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Gulf Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Lainey Wilson rules Academy of Country Music Awards once again
It was her night once again. Lainey Wilson took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year. 'I really do have the best fans in the world,' she said in her final acceptance speech, admitting to experiencing impostor syndrome. 'I dreamed about entertaining. ... Country music has given me more than I deserve.' Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 2025 ACM Awards were packed with celebration. Earlier, first-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous 'You Look Like You Love Me,' was named single and music event of the year. Both Langley and Green used their first acceptance speech to shout out classic country — songs with talking in them — that inspired their modern hit. Chris Stapleton. A revisitation of the past might have been a theme on Thursday night, evidenced right at the top of the ceremony: a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's 'Okie from Muskogee,' followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' 'Why Not Me.' LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad 'Blue.' Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track 'Girl Crush' and Dan + Shay delivered their 'Tequila.' It was an exciting way to kick off the ACM Awards, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. And it was a show highlight, rivaled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed 'Remember When.' Kix Brooks (right) and Ronnie Dunn. In his acceptance speech, he joked that a fan named a dog after him. Having an award named after him? That isn't half bad, either. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit 'Dirt Cheap.' Performances followed, fast and furious. McEntire, Wilson and Miranda Lambert teamed up for the world premiere of their new single 'Trailblazer,' celebrating women in country music. Ella Langley and Riley Green. Eric Church performed his brand-new single 'Hands of Time,' succeeded by the most awarded artist in the history of the award show, Lambert with 'Run.' She was then joined by Langley to duet 'Kerosene' from Lambert's 2005 debut album of the same name. Zach Top stripped things down for 'Use Me.' Blake Shelton channeled the great George Strait for his new single 'Texas,' followed by Wilson with 'Whirlwind.' Kelsea Ballerini performed atop her 'Baggage.' Johnson rocked 'The Fall,' before performing 'Red Dirt Road' with Brooks & Dunn. Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, harmonized on 'It Takes a Woman.' Jelly Roll and Shaboozey joined forces for their collaboration, 'Amen.' Alan Jackson. 'It's Shaboozey's birthday,' Jelly Roll said. 'We wanna thank y'all and we wanna thank God.' Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts closed the show. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of the neuromuscular disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Jessie Jo Dillon. Another tearjerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's 'Me and Bobby McGee.' Male artist of the year went to Stapleton. Duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Associated Press Winners at a glance ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Lainey Wilson FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Lainey Wilson MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Chris Stapleton DUO OF THE YEAR Brooks & Dunn GROUP OF THE YEAR Old Dominion NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Ella Langley NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Zach Top NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR The Red Clay Strays ALBUM OF THE YEAR Whirlwind: Lainey Wilson SINGLE OF THE YEAR You Look Like You Love Me: Ella Langley, Riley Green SONG OF THE YEAR Dirt Cheap: Cody Johnson MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR You Look Like You Love Me: Ella Langley, Riley Green VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR You Look Like You Love Me: Ella Langley, Riley Green ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR Lainey Wilson SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR Jessie Jo Dillon Tribune News Service
The Advertiser
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Urban honoured as Wilson rules at Country Music Awards
Lainey Wilson has been named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the second year in a row, while Keith Urban polished his superstar status by picking up the event's prestigious triple crown. "I really do have the best fans in the world," she said in her final acceptance speech after also taking home trophies for female artist and album of the year. "I dreamed about entertaining. ... Country music has given me more than I deserve." Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 60th ACM Awards were packed with celebration. First-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous You Look Like You Love Me, was named single and music event of the year. The top of Thursday's ceremony paid an epic visit to the past with a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's Okie from Muskogee, followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' Why Not Me. LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad Blue, and Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track Girl Crush and Dan + Shay delivered their Tequila. It was an exciting way to kick off the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday, broadcast live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. And it was a show highlight, rivalled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson lifetime achievement award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed Remember When. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit Dirt Cheap. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of a neuromuscular disorder. Another tear-jerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's Me and Bobby McGee. Male artist of the year went to Stapleton, and duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Megan Moroney covered Keith Urban's Stupid Boy and Stapleton did Blue Ain't Your Color before the Australian superstar's reception of the coveted ACM triple crown award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honoured in 2010. The prize is given to artists only if they have won the top three prizes at the ceremony: new artist, male or female artist, and entertainer of the year. Urban has done so after winning top new male vocalist in 2001, male vocalist of the year in 2005 and 2006, and scooping the entertainer of the year accolade in 2019 after being nominated on eight other occasions. with BANG Lainey Wilson has been named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the second year in a row, while Keith Urban polished his superstar status by picking up the event's prestigious triple crown. "I really do have the best fans in the world," she said in her final acceptance speech after also taking home trophies for female artist and album of the year. "I dreamed about entertaining. ... Country music has given me more than I deserve." Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 60th ACM Awards were packed with celebration. First-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous You Look Like You Love Me, was named single and music event of the year. The top of Thursday's ceremony paid an epic visit to the past with a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's Okie from Muskogee, followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' Why Not Me. LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad Blue, and Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track Girl Crush and Dan + Shay delivered their Tequila. It was an exciting way to kick off the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday, broadcast live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. And it was a show highlight, rivalled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson lifetime achievement award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed Remember When. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit Dirt Cheap. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of a neuromuscular disorder. Another tear-jerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's Me and Bobby McGee. Male artist of the year went to Stapleton, and duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Megan Moroney covered Keith Urban's Stupid Boy and Stapleton did Blue Ain't Your Color before the Australian superstar's reception of the coveted ACM triple crown award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honoured in 2010. The prize is given to artists only if they have won the top three prizes at the ceremony: new artist, male or female artist, and entertainer of the year. Urban has done so after winning top new male vocalist in 2001, male vocalist of the year in 2005 and 2006, and scooping the entertainer of the year accolade in 2019 after being nominated on eight other occasions. with BANG Lainey Wilson has been named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the second year in a row, while Keith Urban polished his superstar status by picking up the event's prestigious triple crown. "I really do have the best fans in the world," she said in her final acceptance speech after also taking home trophies for female artist and album of the year. "I dreamed about entertaining. ... Country music has given me more than I deserve." Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 60th ACM Awards were packed with celebration. First-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous You Look Like You Love Me, was named single and music event of the year. The top of Thursday's ceremony paid an epic visit to the past with a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's Okie from Muskogee, followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' Why Not Me. LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad Blue, and Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track Girl Crush and Dan + Shay delivered their Tequila. It was an exciting way to kick off the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday, broadcast live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. And it was a show highlight, rivalled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson lifetime achievement award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed Remember When. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit Dirt Cheap. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of a neuromuscular disorder. Another tear-jerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's Me and Bobby McGee. Male artist of the year went to Stapleton, and duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Megan Moroney covered Keith Urban's Stupid Boy and Stapleton did Blue Ain't Your Color before the Australian superstar's reception of the coveted ACM triple crown award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honoured in 2010. The prize is given to artists only if they have won the top three prizes at the ceremony: new artist, male or female artist, and entertainer of the year. Urban has done so after winning top new male vocalist in 2001, male vocalist of the year in 2005 and 2006, and scooping the entertainer of the year accolade in 2019 after being nominated on eight other occasions. with BANG Lainey Wilson has been named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the second year in a row, while Keith Urban polished his superstar status by picking up the event's prestigious triple crown. "I really do have the best fans in the world," she said in her final acceptance speech after also taking home trophies for female artist and album of the year. "I dreamed about entertaining. ... Country music has given me more than I deserve." Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 60th ACM Awards were packed with celebration. First-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous You Look Like You Love Me, was named single and music event of the year. The top of Thursday's ceremony paid an epic visit to the past with a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's Okie from Muskogee, followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' Why Not Me. LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad Blue, and Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track Girl Crush and Dan + Shay delivered their Tequila. It was an exciting way to kick off the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday, broadcast live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. And it was a show highlight, rivalled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson lifetime achievement award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed Remember When. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit Dirt Cheap. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of a neuromuscular disorder. Another tear-jerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's Me and Bobby McGee. Male artist of the year went to Stapleton, and duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Megan Moroney covered Keith Urban's Stupid Boy and Stapleton did Blue Ain't Your Color before the Australian superstar's reception of the coveted ACM triple crown award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honoured in 2010. The prize is given to artists only if they have won the top three prizes at the ceremony: new artist, male or female artist, and entertainer of the year. Urban has done so after winning top new male vocalist in 2001, male vocalist of the year in 2005 and 2006, and scooping the entertainer of the year accolade in 2019 after being nominated on eight other occasions. with BANG
