Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
UPI News
Academy of Country Music Awards sets date for 2025 ceremony
By Annie Martin,
10 hours ago
July 16 (UPI) -- The Academy of Country Music Awards will return in May 2025.
Reba McEntire will host the 60th annual ACM Awards in May 2025. Photo courtesy of Prime Video
Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and Dick Clark Productions announced in a press release Tuesday that the 60th annual ACM Awards will take place May 8, 2025, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The show will stream on Prime Video.
Country music star and 16-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will host the ceremony for the 18th time. Additional details, including nominees and performers, will be confirmed in the coming months.
"I'm thrilled to be coming back to host the 60th ACM Awards on Prime Video," McEntire said. "It's going to be an absolute can't miss show and I can't wait to see everybody back in Texas!"
Reba McEntire sings the national anthem at Super Bowl LVIII in February. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Reba McEntire speaks at the Super Bowl LVIII pregame + Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII halftime show press conference in February. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Our 60th Anniversary celebration is gonna be our BIGGEST PARTY YET
Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, from left to right, perform at the CMA Awards in 2022. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
2025 will mark the milestone 60th anniversary of the ACM Awards, which celebrate country music's biggest stars and emerging talent.
"We're so excited to honor and celebrate the legacy of the ACM Awards all year long surrounding the 60th anniversary show returning to Amazon Prime Video next May," said ACM CEO Damon Whiteside. "Reba McEntire has hosted more ACM Awards shows than any other artist in history, and after her triumphant return this year for the 59th show, there is clearly no one better suited to helm this milestone show!"
Reba McEntire attends the CMA Awards in 2022. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
"Our landmark 50th anniversary show in 2015 marked our debut in Texas, and we're thrilled to return again to celebrate another major moment in ACM history. We look forward to seeing our industry, artists, and fans celebrate in Frisco, Texas, next may for an unforgettable week!"
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
Most Popular
Comments / 0