FRISCO, Texas — Country music is taking over the Dallas Cowboy's practice facility for the third year in a row.
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will take the stage at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The 2023 ACM show was the first awards show to take place at the Ford Center.
"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," said Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside. "We look forward to seeing our industry, artists, and fans celebrate in Frisco, Texas next May for an unforgettable week!”
For country music lovers who can't make the trek to the Lone Star State, the show will be broadcasted live from Texas on Prime Video. This is the third consecutive year the ACM awards will be available for international audiences on Prime Video, Amazon Freevee and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.
The ACM awards' familiar venue will also see a familiar face. Country music legend Reba McEntire will return to host the award show for the 18th time, the most of any artist in ACM history.
“I’m thrilled to be coming back to host the 60th ACM Awards on Prime Video,” said Reba McEntire. “It’s going to be an absolute can’t miss show and I can’t wait to see everybody back in Texas!”
Additional details, including award submissions and voting timeline, nominees, performers, ticket sale details, and additional ACM Awards week events, will be confirmed in the following months.
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