The Academy of Country Music has announced that the 60th ACM Awards will return to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, May 8. The event will stream live globally exclusively on Prime Video.
Reba McEntire to Host
Reba McEntire will host the annual event for the 18th time, making her the most frequent host in ACM history.
As revealed during this year’s ceremony, additional details such as award submissions, voting timelines, nominees, performers, ticket information, and ACM Awards-week events will be confirmed in the coming months.
“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,” says ACM CEO Damon Whiteside.
“Reba McEntire has hosted more ACM Award 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!
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.
We look forward to seeing our industry, artists, and fans celebrate in Frisco, Texas next May for an unforgettable week!”
A Historic Event
The ACM Awards made history as the first major awards show to stream live globally in 2022 and the first to take place at Ford Center in 2023.
Highlights from the 59th ACM Awards
The 59th ACM Awards reached an international audience across 240 countries and territories, featuring performances by Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, and more.
Viewers enjoyed new music from McEntire and genre-blending collaborations from Chris Stapleton with surprise guest Dua Lipa, Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith with Avril Lavigne.
Top Honors and Performances
Lainey Wilson took home three titles, including Entertainer of the Year, making her eligible for the ACM Triple Crown Award.
Chris Stapleton led the night with four awards, while Luke Combs and Jordan Davis each secured two.
Looking Forward
“I’m thrilled to be coming back to host the 60th ACM Awards on Prime Video,” shares McEntire. “It’s going to be an absolute can’t-miss show, and I can’t wait to see everybody back in Texas!”
Stay tuned for more updates on the 60th ACM Awards, celebrating the best in country music with unforgettable performances and memorable moments.
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