The 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards took place on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the show streamed live worldwide on Prime Video. Rising star Ella Langley led with seven nominations and won five awards, while Lainey Wilson earned four wins, including Entertainer of the Year. Country legend Alan Jackson received the inaugural Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award