The 2025 ACM Awards are scheduled for Thursday, May 8, broadcasting live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Longtime host Reba McEntire returns to lead the event. The show will stream globally on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, with the broadcast extended to two and a half hours this year.
This marks the third consecutive year the Academy of Country Music Awards are held at The Star venue. Preparing for the large-scale production requires significant effort from crews coordinating logistics behind the scenes. Frisco gears up for the influx of artists and industry members.
Setup is ongoing inside the Omni Hotel and across The Star complex, with preparations intensifying as the event date nears. Stars have begun arriving in the North Texas city. Road closures in the surrounding area have commenced, affecting local traffic flow.
The awards broadcast plans a dynamic opening, featuring 12 uninterrupted minutes of music performances. Information regarding the performers and presenters appearing throughout the show has been released.The event honors achievements in country music across various categories. Key awards presented during the night include Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Female Artist of the Year.
Breakout artist Ella Langley holds the highest number of nominations heading into the show with eight nods. Following close behind are Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson, each receiving seven nominations.
Reba McEntire is hosting the ACM Awards for the 18th time in her career.
McEntire expressed enthusiasm for the location. "To have it in Texas makes it really appealing and very fun," McEntire said. "The cowboys, country music, it all goes hand in hand."
Outside the main venue, the ACM Country Kickoff offers fans free outdoor performances leading up to the awards ceremony.
With setup complete and attendees arriving, Frisco is ready for country music's annual awards program.
