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ACM Awards 2025: All-Star Collaborations Announced

The 60th ACM Awards are set to deliver an unforgettable night of country music, star power, and milestone celebrations on Thursday, May 8, 2025, live from the Ford Center at…

Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys split image to promote performance at the ACM Awards
Photos courtesy Academy of Country Music

The 60th ACM Awards are set to deliver an unforgettable night of country music, star power, and milestone celebrations on Thursday, May 8, 2025, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire, this diamond anniversary show will stream exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, reaching fans in over 240 countries and territories.

Special Performances and Collaborations

This year’s ACM Awards will open with a spectacular 12-minute medley, “Songs of the Decades,” spotlighting ACM Songs of the Year from the past six decades. The all-star lineup for this historic performance includes Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, all sharing the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime musical celebration.

The show will also feature several powerhouse collaborations:

  • Backstreet Boys teaming up with Rascal Flatts
  • Jelly Roll performing alongside Shaboozey
  • Brooks & Dunn joining forces with Cody Johnson

Star-Studded Lineup

The night is packed with performances from some of country music’s biggest names and rising stars. Expect to see Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Miranda Lambert light up the stage. New Artist of the Year winners Ella Langley and Zach Top will also perform, alongside 2024 ACM New Female Artist of the Year Megan Moroney.

Established in 1966, the ACM Awards are the longest-running country music awards show, making history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to stream exclusively online.

Fans are encouraged to join the conversation on social media with #ACMawards and sign up for the free ACM A-List for the latest updates. This milestone event is set to be a can’t-miss celebration for country music lovers everywhere.

Rachel Pitts is a seasoned radio veteran with over 20 years of experience. She is the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group’s Philadelphia-based radio properties. As a content creator for Beasley Media Philadelphia, Rachel writes articles on family activites, culinary adventures and things to do in the Delaware Valley.