Overview
- The ceremony, hosted by Reba McEntire for the 18th time, is streaming live from Frisco, Texas, on Prime Video and Twitch without a paywall.
- A 12-minute opening medley highlights six decades of ACM Song of the Year winners, featuring Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Wynonna Judd, and McEntire.
- Keith Urban is honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award, with Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne performing a tribute to his career.
- Top nominee Ella Langley, with eight nods, has already secured wins for New Female Artist and Visual Media of the Year for her duet with Riley Green.
- Collaborative performances include Jelly Roll & Shaboozey, Backstreet Boys & Rascal Flatts, and Brooks & Dunn with Cody Johnson, alongside solo acts like Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, and Zach Top.