ACM Awards 2025 Winners
Trailblazer: "I'm sure everybody deals with a little bit of imposter syndrome, but I won't lie to you," said Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson at last night's (5/8) 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. "But I read something not long ago that just said, 'If something is given to you, then you need to accept it with an open heart and an open mind.'" Wilson joins Taylor Swift (2011-2012) and Carrie Underwood (2009-2010) as the third female artist to win EOTY back-to-back.
The winningest artist of the night was Ella Langley, whose five trophies included New Female Artist and Single for "You Look Like You Love Me" with Riley Green. Additional highlights included Alan Jackson receiving the inaugural Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award and a 12-minute opening set that included Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town and Dan + Shay. Full list of winners here; performance links below in ICYMI.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
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Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
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