Lainey Wilson Wins Third Consecutive ACM Female Artist Award in Texas

Lainey Wilson won the Female Artist of the Year award at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards for the third consecutive year, solidifying her growing legacy in country music. The awards ceremony, celebrating 60 years of country music excellence and hosted by Reba McEntire, featured tributes from past Female Artist of the Year winners Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, and Wynonna Judd, who honored the 2025 nominees for their contributions to the genre. Wilson expressed deep gratitude and highlighted the camaraderie among female artists, praising their collective impact on country music. The nominees included Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Kacey Musgraves, the latter also a previous winner. Ella Langley led the night with eight nominations, while other notable nominees included Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, and Post Malone. The ceremony also featured performances from country music legends and honored Alan Jackson with a lifetime achievement award and Keith Urban with the Triple Crown Award. Meanwhile, in Ghana, the Ghana Music Awards anticipates the Artiste of the Year category winner among nominees like Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Black Sherif, with a history of notable past winners including Joe Mettle, the first gospel musician to win the title.