It’s almost time to crank the volume and throw on your best fringe, besties — the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are coming in HOT!
The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions just dropped the first round of can’t-miss performers for this year’s milestone celebration, and we’re already screaming.
Country legends Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and reigning Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson are officially hitting the stage, kicking off what’s bound to be the most iconic ACM Awards yet.
The party goes down Thursday, May 8th at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT, streaming LIVE exclusively on Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas — aka the world HQ of the Dallas Cowboys and the perfect place for a massive country celebration. And guess who’s hosting? REBA. MCENTIRE!
We’re talking 60 years of country greatness packed into one night with jaw-dropping performances, surprise collabs, and some major throwback moments. Here’s what you need to know about the first stars lighting up the ACM stage:
- Blake Shelton – The six-time ACM Award winner (and former host!) is bringing the Lone Star vibes with his chart-climbing hit “Texas.”
- Eric Church – Just days after the drop of his new album Evangeline Vs. The Machine (out May 2), the Chief himself is ready to rock.
- Lainey Wilson – Back-to-back baddie alert! After owning the 2024 show with her Entertainer of the Year win, Lainey is back and bolder than ever.
And don’t worry — this is just the beginning. The ACMs are teasing even more legendary artists and next-gen stars in the coming weeks, so get ready for a lineup that’s going to serve major music moments.
Want to be part of the action IRL? Tickets are on sale now at SeatGeek, so grab your boots, snag a seat, and prepare for an unforgettable night with your fave artists from past, present, and future.
Oh, and a little reminder — nominations drop March 27, so mark those calendars and get ready to see who’s going head-to-head for the night’s biggest honors!
Stay locked in with Celeb Secrets for more performer announcements, red carpet sneak peeks, and all the behind-the-scenes drama leading up to country’s hottest night of the year.
