Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson Headline First Round of Performers for the Milestone 60th Academy of Country Music Awards

Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Eric Church to Perform on ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) have just announced the first wave of star-studded performers for the highly anticipated 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and it’s already shaping up to be an unforgettable night for country music fans!

This milestone show will honor the legacy of the ACM Awards and celebrate six decades of country music and its influential talent.

Blake Shelton, a six-time ACM Award winner and former host, will perform as his hit single “Texas” climbs the charts, bringing his iconic presence and timeless country hits to the stage. Seven-time ACM Award winner Eric Church will perform following the release of his highly anticipated album Evangeline Vs. The Machine on May 2, 2025, bringing his bold, genre-defying style to the stage. Lainey Wilson, the reigning Entertainer of the Year and a 12-time ACM Award recipient, will return to the ACM Awards stage with her powerhouse vocals and unique style.

Hosted by the legendary 16-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will be a night full of powerful performances, heartfelt moments, and plenty of surprises.

The event will be streamed live exclusively to a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video, as well as on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, making it accessible to fans around the world. Whether you’re watching from home or lucky enough to be there in person, the 60th ACM Awards will be a night you won’t want to miss!

The ceremony will take place 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, which is also the home of the Dallas Cowboys. It’s shaping up to be an epic celebration of country music, and tickets are now available on SeatGeek for those who want to experience it live. Get ready for a night full of country music magic, and make sure to mark your calendars—this is going to be a show for the ages!