Keith Urban Finally Gets His Triple Crown – and Brings the House Down with an Unforgettable Star-Studded Show

The 2025 ACM Awards delivered a milestone moment as Keith Urban was honored with the prestigious Triple Crown Award—an accolade reserved for artists who achieve wins in New Artist, Male/Female Artist, and Entertainer of the Year categories. After nearly two decades of dominance in country music, Urban’s legacy was celebrated in grand fashion with a show-stopping tribute from some of the genre’s brightest stars.

A Triumph 18 Years in the Making

Urban first completed the Triple Crown requirements in 2019 after securing Entertainer of the Year, adding to his earlier wins for New Male Artist (2001) and Male Vocalist of the Year (2005, 2006). But the May 8 ceremony in Frisco, Texas, marked the first time the award was officially presented—and the ACMs made sure it was unforgettable.

A Fitting Tribute for a Country Icon

Before the award presentation, the night turned into a Keith Urban celebration with three powerhouse performances of his greatest hits:

🎸 Megan Moroney – “Stupid Boy”
Drenched in her signature glitter and raw emotion, Moroney transformed Urban’s 2006 hit into a haunting, soul-stirring ballad, earning a standing ovation.

🎤 Chris Stapleton – “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
Stapleton’s gritty, bluesy rendition left the crowd in awe, his smoky vocals adding a whole new depth to the modern classic.

🔥 Brothers Osborne – “Where the Blacktop Ends”
The duo brought high-octane energy, ripping through Urban’s 1999 hit with electrifying guitar riffs—prompting Keith and Nicole Kidman to jump up and dance along.

The tribute culminated with Urban himself joining Brothers Osborne for an explosive guitar jam, proving once again why he’s a country music legend.

A Heartfelt Victory Speech

Reba McEntire took the stage to present the award, and Urban—visibly moved—thanked his fans, team, and family, with a special nod to Nicole and their daughters.

“Eighteen years to get here… but I wouldn’t trade a single one,” he said. “This award means you stuck with me—and I stuck with it.”

.@ChrisStapleton BLUE us away with his cover of “Blue Ain’t Your Color” 💙 #ACMawards

Watch now on https://t.co/H8DgKcESzm pic.twitter.com/fLuHjPMZGj

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) May 9, 2025

A Legacy Cemented

From his early days as a breakout star to his current reign as a stadium-packing headliner, Urban’s influence on country music is undeniable. The 60th ACM Awards didn’t just honor his past—they celebrated an artist who’s still shaping the genre’s future.

HUGE congratulations to @KeithUrban for accepting the ACM Triple Crown Award at the #ACMawards! 🏆 This win is a testament to his outstanding career in Country Music! pic.twitter.com/V577bO9my0

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) May 9, 2025

🎶 Congratulations, Keith Urban—your Triple Crown is well-deserved!