Introduction
FRISCO, TX – The 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards is set to be an unforgettable night, with recent ACM New Male Artist of the Year Zack Top and ACM New Female Artist of the Year Ella Langley now confirmed to perform. They join an already impressive roster of performers, including country music stalwarts Chris Stapleton, LeAnn Rimes, and Miranda Lambert.
The highly anticipated event, hosted by the unparalleled Reba McEntire for her 18th time, will broadcast live worldwide on Thursday, May 8th, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Fans can catch all the action from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, via Prime Video and the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch.
Ella Langley, who leads this year’s ACM Awards nominations with eight nods, celebrated her New Female Artist of the Year honor on Friday, April 25th, during Rock the Country in Knoxville, Tennessee. The exciting news was delivered to her by none other than Miranda Lambert, the most awarded artist in ACM history.
Zack Top received his ACM New Male Artist of the Year award on Thursday, April 24th, just before hitting the stage for a sold-out show in Wilmington, North Carolina. The announcement was made by the iconic duo Brooks & Dunn, the most successful duo in ACM history. Top is also a contender for ACM Album of the Year for his acclaimed album, Cold Beer and Country Music.
With a mix of fresh talent and seasoned superstars, the 60th ACM Awards promises to be a spectacular celebration of country music’s rich legacy and exciting future.