US EditionLainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again
- Lainey Wilson won entertainer of the year and multiple other top awards at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards held on May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas.
- The event featured strong competition, with Ella Langley leading eight nominations including female artist of the year, while Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen had seven each.
- Highlights featured the debut presentation of a lifetime achievement honor named after Alan Jackson, who received the inaugural award following his performance of "Remember When," a 14-minute medley celebrating six decades of country music by legendary artists, and the premiere of "Trailblazer," a collaborative song by McEntire, Wilson, and Lambert that pays tribute to women in country music.
- Cody Johnson won song of the year for 'Dirt Cheap,' Chris Stapleton earned male artist of the year, Brooks & Dunn received duo of the year, and the awards streamed freely via Prime Video and Twitch.
- Wilson thanked her fans during her closing remarks, revealing she has struggled with imposter syndrome, while the event highlighted the genre’s tradition of recognizing both emerging artists and longtime icons.
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Lainey Wilson battles 'imposter syndrome' as she takes home ACM entertainer again
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Lainey Wilson took home the top honor at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday. The “Whirlwind” singer-songwriter picked up four ACM wins overall and was named entertainer of the year again. In her acceptance speech, the 32-year-old admitted to feeling “imposter syndrome” but also shared a new perspective on it. “I’m sure everybody deals with a little bit of imposter syndrome but I won’t lie to you. I…
Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, Alan Jackson honored
NEW YORK (AP) — Lainey Wilson has taken home the top prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year. The 60th annual edition of the ACM Awards also saw Alan Jackson honored with an inaugural lifetime achievement award. Reba McEntire once again hosted. There were a few duets, in…
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