Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Megan Moroney have been added to the lineup for the 2025 ACM Awards, joining an already star-studded list of performers. The announcement was made by the Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions on Thursday, May 1. The highly-anticipated awards show is scheduled to take place on May 8 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
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Kicking off the show will be a special “Songs of the Decades” performance featuring past songs of the year winners such as Reba McEntire, Sugarland, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, and Clint Black. The lineup for this year also includes exciting collaborations like Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson, as well as Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts.
The addition of Megan Moroney to the performance lineup adds even more excitement to the event. The new lineup comes after the likes of Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Clint Black, Kelsea Ballerini, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, and Wynonna Judd were previously announced. Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson were among the first performers revealed for the show.
The 2025 ACM Awards will be live-streamed via Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The nominations for this year’s awards show were unveiled in March, with Ella Langley leading the pack with eight nominations. Following closely behind are artists like Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson, each with seven nominations.
Chris Stapleton has six nominations, while Riley Green and Post Malone both received five nods. Beyoncé, who released her Grammy-winning album “Cowboy Carter” in March of the previous year, was notably absent from the nominations list. Despite her contributions to the country music genre, she did not secure a nomination for the 2025 ACM Awards.
The ACM Awards have a long history of showcasing top talent in the country music industry, and the 2025 event promises to continue that tradition. With a diverse lineup of performers and exciting collaborations planned, fans can expect a night filled with unforgettable music moments. Stay tuned for more updates and surprises as the event draws nearer.
As fans eagerly anticipate the 2025 ACM Awards, the addition of Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, and Megan Moroney to the performance lineup has only heightened excitement for the show. With a mix of established artists and rising stars set to take the stage, this year’s event is shaping up to be a memorable celebration of country music talent. Be sure to tune in on May 8 to catch all the performances and find out who will take home the coveted awards.