2025 ACM Awards: Every Glamorous Fashion Moment From The Red Carpet
By Kelly Fisher
May 8, 2025
Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, Ella Langley, Riley Green and tons of other country stars arrived at the milestone 60th ACM Awards to celebrate six decades of country music on Thursday (May 8).
Celebrities walked the red carpet in stunning wardrobe pieces as they arrived at the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Sixteen-time ACM winner McEntire returned to host the ACM Awards for her 18th time, more than any other artist. She ’s teaming up with several others to kick off the show with a “Songs of the Decades” tribute, honoring 60 years of the genre.
Other performers — including some star-studded collaborations throughout the evening — include 2024 Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, and Zach Top.
Keith Urban became the first artist to receive the coveted Triple Crown Award during the ACMs in 15 years. He earned the rare honor by winning Top New Male Vocalist, Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year throughout his career Carrie Underwood was the last artist to receive her award on the ACM Awards stage in 2010.
Presenters include Black, Sugarland, Judd, Shelton, Carly Pearce, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Jordan Davis, Lee Ann Womack, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Rita Wilson, Sara Evans and The Oak Ridge Boys, plus NASCAR driver Chase Elliott and podcast hosts Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton. iHeartRadio’s Bobby Bones will interview artists throughout the 60th ACM Awards.
Check back with iHeartRadio for recaps of performances and other can’t-miss moments throughout the evening, plus a live-updated list of winners and more. Keep scrolling to see the 60th ACM Awards red carpet fashion moments.