When does the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards start? Guide for viewing.
Let's Get the Lowdown on the 2025 ACM Awards
Gear up, country music fans! The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by legendary Reba McEntire, is just a few days away. Curious about what time it starts and where you can catch all the action? Here's the scoop!
Breakout star Ella Langley leads this year's nominees with an impressive eight nods, including Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit "you look like you love me" (featuring Riley Green). Other major contenders include Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson, who are all nominees for Entertainer of the Year.
So, when and where can you tune in? The 2025 ACM Awards will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video on May 8th, starting at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PST. And the best part? You don't need a Prime membership to enjoy the show! To watch, simply click here.
Country music legend McEntire, a 16-time ACM winner, will be hosting the star-studded ceremony, which will take place at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Prime Video will stream the event. Joining McEntire on stage will be Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson, among others.
Want to know who else will be performing and presenting at the awards? Check out the complete list of nominees below:
Entertainer of the Year:- Kelsea Ballerini- Luke Combs- Cody Johnson- Jelly Roll- Chris Stapleton- Morgan Wallen- Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year:- Kelsea Ballerini- Ella Langley- Megan Moroney- Kacey Musgraves- Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year:- Luke Combs- Cody Johnson- Jelly Roll- Chris Stapleton- Morgan Wallen
Duo of the Year:- Brooks & Dunn- Brothers Osborne- Dan + Shay- Muscadine Bloodline- The War And Treaty
Group of the Year:- Flatland Cavalry- Little Big Town- Old Dominion- Rascal Flatts- The Red Clay Strays
New Female Artist of the Year:- Kassi Ashton- Ashley Cooke- Dasha- Ella Langley- Jessie Murph
New Male Artist of the Year:- Gavin Adcock- Shaboozey- Zach Top- Tucker Wetmore- Bailey Zimmerman
New Duo or Group of the Year:- Restless Road- Treaty Oak Revival- The Red Clay Strays (Winner announced ahead of ceremony)
Album of the Year:- Am I Okay? (I'll Be Fine) - Megan Moroney- Beautifully Broken - Jelly Roll- Cold Beer & Country Music - Zach Top- F-1 Trillion - Post Malone- Whirlwind - Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year:- "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" - Shaboozey- "Dirt Cheap" - Cody Johnson- "I Had Some Help" - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen- "White Horse" - Chris Stapleton- "You Look Like You Love Me" - Ella Langley, Riley Green
Song of the Year:- "4x4xU" - Lainey Wilson- "The Architect" - Kacey Musgraves- "Dirt Cheap" - Cody Johnson- "I Had Some Help" - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen- "You Look Like You Love Me" - Ella Langley, Riley Green
Music Event of the Year:- "Cowboys Cry Too" - Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan- "I Had Some Help" - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen- "I'm Gonna Love You" - Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood- "We Don't Fight Anymore" - Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton- "You Look Like You Love Me" - Ella Langley, Riley Green
Visual Media of the Year:- "4x4xU" - Lainey Wilson- "Dirt Cheap" - Cody Johnson- "I'm Gonna Love You" - Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood- "Think I'm In Love With You" - Chris Stapleton- "you look like you love me" - Ella Langley, Riley Green (Winner announced ahead of ceremony)
Artist-Songwriter of the Year:- Luke Combs- Ernest- Hardy- Morgan Wallen- Lainey Wilson
Songwriter of the Year:- Jessi Alexander- Jessie Jo Dillon- Ashley Gorley- Chase McGill- Josh Osborne
Don't miss the 2025 ACM Awards on May 8th! Get ready to vibe with your favorite country music stars, and remember – country music is all about good times, great tunes, and a little bit of twang!
The 60th ACM Awards, airing on May 8th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PST on Amazon Prime Video, promises a whirlwind of entertainment. Ella Langley, a breakout star with eight nominations, and other major contenders like Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson are set to perform. If you don't have a Prime membership, you can still watch the awards, as streaming is available to everyone through this link. The ceremony will take place at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.
