2025 ACM Awards: How to Watch the Ceremony Online

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Hosted by Reba McEntire, the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards is almost here. With a star-studded lineup of performances, including an opening act that will including 12 straight minutes of music, country fans don’t want to miss out on the big night. Streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video, here’s everything you need to know about the 60th ACM Awards ceremony and how to stream it.

When and Where are the 2025 ACM Awards?

Streaming on Prime Video, the 2025 Academy Awards air live this Thursday, May 8, at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas. The ceremony will kick off at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m., CT/5 p.m. PT.

Who’s Performing at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards Performers?

A star-studded lineup of performers have been announced for this year’s ACM Awards. Among those hitting the stage in Frisco this year include a collaborative performances by Jelly Roll & Shaboozey; Backstreet Boys & Rascal Flatts; and Brooks & Dunn with Cody Johnson. Zach Top, Ella Langley, Stapleton, Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Alan Jackson are also set to perform.

Be sure to tune in early to witness a special performance by Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, and McEntire, who will help kick off the 60th ACM Awards with a 12-minute performance packed with 60 years’ worth of ACM Songs of the Year-winning tracks.

How to Watch the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards

Fans can stream the 60th ACM Awards live in Prime Video. Not a Prime member? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up. That’ll give you instant access to shop this Prime Channel deal along with exclusive Prime member-only sales including Prime Big Deal Days offers, early access deals and more Prime exclusive perks.

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