Reba McEntire Hosts 18th ACM Awards in Texas

The 60th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards took place on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with Reba McEntire hosting for the 18th time, a record for the most times hosting the event. McEntire, a 16-time ACM Award winner, has been a longstanding face of the show since her first hosting in 1986, and she is on track to break Bob Hope's record for the most frequent host in major entertainment awards history. This year's top nominees included Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Riley Green, and Post Malone, with Wilson nominated again for Female Artist of the Year, a category also featuring Kelsey Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves, Megan Moroney, and newcomer Langley. Performers ranged from country legends like Alan Jackson and Wynonna Judd to contemporary stars such as Kelsea Ballerini and Jelly Roll, while Keith Urban received the ACM Triple Crown Award. The show also featured memorable moments like Jessie Murph bringing a miniature pig as her red carpet date, highlighting the event's mix of tradition and fresh surprises.