The 2025 Academy of Country Music aka ACM Awards lit up the country music world with powerful performances, emotional speeches, and history-making wins. Held at the sparkling Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the event drew a packed house of fans, industry insiders, and stars ready to celebrate the genre’s biggest achievements.
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A Night of Female Powerhouses
Kelsea Ballerini took home the night’s most prestigious honor: Entertainer of the Year. It was a monumental win that reflects her meteoric rise in both commercial success and cultural influence.
“This is beyond anything I ever imagined,” Ballerini said in her acceptance speech. “I’m so grateful to the fans, my team, and everyone who has believed in me from day one. This is our win.”
Lainey Wilson was another standout, sweeping multiple major categories. She won:
- Album of the Year for Bell Bottom Country
- Song of the Year for “Heart Like a Truck”
- New Artist of the Year, solidifying her status as country’s breakout star
“I poured every ounce of myself into this album,” Wilson said onstage. “And to be recognized like this? It just means everything.”
