Reba McEntire Hosts Tonight's ACM 60 Awards Show

The 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards will take place this evening, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Hosted by Reba McEntire for the 18th time, the event will stream live exclusively on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT, reaching over 240 countries. 

The show, expanded to 2.5 hours, celebrates six decades of country music with performances by artists like Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and Cody Johnson. 

A highlight is a 12-minute opening medley of ACM Song of the Year winners, featuring Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Wynonna Judd, and Sugarland. Collaborative performances include Jelly Roll with Shaboozey, Backstreet Boys with Rascal Flatts, and Brooks & Dunn with Cody Johnson. Presenters include Carly Pearce, Martina McBride, Lionel Richie, and Bobby Bones, who will also conduct artist interviews.

Superstars. Legends. Icons.

Don't miss this celebration 60 years in the making! Watch the #ACMawards LIVE on @PrimeVideo May 8 at 8e|5p. #ACM60 pic.twitter.com/keRKqTE8sq

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) April 24, 2025

Ella Langley leads nominations with eight, including Female Artist and New Female Artist of the Year, largely for her duet with Riley Green, “you look like you love me.” Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson each have seven nominations, competing for Entertainer of the Year alongside Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Kelsea Ballerini. 

First-time nominees like Shaboozey, Zach Top, and The Red Clay Strays are also recognized, with early wins announced for Zach Top (New Male Artist), Ella Langley (New Female Artist), and The Red Clay Strays (New Duo/Group). Keith Urban will receive the ACM Triple Crown Award for his career achievements.

The Academy of Country Music revealed its 2025 ACM Radio Award winners last month:

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.