Country stars, grab your boots and bling because “Country Music’s Party of the Year” is headed back to Texas for its biggest bash yet!
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, and yes — it’s coming back to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, the luxe headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
And the best part? Reba McEntire is officially returning to host the milestone show! The legendary entertainer, who’s snagged 16 ACM Awards over her career and hosted more ACMs than anyone else in history, will helm the celebration for an iconic 18th time — because let’s be honest, nobody does it better than Reba.
“I’m thrilled to be coming back to host the 60th ACM Awards on Prime Video,” Reba shared. “It’s going to be an absolute can’t-miss show and I can’t wait to see everybody back in Texas!”
Streaming exclusively on Prime Video, this anniversary show promises to serve up unforgettable performances, superstar collabs, and all the glitz and glam we’ve come to love from the ACMs — all with that signature Texas flair.
“We’re excited to honor and celebrate the legacy of the ACM Awards all year long surrounding the 60th anniversary show returning to Amazon Prime Video next May,” said Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside. “Reba McEntire has hosted more ACM Awards shows than any other artist in history, and after her triumphant return this year for the 59th show, there is clearly no one better suited to helm this milestone show!”
The 2024 show was an absolute moment — from surprise duets (hi, Chris Stapleton x Dua Lipa) to viral streaming boosts (Kane Brown’s take on “Georgia on My Mind” saw a 410% spike in streams overnight!), fans couldn’t stop talking about it. Lainey Wilson snagged Entertainer of the Year and completed her ACM Triple Crown in just three years. And let’s not forget the high-energy set from Reba herself that lit up the night.
“Our landmark 50th anniversary show in 2015 marked our debut in Texas, and we’re thrilled to return again to celebrate another major moment in ACM history,” Whiteside continued. “We look forward to seeing our industry, artists, and fans celebrate in Frisco, Texas next May for an unforgettable week!”
This marks the third year in a row the ACMs will be hosted at the Ford Center — a state-of-the-art stadium that brings the energy of a massive country concert straight to your living room (or phone, or laptop — wherever you’re streaming!).
ICYMI: the ACM Awards made history back in 2022 as the first major awards show to stream live globally, and they’ve been changing the game ever since with explosive lineups, star power, and a fan-first approach that keeps the party going all week long.
As for what’s next? Nominees, performers, ticket details, and even more surprises are coming soon — and trust us, if it’s anything like last year, you’ll want to be front and center for all of it.
Stay tuned to Celeb Secrets for everything you need to know about the 60th ACM Awards — from who’s performing to what your faves are wearing on the red carpet. And mark your calendars, babes — May 8, 2025 is going to be one for the country music history books.
