Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson will take the stage at the milestone 60th ACM Awards this spring, the Academy of Country Music announced on Monday morning (March 24).
Shelton is slated to deliver a rendition of his George Strait-inspired anthem, “Texas.” Church is performing on the heels of his newest album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, which arrives the week before the 60th ACMs will take place. Wilson will perform on the ACM stage one year after winning the highest honor at the 2024 show, Entertainer of the Year, notes the Academy of Country Music. Wilson’s 2024 victory also scored her a rare Triple Crown Award, a coveted honor that she achieved after winning New Female Artist of the Year (2022), Female Artist of the Year (2023) and Entertainer of the Year (2024).
Other legendary performers, nominees and presenters will be announced at a later date, per the Academy’s announcement on Monday.
Sixteen-time ACM winner Reba McEntire is returning to host Country Music’s Party of the Year for her 18th time, more than any other artist. McEntire previously confirmed that the 2025 show will take place again at the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
“Reba McEntire has hosted more ACM Awards 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!” Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside previously said in a statement. “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!”
The 60th ACM Awards will kick off at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 8.