The Academy of Country Music Awards: See the Full List of Nominees

Academy of Country Music Awards marks its 60th anniversary, honoring the finest country music talent from around the globe. The nominees range from wel-known figures in the genre to rising stars who have earned their place through years of dedication.

This year, the esteemed Reba McEntire, who has won a total of 16 Academy of Country Music Awards will take on the role of presenter for the event.

In a pre-show announcement, some winners have already been revealed. On Thursday, traditional country artist Zach Top received the New Male Artist of the Year award backstage before his performance in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Additionally, the ACMs recognized the Red Clay Strays as the New Duo or Group of the Year. The Alabama-based band continues to make waves with their Dave Cobb-produced album Made by These Moments, following the success of their viral hit Wondering Why.

See the full list of 2025 ACM nominees:

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

Duo of the Year

• Brooks & Dunn
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Muscadine Bloodline
• The War And Treaty

Group of the Year

• Flatland Cavalry
• Little Big Town
• Old Dominion
• Rascal Flatts
• Red Clay Strays

New Female Artist of the Year

• Kassi Ashton
• Ashley Cooke
• Dasha
• Ella Langley
• Jessie Murph

New Male Artist of the Year

• Gavin Adcock
• Shaboozey
• Zach Top
• Tucker Wetmore
• Bailey Zimmerman

New Duo or Group of the Year

• Restless Road
• Red Clay Strays
• Treaty Oak Revival