And The 2025 ACM Radio Winners Are...

The Academy of Country Music revealed its 2025 ACM Radio Award winners on April 17, 2025, in advance of the 60th ACM Awards on May 8, 2025, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

National Winners: 

• Daily On-Air Personality: Big D & Bubba of Compass Media Network’s "The Big D and Bubba Show" secured their fourth win.
• Weekly On-Air Personality: Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase of Premiere Networks’ "Crook & Chase Countdown" earned their first ACM Radio Award.

Market Personality Winners:

• Major Market: WYCD Detroit’s Rob Holleman, Rachael Hunter, and Steve Grunwald celebrated their first win.
• Large Market: WUBE Cincinnati’s ‘Big Dave’ Chandler (fourth win) and recently departed Jason ‘Stattman’ Statt (third win) took the honor.
• Medium Market: WIVK Knoxville’s Joey Tack and Nancy Barger won their first award.
• Small Market: WYCT Pensacola’s Brent Lane (third win) and Mel McCrae (first win) were recognized.

Radio Station Winners (all repeat recipients):

• Major Market: KYGO Denver (Bonneville) won for the second time.
• Large Market: WQDR Raleigh (Curtis Media) claimed its fourth win.
• Medium Market: WIVK Knoxville (Cumulus) secured its ninth victory.
• Small Market: WXBQ Bristol, VA (Bristol Broadcasting) earned its second win.

These awards highlight the impact of radio in promoting country music. Winners will be celebrated during ACM Awards week, with the main ceremony, hosted by Reba McEntire, streaming live on Prime Video. For more details, visit ACMcountry.com or follow ACM’s social media.