheap” written by Josh Phillips. Johnson tied with the second-most nominations for the night (seven) including Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year and Visual Media of the Year.
Old Dominion won ‘Group of the Year’ for the eighth year in a row on its 10th consecutive nomination, and ‘Male Artist of the Year’ went to Chris Stapleton, his fifth time winning the award.
Alan Jackson received the ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, and performed an emotional rendition of his hit “Remember When,” while Keith Urban was honored at the event with ACM Triple Crown Award, which goes to artists who have received a new artist, a top artist and Entertainer of the Year Awards. Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney and Brothers Osborne performed in tribute to Urban in celebration of that honor.
For the full list of winners, head HERE.
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