Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson triumph at ACM Awards 2025!

Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson triumph at ACM Awards 2025!

On May 9, 2025, the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) took place in the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas. This 60th edition of the legendary event was a highlight of the country and pop genre. Radio Euskirchen reports that Ella Langley, 26, cleared most trophies that night. She was nominated in eight categories and was able to prevail in five of them. One of her most remarkable awards is the title “New Artist of the Year”.

Another highlight of the evening was the victory of Langley in the category “Single of the Year” for her hit “You Look Like You Love Me” in collaboration with Riley Green. These successes mark an important turning point in their career and are clear proof of their growing reputation in the country scene.

The winners of the evening

Lainey Wilson was also an outstanding winner of the night and accepted the prestigious price as the “entertainer of the year”. She now received this award for the second time in a row and prevailed against prominent artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. Country Town emphasizes that Wilson also in the categories "artist of the year", », "Best album" for "Whirlwind" and "Songwriter of the Year" won.

The ACM Awards also brought honors for other talents. Chris Stapleton was recognized as the “Artist of the Year”, while Cody Johnson went home with the trophy for the best song for “Dirt Cheap”. Brooks & Dunn received the honor as the "Duo of the Year", and Old Dominion was voted "Group of the Year".

an unforgettable evening

The event, which was moderated by the 16-fold ACM Award winner Reba Mcentire, also offered the audience an impressive show with appearances by stars from the country and pop scene. Among other things, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban and the Backstreet Boys were on the stage. The duette between Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley, Jelly Roll and Shaboozey as well as Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson provided special musical moments.

Overall, the awarded awards reflect the diversity and talents of country music, which constantly develops. Alan Jackson was honored with the Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, and Keith Urban was recognized as Triple Crown Winner after he was celebrated with a special performance of his hits.

The Academy of Country Music Awards remain a fixed part of the music competition and testify to the passion for country music that is widespread in the scene. The celebrated winners and the outstanding performances of the evening confirm the liveliness of this genre.