ACM Awards 2025: Full List of Winners

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:52 am

The 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, crowned its 2025 winners in a star-studded event. Lainey Wilson emerged as a major victor, taking home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award, along with Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for "Whirlwind," and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. Chris Stapleton also had a successful night, winning Male Artist of the Year.

Other notable winners included Ella Langley and Riley Green, whose collaboration "You Look Like You Love Me" won Single of the Year. Langley, who had the most nominations with eight, was also named New Female Artist of the Year, an award announced in April. Cody Johnson's "Dirt Cheap" earned Song of the Year, while Brooks & Dunn took home Duo of the Year, and Old Dominion was named Group of the Year. Zach Top was recognized as New Male Artist of the Year, and The Red Clay Strays won for Best New Duo or Group of the Year.

The ceremony featured a dazzling array of performances, including a collaborative opening segment and sets by country music icons like Alan Jackson, who received the inaugural ACM Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award. Keith Urban was also honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award. The night celebrated the best in country music, showcasing both established stars and rising talents.

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