ACM Awards 2025: All the performances ranked

The ACM Awards 2025 were held on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The ceremony was hosted by the "Queen of Country," Reba McEntire. The American Country Awards also celebrated a huge milestone of 60 years, and it was livestreamed on Amazon Prime Video. The night was filled with special performances from new and seasoned country artists.

According to a press release issued by the American Country Awards regarding its 60th year, it stated:

"the monumental show will celebrate six decades of Country Music and feature unforgettable performances by the genre's most legendary and multi-award-winning stars".

Billboard has ranked all the performances of different country artists from the night. Have a look at the complete list below.

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Every performance at the ACM Awards 2025 ranked

Have a look at this complete list of performances from the ACM Awards 2025. They are ranked by their stage presence, vocals, and overall impact. It also includes all the songs they performed during the event. They are arranged in descending order.

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton performed one of his most romantic songs at the ACM Awards 2025 with his wife and singer-songwriter, Morgane Stapleton. It was no surprise that the pair was a perfect match on stage, blending their vocals beautifully while singing It Takes A Woman.

Alan Jackson

Another legendary performance of the night was from Alan Jackson. He also received the first Alan Jackson lifetime achievement award. His performance included one of his old songs, Remember When. While the lifetime achievement award winner was singing, the music video of Remember When played behind him on a screen. It was a heart-touching moment for everyone present. The video included photos of the singer with his family, including a few pictures from his wedding day.

Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson

The third-ranked performance of the night was all about women's power. McEntire, Lambert, and Wilson debuted their new song Trailblazers at the ACM Awards show. The track is considered to be a tribute to the female artists who paved the way for the three singers.

During an interview with Billboard, Reba McEntire even expressed how she felt when she first heard the song. She shared:

"I remember listening to it in the dressing room. I couldn’t find a flaw in it, not a word. It was that great. I was very emotional when I heard it."

Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, and Brothers Osborne

The three artists sang different Keith Urban songs to commemorate his winning the Triple Crown Award. Megan Moroney sang Stupid Boy, which was followed by Chris Stapleton's rendition of Blue Ain't Your Color. Lastly, Brothers Osborne performed Where the Blacktop Ends.

Songs of the Decades Medley

This performance included six of the most well-known country artists. The group comprises Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town, and Dan + Shay. Like the title of their performance, the six artists highlighted some of the biggest country hits over the last 60 years.

The songs included in this set were Okie From Muskogee, sung by McEntire, and Rhinestone Cowboy, which was performed by Clint Black. It was followed by Why Not Me crooned by Judd, and an acoustic version of Blue by LeAnn Rimes. Additionally, Little Big Town performed one of their biggest hits, Girl Crush, and lastly, Dan + Shay ended the medley with their hit Tequila.

Cody Johnson and Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn and Cody Johnson entertained the crowd with two songs. Their performance started off with Cody Johnson's version of The Fall, and then the trio sang Brooks & Dunn's 2003 fan favorite, Red Dirt Road.

Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley

2025 is a special year for Miranda Lambert. She is celebrating her debut studio album, Kerosene, turning 20 years old. For her performance at the ACM Awards 2025, she sang Run. She also invited Ella Langley on stage to sing Kerosene with her. Langley wore a white shirt with the words "Mama Tried" on it to honor the album and the song.

Zach Top

Bluegrass singer Zachary Dirk Top, or popularly referred to as Zach Top, decided to go with an acoustic take on an all-time favorite at the ACM Awards 2025.

Lainey Wilson

Wilson was nominated for Best Country Album at the 67th Grammy Awards, but she went home with four awards under her belt at the ACM Awards 2025. She won Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and Female Artist of the Year. For her performance, she decided to sing Whirlwind from her winning album.

Ella Langley

The most nominated artist of the night dropped two performances at the ACM Awards 2025. The first was a duo performance with Miranda Lambert, celebrating the former's debut album, Kerosene. For the second performance, she sang Weren't For the Wing.

Eric Church

Church sang Hands of Time from his latest album with a group of impressive backup singers.

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini literally brought baggage to the ACM Awards in 2025. She sang her song Baggage amidst piles of luggage while wearing a sparkly jumpsuit, making her the star of the show.

Jelly Roll and Shaboozey

Jelly Roll and Shaboozey teamed up to perform the latter's song Amen. Before that, Jelly Roll sang his fan-favorite Heart of Stone.

Blake Shelton

One of the contemporary legends of country music, Blake Shelton, also took the stage on May 8. He sang his 2024 single Texas at the American Country Music Awards show. His latest studio album, For Recreational Use Only, was released on May 9, 2025.

Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys

Two of the biggest vocal boy bands, Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys, took the ACM Awards 2025 stage on Friday night to sing a medley of What Hurts the Most, I Dare You, Larger than Life, and Life Is a Highway.

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The ACM Awards 2025 were a celebration of country music’s past, present, and future. Every single performance added a special touch to celebrate the 60th anniversary.