2025 ACM Awards: Nominations, Viewing Details and Notable Contenders

The 2025 ACM Awards are scheduled for May 8 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with Reba McEntire returning as host. Leading the pack is Ella Langley, who arrives with eight nominations, while Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Morgan Wallen each earn seven nods. Supplemental details from recent Associated Press coverage also note exciting developments in the nomination slate.

This premier country music event will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. EDT on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch channel. With the ceremony set to take place on May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas, critics and fans alike are watching closely for both the celebrated and the unexpected in a field that continues to evolve with significant talent and fresh perspectives.