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At the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8, the biggest names in country music gathered to celebrate the genre’s vibrant and evolving scene. Lainey Wilson was the standout star of the night, winning multiple awards including Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year for Whirlwind.
Other notable winners included Chris Stapleton, who took home Male Artist of the Year, and Kelsea Ballerini, who won Female Artist of the Year. The legendary duo Brooks & Dunn were awarded Duo of the Year, while Old Dominion won Group of the Year.
The Red Clay Strays were recognized as the New Duo or Group of the Year, and Ella Langley won New Female Artist of the Year. Zach Top took home New Male Artist of the Year.
In the song categories, You Look Like You Love Me by Ella Langley and Riley Green won Single of the Year and Song of the Year. Cody Johnson’s Dirt Cheap also won Song of the Year, and Lainey Wilson was named Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
The event featured a star-studded lineup of presenters including Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Lionel Richie, and many more, adding to the night’s festive atmosphere celebrating country music’s rich tradition and exciting future.