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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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’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.
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.
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.
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 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’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.
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, 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
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.
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 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.
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.