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 ACM Awards
NEW YORK, N.Y. (WSAV) — It was Lainey Wilson's night once again. The country music performer took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year. 'I really do have the best fans in the world,' she said in her final acceptance speech, admitting to experiencing impostor syndrome. 'I dreamed about entertaining. Country music has given me more than I deserve.' Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 2025 ACM Awards were packed with celebration. Earlier, first-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous 'You Look Like You Love Me,' was named single and music event of the year. Both Langley and Green used their first acceptance speech to shout out classic country — songs with talking in them — that inspired their modern hit. A revisitation of the past might have been a theme Thursday night, evidenced right at the top of the ceremony: a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's 'Okie from Muskogee,' followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' 'Why Not Me.' LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad 'Blue.' Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track 'Girl Crush' and Dan + Shay delivered their 'Tequila.' It was an exciting way to kick off the ACM Awards, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. And it was a show highlight, rivaled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed 'Remember When.' In his acceptance speech, he joked that a fan named a dog after him. Having an award named after him? That isn't half bad, either. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit 'Dirt Cheap.' Performances followed, fast and furious. McEntire, Wilson and Miranda Lambert teamed up for the world premiere of their new single 'Trailblazer,' celebrating women in country music. Eric Church performed his brand-new single 'Hands of Time,' succeeded by the most awarded artist in the history of the award show, Lambert with 'Run.' She was then joined by Langley to duet 'Kerosene' from Lambert's 2005 debut album of the same name. Zach Top stripped things down for 'Use Me.' Blake Shelton channeled the great George Strait for his new single 'Texas,' followed by Wilson with 'Whirlwind.' Kelsea Ballerini performed atop her 'Baggage.' Johnson rocked 'The Fall,' before performing 'Red Dirt Road' with Brooks & Dunn. Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, harmonized on 'It Takes a Woman.' Jelly Roll and Shaboozey joined forces for their collaboration, 'Amen.' 'It's Shaboozey's birthday,' Jelly Roll said. 'We wanna thank y'all and we wanna thank God.' Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts closed the show. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of the neuromuscular disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Another tearjerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's 'Me and Bobby McGee.' Male artist of the year went to Stapleton. Duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Megan Moroney covered Keith Urban's 'Stupid Boy' and Stapleton did 'Blue Ain't Your Color' ahead of the Australian superstar's reception of the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honored in 2010. If anything, the 60th ACM Awards proved the show is at its best when it celebrates new acts and legends in equal measure. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Nahar Net
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Nahar Net
Lainey Wilson rules 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again
by Naharnet Newsdesk 09 May 2025, 14:48 It was her night once again. Lainey Wilson took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year. "I really do have the best fans in the world," she said in her final acceptance speech, admitting to experiencing impostor syndrome. "I dreamed about entertaining. ... Country music has given me more than I deserve." Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 2025 ACM Awards were packed with celebration. Earlier, first-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous "You Look Like You Love Me," was named single and music event of the year. Both Langley and Green used their first acceptance speech to shout out classic country — songs with talking in them — that inspired their modern hit. A revisitation of the past might have been a theme Thursday night, evidenced right at the top of the ceremony: a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's "Okie from Muskogee," followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' "Why Not Me." LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad "Blue." Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track "Girl Crush" and Dan + Shay delivered their "Tequila." It was an exciting way to kick off the ACM Awards, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. And it was a show highlight, rivaled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed "Remember When." In his acceptance speech, he joked that a fan named a dog after him. Having an award named after him? That isn't half bad, either. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit "Dirt Cheap." Performances followed, fast and furious. McEntire, Wilson and Miranda Lambert teamed up for the world premiere of their new single "Trailblazer," celebrating women in country music. Eric Church performed his brand-new single "Hands of Time," succeeded by the most awarded artist in the history of the award show, Lambert with "Run." She was then joined by Langley to duet "Kerosene" from Lambert's 2005 debut album of the same name. Zach Top stripped things down for "Use Me." Blake Shelton channeled the great George Strait for his new single "Texas," followed by Wilson with "Whirlwind." Kelsea Ballerini performed atop her "Baggage." Johnson rocked "The Fall," before performing "Red Dirt Road" with Brooks & Dunn. Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, harmonized on "It Takes a Woman." Jelly Roll and Shaboozey joined forces for their collaboration, "Amen." "It's Shaboozey's birthday," Jelly Roll said. "We wanna thank y'all and we wanna thank God." Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts closed the show. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of the neuromuscular disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Another tearjerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee." Male artist of the year went to Stapleton. Duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Megan Moroney covered Keith Urban's "Stupid Boy" and Stapleton did "Blue Ain't Your Color" ahead of the Australian superstar's reception of the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honored in 2010. If anything, the 60th ACM Awards proved the show is at its best when it celebrates new acts and legends in equal measure. The ACM Awards streamed on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live. No Prime membership was required to view the livestream.
