First Round of Performers Announced for the 2025 ACM Awards—Big Names, Big Moments Await! The 2025 ACM Awards are shaping up to be an unforgettable night as the first wave of performers has just been revealed! Country music’s biggest stars will take the stage for electrifying performances, emotional ballads, and unexpected collaborations.

16-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will return to host the show for the 19th time. The “Fancy” singer first hosted the ceremony in 1986 and has now hosted more than any other artist in the show’s history.

Reba McEntire speaks onstage at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards from Ford Center at The Star on May 16, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (credit: Academy of Country Music)

The event will feature “unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent.”

The ACM Awards will stream live for a global audience on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT.

Fans interested in attending the show in person can check out a limited number of tickets available on SeatGeek.

Performers Announced For The Upcoming ACM Awards

On Monday, March 24th, the Academy of Country Music announced the first group of country artists set to perform at this year’s celebration. Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, and Eric Church will all take the ACM stage for the milestone show.

All three of these artists have an extensive ACM Awards history, having taken home twelve, six, and seven awards, respectively.

According to a press release, additional “unforgettable” performances are promised to be revealed in the coming weeks. Additionally, nominees for all award categories will be announced on Thursday, March 27th.

About The Academy Of Country Music

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is now the longest-running Country Music awards show in history. In 2022, the ACM Awards challenged the status quo by becoming the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream in collaboration with Prime Video.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the ACM is a leading association in the genre. With more than 5,000 members worldwide, the Academy advocates for fans, artists, and all facets of the country music business.

The ACM is a proud supporter of philanthropic work and has created the charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, which is “dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives.”

Learn more about the Academy of Country Music and the ACM Awards here.