Special Performances and Can’t miss Collaborations Announced For The 60th ACM Awards

The countdown is on for one of the biggest nights in country music! The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is pulling out all the stops for this milestone celebration, promising fans a night of unforgettable performances, epic collaborations, and a dazzling look back at six decades of country music excellence.

Set to air live on Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the star-studded event will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT / 5 p.m. PDT, and will be hosted by none other than country music legend Reba McEntire.

Opening the Show with a 12-Minute ‘Songs of the Decades’ Spectacle
To honor the ACM Awards’ rich history, the evening will kick off with a 12-minute “Songs of the Decades” medley — a musical journey through time featuring ACM Song of the Year winners from each decade. This historic performance will bring together an all-star lineup including:

Clint Black

Dan + Shay

Wynonna Judd

Reba McEntire

LeAnn Rimes

Sugarland

These iconic voices will breathe new life into some of country music’s most beloved hits, offering a powerful and nostalgic start to the show.

Star-Studded Collaborations You Don’t Want to Miss
The ACM Awards are also bringing together some unexpected — and thrilling — collaborations that promise to bring the house down:

Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts – Get ready for a genre-bending blend of pop and country magic.

Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson – A pairing of legendary honky-tonk with modern outlaw country grit.

Jelly Roll and Shaboozey – Expect bold sounds and boundary-breaking vibes as two of the freshest voices in music unite.

These one-of-a-kind pairings reflect the evolving landscape of country music and its undeniable influence across genres.

🎤 A Night 60 Years in the Making
As the ACM Awards mark their 60th anniversary, this special edition will not only celebrate the best of the current year but also honor the legends, trailblazers, and unforgettable songs that shaped country music. With Reba McEntire at the helm and a lineup of once-in-a-lifetime performances, this year’s show promises to be both a tribute to tradition and a showcase of the genre’s exciting future.

Don’t miss a moment of this epic night in country music history — tune in live on May 8, only on Prime Video.