FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are taking place Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. This year marks the 60th annual edition of the ceremony and Reba McEntire will once again host.
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Ella Langley arrives at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Ella Langley arrives at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Jelly Roll, left, and Bunnie XO arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Jelly Roll, left, and Bunnie XO arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rex Linn, left, and Reba McEntire arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rex Linn, left, and Reba McEntire arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Kendra Slaubaugh, left, and Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Kendra Slaubaugh, left, and Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Keith Urban, left, and Nicole Kidman arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Keith Urban, left, and Nicole Kidman arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Keith Urban, left, and Nicole Kidman arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Keith Urban, left, and Nicole Kidman arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Ronnie Dunn, left, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Ronnie Dunn, left, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Howie Dorough, from left, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, and Brian Littrell of Backstreet Boys arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Howie Dorough, from left, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, and Brian Littrell of Backstreet Boys arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Chase Stokes, left, and Kelsea Ballerini arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Chase Stokes, left, and Kelsea Ballerini arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Duane Allen, from left, WIlliam Lee Golden, Ben James, and Richard Sterban of The Oak Ridge Boys arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Duane Allen, from left, WIlliam Lee Golden, Ben James, and Richard Sterban of The Oak Ridge Boys arrive at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)