How to Stream the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards for Free Tonight

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are poised to be an exceptional gathering featuring some of the most prominent stars in country music.

This year, hosted by Reba McEntire, marks the 60th anniversary of the ACM Awards, promising unforgettable highlights, including a 12-minute showcase celebrating six decades of ACM’s songs of the year performed by an ensemble of stars.

Ella Langley shines the brightest with eight nominations overall, while Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and others vie for the entertainer of the year award.

Keith Urban will receive the esteemed ACM Triple Crown Award, alongside performances of his chart-topping hits featuring Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne.

For fans unable to attend in Texas, the ceremony will be available for home viewing, albeit not on traditional network television.

Here’s all the essential information about the 2025 ACM Awards, scheduled to air live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 8.

When do the 2025 ACM Awards start?

The 2025 ACM Awards will be broadcast on May 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

How to watch and stream the 2025 ACM Awards

The 2025 ACM Awards will not be available on network television.

You can stream the 2025 ACM Awards live on Prime Video and on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. A Prime membership is not required to watch the event!

Viewers can enjoy the ACM Awards live on mobile devices, tablets, TVs, or smart devices.

A rebroadcast of the awards show will follow the live stream on Prime Video and will be available the next day for free on Amazon Freevee and the Amazon Music app.

Who is performing at the 2025 ACM Awards?

A host of stars are set to light up the stage during the awards ceremony.

Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Reba McEntire, and Wynonna Judd will kick off the event with a heartfelt tribute.

Additionally, fans can expect performances from Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, and Zach Top.

Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne will pay homage to Keith Urban with a special performance highlighting his greatest hits.

Who is nominated for the 2025 ACM Awards?

A variety of country stars are nominated across 15 categories, with Ella Langley leading the charge with eight nominations. Following her are Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen, each with seven nominations, and Lainey Wilson also with seven. Other notable nominees include Chris Stapleton (six), Riley Green (five), and Post Malone (five).

Check out a selection of nominations below — and find the complete list of nominees here.

Entertainer of the year

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Jelly Roll
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson

Female artist of the year

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Ella Langley
• Megan Moroney
• Kacey Musgraves
• Lainey Wilson

Male artist of the year

• Luke Combs
• Cody Johnson
• Jelly Roll
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen