Countdown to the 2025 ACM Awards: Who’s Performing, Who’s Nominated, and Who Got Snubbed!

The 2025 ACM Awards are shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in country music history! This year’s ceremony takes place on Thursday, May 8, streaming live on Prime Video at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT, and available on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.

Country music legend Reba McEntire — who’s hosted the ACMs more times than anyone else — will be back as host, the perfect choice for this special 60th anniversary celebration. And fittingly, the night will honor the legendary voices of country’s past alongside today’s biggest stars.

🏆 Leading Nominees:

• Ella Langley leads the pack with 8 nominations

• Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, and Lainey Wilson follow closely with 7 nominations each

• Entertainer of the Year nominees include: Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, and Jelly Roll

😱 Big Snubs:

Despite her Grammy wins for Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé received no nominations.
Miranda Lambert’s Postcards from Texas was also completely shut out.

🎶 Initial Performers Announced:

Back in March, the ACM confirmed performances by:

• Blake Shelton

• Lainey Wilson

• Eric Church

🎉 The New Performer Lineup Is Even Bigger:

On April 24, the ACM dropped another bombshell, revealing a jaw-dropping list of performers, including both modern megastars and country legends:

• Alan Jackson

• Brooks & Dunn

• Chris Stapleton

• Clint Black

• Cody Johnson

• Kelsea Ballerini

• LeAnn Rimes

• Miranda Lambert

• Rascal Flatts

• Wynonna Judd

 

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And the ACM promises even more names will be announced soon!

In a press release, the ACM teased:

“This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest country stars of the past, present, and future — all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent.”

📅 Mark your calendars for May 8 — this year’s ACM Awards are about to make country music history.

🎥 Stay tuned for updates — and get ready for the biggest night in country!