ACM Awards 2025 Full Winner List: The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM Awards) lit up Frisco, Texas, with a spectacular show on May 8, hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire—her 18th time commanding the stage at the Ford Center at The Star.
Lainey Wilson Crowned Country Royalty
The night clearly belonged to Lainey Wilson, who bagged major titles including:
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- Entertainer of the Year
- Female Artist of the Year
- Album of the Year for Whirlwind
- Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Wilson, who was up against heavyweights like Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Jelly Roll, confirmed her place as the reigning queen of country.
Ella Langley’s Breakout Year
Rising star Ella Langley, who led this year’s nominations with eight nods, had a triumphant evening. She won:
- New Female Artist of the Year
- Single of the Year for You Look Like You Love Me (with Riley Green)
- Music Event of the Year
- Visual Media of the Year
Her powerful duet with Riley Green proved to be a massive hit across categories.
Keith Urban Honored With ACM Triple Crown Award
A major highlight of the evening was the ACM Triple Crown Award, given to Keith Urban, recognizing his rare achievement of winning New Artist, Male Artist, and Entertainer of the Year during his career. Artists including Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne paid tribute to Urban with a heartfelt performance.
🏆 ACM Awards 2025: Complete List of Winners
Entertainer of the Year
Winner: Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
Winner: Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
Winner: Chris Stapleton
Duo of the Year
Winner: Brooks & Dunn
Group of the Year
Winner: Old Dominion
New Female Artist of the Year
Winner: Ella Langley
New Male Artist of the Year
Winner: Zach Top
New Duo or Group of the Year
Winner: The Red Clay Strays
Album of the Year
Winner: Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
Winner: You Look Like You Love Me – Ella Langley & Riley Green
Song of the Year
Winner: Dirt Cheap – Cody Johnson
Music Event of the Year
Winner: You Look Like You Love Me – Ella Langley & Riley Green
Visual Media of the Year
Winner: You Look Like You Love Me – Ella Langley & Riley Green
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Winner: Lainey Wilson
Songwriter of the Year
Winner: Jessie Jo Dillon
🌟 Celebrity Highlights and Performances
The show dazzled with powerhouse performances from:
- Backstreet Boys
- Miranda Lambert
- Jelly Roll
- Eric Church
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Rascal Flatts
- Shaboozey
- Blake Shelton
And among the notable presenters were Lionel Richie, Carly Pearce, Wynonna Judd, and Gretchen Wilson.
🎤 Red Carpet Glamour
The ACM red carpet was a parade of stardom with appearances by:
- Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman
- Jelly Roll & Bunnie XO
- Reba McEntire
- Megan Moroney
- Lainey Wilson & Devlin “Duck” Hodges
- Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Rita Wilson, Shaboozey, and many more
🎶 A Night to Remember for Country Fans
From new stars like Ella Langley rising to fame, to veterans like Keith Urban being honored for decades of excellence, the 2025 ACM Awards were a celebration of country music’s past, present, and exciting future.
