Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson Reunite for Nostalgic “Red Dirt Road” Performance at the 60th ACM Awards The 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas, delivered a powerful mix of legacy and new energy — and one of the most crowd-pleasing moments of the night came when Brooks & Dunn took the stage with Cody Johnson to perform the classic hit “Red Dirt Road.” A Throwback with Fresh Fire Performing at The Star in Frisco, the legendary duo and the Leather hitmaker transported fans straight back to the early 2000s with a rendition of “Red Dirt Road” that felt…
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Zach Top Brings Classic Country Back to Center Stage with “Use Me” at the 2025 ACM Awards At the 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas, country music’s brightest stars came together for a night of history, heart, and unforgettable performances. But one of the evening’s most refreshing and raw moments came courtesy of Zach Top, the 2025 ACM New Male Artist of the Year. From Rising Star to Award Winner Just ahead of the ceremony, Brooks & Dunn surprised Zach with the news of his win while he was on the road in Wilmington, North Carolina. The moment was…
Miranda Lambert Returns to the ACM Stage With Emotional “Run” & Fiery “Kerosene” Duet With Ella Langley At the 60th Annual ACM Awards on May 8, Miranda Lambert, the most decorated artist in ACM history, reminded the world why she’s country music royalty. Though she wasn’t nominated this year, the show wouldn’t have been complete without her — and she delivered not one, but two unforgettable performances. A Decade in the Making: Lambert Debuts “Run” Live Taking the stage solo, Lambert performed her deeply personal single “Run” for the very first time. Released in February 2025, the song marks the…
Jelly Roll and Shaboozey Deliver a Soul-Stirring Performance of “Amen” at the 60th ACM Awards On May 8, 2025, country’s past, present, and future collided at the 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas — and one of the night’s most powerful and unexpected moments came courtesy of Jelly Roll and Shaboozey. A Spiritual Showstopper After opening his set with “Heart of Stone” from his Beautifully Broken album, Jelly Roll transitioned into a surprise moment that had the entire arena rising to their feet: a live duet of “Amen”, his spiritual collaboration with rising star Shaboozey. Shaboozey, dressed in all…
Miranda Lambert Returns to the ACM Stage with a Raw, Emotional Performance of “Run” and a Fiery Duet of “Kerosene” with Ella Langley Nobody owns the ACM Awards stage quite like Miranda Lambert — and at the 60th annual ceremony, the most-awarded artist in ACM history proved exactly why she remains a cornerstone of the genre. With 38 ACM wins and 75 nominations to her name, Lambert’s legacy is unmatched. Even without a nomination this year, her presence at the milestone celebration was not only welcomed — it was essential. Miranda Performs “Run” for the First Time on Live TV…
Alan Jackson Delivers Emotional “Remember When” Performance at the 60th ACM Awards May 8, 2025 — Frisco, TX – Country music legend Alan Jackson returned to the ACM Awards stage in a deeply moving moment that became one of the most talked-about performances of the night. Introduced by host Reba McEntire, Jackson performed his timeless ballad “Remember When” to a packed Ford Center, reminding fans and fellow artists why he remains one of the most beloved figures in the genre. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reba (@reba) A Song That Still Resonates Originally released in 2003…
What Is the ACM’s Triple Crown Award? The Academy of Country Music (ACM)’s Triple Crown Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the genre — a rare distinction that celebrates an artist’s sustained excellence across every major tier of their career. How Do You Win the Triple Crown? To earn the Triple Crown, an artist must win all three of the following ACM Awards in their respective categories: New Artist of the Year (New Male, New Female, or New Duo/Group) Artist of the Year (Male, Female, Duo, or Group) Entertainer of the Year It’s not just about chart-topping…
Lainey Wilson Wins Album of the Year at the 60th ACM Awards for Whirlwind The 60th Annual ACM Awards, held on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, proved to be another landmark night for Lainey Wilson, who took home one of the night’s most coveted honors: Album of the Year for her standout project Whirlwind. A Celebrated Victory for Whirlwind Up against a stacked category that included projects by Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Post Malone, and Zach Top, Wilson’s Whirlwind emerged as the winner — and few were surprised. Produced by Jay Joyce and released under…
Chris Stapleton and Wife Morgane Deliver Intimate Duet of “It Takes A Woman” at 60th ACM Awards At the 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Chris Stapleton once again reminded fans why he’s one of the most revered voices in country music — but this time, it wasn’t just his vocals that stole the show. Taking the stage with his wife and longtime collaborator Morgane Stapleton, the couple delivered a soulful, stripped-back performance of Chris’s 2023 release, “It Takes A Woman.” A Moment of Intimacy Amid the Glitz While the ACM stage has seen its share of high-octane moments,…
Ella Langley and Riley Green Win ACM Single of the Year for “You Look Like You Love Me” at the 60th Annual ACM Awards May 8, 2025 – It was a night of milestones and magic at the 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. With Reba McEntire at the helm as host and a jaw-dropping lineup of performances, the evening celebrated not just country music’s past — but its future. And nowhere was that more evident than in the win for Single of the Year. View this post on Instagram A…