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Morgan Wallen and Tom Brady pose together on a golf course, smiling with clubs in hand, in a playful, digitally created image meant for humorous effect—not an actual photo.

Morgan Wallen Ditches the ACM Awards to Golf With Tom Brady Instead

Morgan Wallen skips the 2025 ACM Awards despite seven nominations, choosing to golf with Tom Brady instead, as he gears up for a new album and stadium tour.

Alan Jackson performs an emotional rendition of "Remember When" at the 2025 ACM Awards, wearing a black embroidered western shirt and white cowboy hat as he strums his guitar and moves the audience to tears.

Alan Jackson Leaves the ACM Crowd in Tears With “Remember When”

Alan Jackson performs "Remember When" at the 2025 ACM Awards before accepting the renamed Lifetime Achievement Award, leaving the crowd emotional and on their feet.

Lainey Wilson holds up her Entertainer of the Year trophy at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas, wearing a brown western hat and turquoise jewelry as she delivers a heartfelt acceptance speech.

Lainey Wilson Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco

Lainey Wilson wins Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row at the 2025 ACM Awards with a heartfelt speech and a nod to her journey from living room dreams to center stage.

Lainey Wilson holds her ACM trophy with emotion while delivering her acceptance speech for Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, dressed in her signature black cowboy hat and turquoise jewelry.

Lainey Wilson Wins Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards for Whirlwind

Lainey Wilson won Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards for Whirlwind. In a heartfelt acceptance speech, she thanked her band, producer Jay Joyce, and fans.

Lainey Wilson raises her ACM trophy high in celebration after winning Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, wearing her signature black wide-brim hat and turquoise jewelry.

Lainey Wilson Wins Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Lainey Wilson wins Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco with a powerful speech and back-to-back victories that mark a defining moment.

Ella Langley and Riley Green stand onstage at the 2025 ACM Awards accepting the Single of the Year trophy for “You Look Like You Love Me,” flanked by their team and lit by golden stage lights.

Ella Langley and Riley Green Win ACM Single of the Year with a Song That Doesn’t Play by the Rules

Ella Langley and Riley Green win ACM Single of the Year for "You Look Like You Love Me," proving that country's boldest moments still come from breaking the rules.

Chris Stapleton accepts the Male Artist of the Year award at the 2025 ACM Awards, holding the trophy and speaking into the mic with emotion during a heartfelt tribute.

Chris Stapleton Wins Male Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Chris Stapleton wins Male Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, dedicates the award to late friend Ben Vaughn in a heartfelt speech.

Old Dominion frontman Matthew Ramsey delivers a speech at the 2025 ACM Awards after winning Group of the Year for the eighth consecutive time, flanked by The Oak Ridge Boys.

Old Dominion Wins Group of the Year at 2025 ACM Awards, Makes History with Eighth Straight Win

Old Dominion wins Group of the Year for the eighth straight time at the 2025 ACM Awards, extending their record and honoring Rascal Flatts in a heartfelt speech.

Cody Johnson smiles on the ACM Awards 60th anniversary red carpet after winning Song of the Year for "Dirt Cheap."

Cody Johnson’s “Dirt Cheap” Wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Cody Johnson's "Dirt Cheap" wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, with emotional remarks from songwriter Josh Phillips marking a standout moment of the night.

Beyoncé stands at the microphone in a strapless gown and gloves, appearing emotional during an award show—symbolic of the attention she brought to country music with Cowboy Carter, despite being shut out of the 2025 ACM Awards.

There Are No Beyoncé Nods at the 2025 ACM Awards and That’s No Mistake

Beyoncé's exclusion from the 2025 ACM Awards wasn't an oversight. The industry made a clear choice about who really belongs in country music.

Alan Jackson plays guitar in a sleeveless denim shirt and cowboy hat, embodying his classic country style—the same unapologetic spirit he later showed during his silent protest at the ACM Awards.

Remember When Alan Jackson Protested the ACMs Without Saying a Word?

Alan Jackson once protested the ACM Awards with a silent move so bold that it's still legendary. There was no speech, no drama—just a drummer without sticks and a statement for real country.

Chris Stapleton stands beside George Strait at the ACM Honors, as Strait holds his trophy—symbolizing the very legacy Stapleton is now one award away from surpassing at the 2025 ACMs.

George Strait’s ACM Crown Is on the Line and Chris Stapleton Is Coming for It

Chris Stapleton is chasing history at the 2025 ACM Awards. With six nominations, he could surpass George Strait as the most awarded male solo artist in ACM history.

Zach Top smiles while proudly holding his ACM New Male Artist of the Year trophy, dressed in a red-striped western shirt and black cowboy hat.

Zach Top Wins ACM New Male Artist of the Year and Country Might Just Be Back on Track

Zach Top wins ACM New Male Artist of the Year ahead of the ceremony, proving that country music with steel guitars and real stories still has a place on the main stage.

ACM CEO says Beyoncé is welcome to perform anytime, despite her Cowboy Carter album receiving no 2025 nominations from the Academy.

ACM CEO Says Beyoncé’s Not Nominated but Welcome to Perform Anytime

ACM CEO Damon Whiteside says Beyoncé is "welcome anytime," but her Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter was still excluded from the 2025 nominations.

Beyoncé wins a country Grammy but gets zero ACM nominations, as the genre holds firm on authenticity and roots over celebrity crossover.

2025 ACM Awards Just Dropped the Nominees and Beyoncé’s Nowhere to Be Found

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter won country Grammys but was shut out of the 2025 CMA Awards. The genre didn't snub her—it stood its ground.

2025 ACM Awards nominees revealed with Ella Langley leading with 8 nods, followed by Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen—plus big surprises in top categories.

2025 ACM Awards Nominees Revealed with Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen Leading the Charge

The 2025 ACM Awards nominees are in, with Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen leading. Full list, surprises, and standout categories.

How the CMA, CMT, and ACM Awards Differ in Country Music's Biggest Celebrations

How the CMA, CMT, and ACM Awards Differ in Country Music’s Biggest Celebrations

What's the difference between the CMA, CMT, and ACM Awards? They all celebrate country music, but they're not the same. Here's a quick look at what sets them apart.

Randy Travis Surprises Kane Brown at 2023 ACM Honors

Kane Brown Accepts Award From Randy Travis at 2023 ACM Honors

Country legend Randy Travis, alongside his wife Mary, presented the ACM International Award to Kane Brown in a touching moment at the 2023 ACM Honors.

Lady A Tribute Clint Black at 2023 ACM Honors

Lady A Paid Tribute To Poet’s Award Recipient, Clint Black, at 2023 ACM Honors

On the night of September 18, 2023, country music group Lady A took center stage at the 2023 ACM Honors to pay tribute to singer-songwriter Clint Black.

First ACM Entertainer of the Year

The First ACM Entertainer Of The Year And Some Of Its Most Notable Winners

In 1972, the Academy of Country Music hailed the first-ever Entertainer of the Year – and it was none other than Merle Haggard, one of the most prominent country singers.

2019 ACM Honors Ceremony: The Rundown

The Academy of Country Music yearly celebrates in honor of the contributions of all of the country artists in Nashville. This year, the ACM Honors will once again return to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee for its 10th consecutive year.

ACM’s Exciting 7th Annual Party for A Cause Features Star-Studded Lineup

The ACM has announced more stars to grace the 7th annual Party for a Cause which will take place at select venues in Las Vegas from the 5th to the 7th of April.