The Complete List of 2025 ACM Award Winners

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards lit up the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, ready to deliver an epic show celebrating the genre. As legends and newcomers gathered, icon Reba McEntire lit up the stage and screen through the night, proving how much of a powerhouse she is. It streamed live on Prime Video, delivering powerhouse performances, emotional and inspiring speeches, and plenty of surprises.

Leading the way this year was breakout star Ella Langley, who dominated with a total of eight nominations and didn’t leave empty-handed, already winning the award for New Female Artist of the Year ahead of the ceremony. Her electric rise in the industry over the past year earned her trophies in several categories, cementing her as one of country music’s fastest-rising talents, and for good reason. Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson, each with seven nominations, also had strong hopes, showcasing the blend of traditional and contemporary sounds shaping the genre.

Old Dominion was a standout this evening after winning Group of the Year, with Zach Top winning New Male Artist of the Year. Cody Johnson went on to win Song of the Year, which was awarded to the songwriters, publishers, and artists for his record “Dirt Cheap.” Wilson, on the other hand, made several headlines after winning big awards such as Entertainer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year.

Newcomers weren’t the only ones in the spotlight throughout the night. The long-awaited ceremony paid tribute to the genre’s rich legacy with appearances from icons like Clint Black, Crystal Gayle, Martina McBride, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Wynonna Judd. Presenters from across music and entertainment, including Lionel Richie, Chase Elliott, and Rita Wilson, brought a mix of glamor and grit to the stage.

The 2025 ACM Awards proved once again that country music isn’t just thriving; it’s evolving, honoring its past while blazing a bold path forward.

Complete List of 2025 ACM Awards Winners Below (Updated Live)

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Jelly Roll
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson – WINNER

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Ella Langley
• Megan Moroney
• Kacey Musgraves
• Lainey Wilson – Winner

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Jelly Roll
• Chris Stapleton – WINNER
• Morgan Wallen

DUO OF THE YEAR

• Brooks & Dunn – WINNER
• Brothers Osborne 
• Dan + Shay 
• Muscadine Bloodline
• The War and Treaty

GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Flatland Cavalry
• Little Big Town 
• Old Dominion — WINNER
• Rascal Flatts
• The Red Clay Strays

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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• Kassi Ashton
• Ashley Cooke
• Dasha
• Ella Langley — WINNER
• Jessie Murph

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Gavin Adcock
• Shaboozey
• Zach Top — WINNER
• Tucker Wetmore
• Bailey Zimmerman

NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Restless Road
• The Red Clay Strays — WINNER
• Treaty Oak Revival

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine) – Megan Moroney (Producer: Kristian Bush; Record Company-Label: Columbia Records / Sony Music Nashville) – WINNER
• Beautifully Broken – Jelly Roll (Producers: BazeXX, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Devin Dawson, Charlie Handsome, Ben Johnson, mgk, The Monsters & Strangerz, Austin Nivarel, SlimXX, Ryan Tedder, Isaiah Tejada, Alysa Vanderheym; Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Republic Records)
• Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top (Producer: Carson Chamberlain; Record Company-Label: Leo33)
• F-1 Trillion – Post Malone (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Record Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records)
• Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce; Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville) – WINNER

SINGLE OF THE YEAR 

• “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey (Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry; Record Company-Label: American Dogwood / EMPIRE)
• “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson (Producer: Trent Willmon; Record Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville)
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Record Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records)
•  “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton (Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Record Company-Label: Mercury Nashville)
• “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green (Producer: Will Bundy; Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records) – WINNER

SONG OF THE YEAR 

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• “4x4xU “- Lainey Wilson (Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson; Publishers: Louisiana Lady; One Tooth Productions; Reservoir 416; Songs of One Riot Music; Sony/ATV Accent)
• “The Architect” – Kacey Musgraves (Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne; Publishers: Songs for Indy and Owl; Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing)
• “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson (Songwriter: Josh Phillips; Publishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing; Write or Die Music; Write the Lightning Publishing) — WINNER
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen (Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters, Ryan Vojtesak; Publishers: Bell Ear Publishing; Master of my Domain Music; Poppy’s Picks; Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing; Universal Music Corporation)
• “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green (Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere; Publishers: Back 40 Publishing International; Langley Publishing; One Tooth Productions; Sony/ATV Tree; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp)

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR 

• “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan (Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Alysa Vanderheym; Record Company-Label: Black River Entertainment)
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen (Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Record Company-Label: Mercury Records / Republic Records)
• “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood (Producer: Trent Willmon; Record Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville)
• “we don’t fight anymore” – Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton (Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce; Record Company-Label: Big Machine Records)
• “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green (Producer: Will Bundy; Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records) – WINNER

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR 

• “4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jennifer Ansell; Director: Dano Cerny)
• “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson (Producer: Dustin Haney; Director: Dustin Haney)
• “I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood (Producers: Christen Pinkston, Wesley Stebbins-Perry; Director: Dustin Haney)
• “Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton (Producers: Wes Edwards, Angie Lorenz, Jamie Stratakis; Director: Running Bear [Stephen Kinigopoulos, Alexa Stone])
• “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley, Riley Green (Producer: Whale Tale Music; Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney) — WINNER

ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Luke Combs
• ERNEST
• HARDY
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson – WINNER

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Jessi Alexander
• Jessie Jo Dillon — WINNER
• Ashley Gorley
• Chase McGill
• Josh Osborne