Country Music Set to Shine: First Performers Announced for the 60th ACM Awards

The countdown is officially on for one of country music’s most electrifying nights—the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards! As the milestone celebration approaches, the ACM has just unveiled the first wave of performers, and it’s already shaping up to be an unforgettable evening.

Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson Lead the Pack

With a lineup that boasts country powerhouses Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, fans can expect a night of show-stopping performances and legendary moments. And this is only the beginning—many more superstar artists are yet to be revealed!

The awards will be hosted by none other than the queen of country herself, Reba McEntire, who returns to helm the evening with her signature charm and humor. The event will stream live across more than 240 countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

A Celebration of Six Decades of Country Music

As the ACM Awards turn 60, the night promises to be a spectacular tribute to country music’s rich history and bright future. Expect one-of-a-kind collaborations, once-in-a-lifetime performances, and surprises that will have fans talking for years to come.

Blake Shelton will bring his six-time ACM Award-winning charm to the stage as his latest hit “Texas” continues to dominate the charts. Meanwhile, Eric Church is set to deliver a powerhouse performance fresh off the release of his highly anticipated album, Evangeline Vs. The Machine, which drops May 2. And fresh from her history-making ACM Entertainer of the Year win in 2024, Lainey Wilson will return to deliver yet another unforgettable performance.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Want to experience all the action live? A limited number of tickets are available now on SeatGeek, offering fans a chance to witness country music’s biggest night up close and personal.

Since its debut in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards has remained the longest-running country music awards show, continuously evolving while staying true to its roots. In 2022, it made history as the first major awards show to exclusively livestream in partnership with Prime Video, and it continues to break new ground year after year.

Produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Raj Kapoor as executive producer and showrunner, the 60th ACM Awards will feature a dazzling mix of country’s biggest names and rising stars. Stay tuned—more jaw-dropping performer announcements are just around the corner!

Mark your calendars, grab your cowboy boots, and get ready for a night of unforgettable music and memories. The ACM Awards are back, and this year, they’re bigger than ever!