NBC News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored
NEW YORK — It was her night once again. Lainey Wilson took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year. 'I really do have the best fans in the world,' she said in her final acceptance speech, admitting to experiencing impostor syndrome. 'I dreamed about entertaining. ... Country music has given me more than I deserve.' Beyond Wilson's dominance, the 2025 ACM Awards were packed with celebration. Earlier, first-time and leading nominee Ella Langley's duet with Riley Green, the ubiquitous 'You Look Like You Love Me,' was named single and music event of the year. Both Langley and Green used their first acceptance speech to shout out classic country — songs with talking in them — that inspired their modern hit. A revisitation of the past might have been a theme Thursday night, evidenced right at the top of the ceremony: a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard's 'Okie from Muskogee,' followed by Clint Black with Glen Campbell's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' and Wynonna Judd with The Judds' 'Why Not Me.' LeAnn Rimes returned to the ACM Awards stage for her 1997 ballad 'Blue.' Little Big Town tackled their 2014 track 'Girl Crush' and Dan + Shay delivered their 'Tequila.' It was an exciting way to kick off the ACM Awards, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. And it was a show highlight, rivaled only by the introduction of the ACM Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award, the inaugural trophy given to its namesake, Jackson, after he performed 'Remember When.' In his acceptance speech, he joked that a fan named a dog after him. Having an award named after him? That isn't half bad, either. The first trophy of the night, the coveted song of the year, was awarded to Cody Johnson for his radio hit 'Dirt Cheap.' Performances followed, fast and furious. McEntire, Wilson and Miranda Lambert teamed up for the world premiere of their new single 'Trailblazer,' celebrating women in country music. Eric Church performed his brand-new single 'Hands of Time,' succeeded by the most awarded artist in the history of the award show, Lambert with 'Run.' She was then joined by Langley to duet 'Kerosene' from Lambert's 2005 debut album of the same name. Zach Top stripped things down for 'Use Me.' Blake Shelton channeled the great George Strait for his new single 'Texas,' followed by Wilson with 'Whirlwind.' Kelsea Ballerini performed atop her 'Baggage.' Johnson rocked 'The Fall,' before performing 'Red Dirt Road' with Brooks & Dunn. Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, harmonized on 'It Takes a Woman.' Jelly Roll and Shaboozey joined forces for their collaboration, 'Amen.' 'It's Shaboozey's birthday,' Jelly Roll said. 'We wanna thank y'all and we wanna thank God.' Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts closed the show. The Oak Ridge Boys gave the group of the year award to Old Dominion. It was a moving gesture; in 2024 the Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall, a Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor, died from complications of the neuromuscular disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Another tearjerker: McEntire leading the audience in a sing-along of the late Kris Kristofferson's 'Me and Bobby McGee.' Male artist of the year went to Stapleton. Duo of the year was awarded to Brooks & Dunn. Megan Moroney covered Keith Urban's 'Stupid Boy' and Stapleton did 'Blue Ain't Your Color' ahead of the Australian superstar's reception of the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honored in 2010. If anything, the 60th ACM Awards proved the show is at its best when it celebrates new acts and legends in equal measure. The ACM Awards streamed on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live. No Prime membership was required to view the livestream.
