2025 ACM Awards: How to Watch the Star-Studded Ceremony Online and Where to Stream It Live
Country music’s biggest night is almost here! The 60th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards airs live Thursday, May 8, with legendary host Reba McEntire returning to lead the celebration from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
If you’re wondering how to watch the 2025 ACM Awards online or where to watch the live stream, we’ve got all the details you need — including streaming options, free trial info, and how to catch every unforgettable performance.
🎤 What Time and Where Are the 2025 ACM Awards?
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📍 Location: Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas
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🕗 Date & Time: Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT
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📺 Where to Watch: Streaming live exclusively on Prime Video
📺 How to Watch the 2025 ACM Awards Online
The only place to stream the 2025 ACM Awards live is on Prime Video. Here’s how to watch:
🔹 Amazon Prime Video
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✅ Live stream of the full ceremony
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💰 Free 30-day trial available for new users
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🖥️ Watch on smart TVs, mobile devices, laptops, or via the Prime Video app
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🌍 Available globally for Prime subscribers
👉 Watch the ACM Awards on Prime Video
🎶 Who’s Performing at the 2025 ACM Awards?
This year’s ACMs feature a stacked lineup of country superstars and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Performers include:
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Jelly Roll & Shaboozey
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Backstreet Boys & Rascal Flatts
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Brooks & Dunn with Cody Johnson
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Zach Top, Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Alan Jackson
The show opens with a 12-minute mega-performance of iconic “Song of the Year” winners by Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, and Reba McEntire herself.
🎁 Want to Watch for Free?
Not a Prime member? No problem. Here’s how to watch the ACM Awards for free:
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✅ Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial
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🔓 Gain access to Prime Video instantly
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🎬 Stream the entire ACM ceremony live and explore other exclusive content
🧭 Final Thoughts
From emotional ballads to high-energy collaborations, the 2025 ACM Awards promise a night of unforgettable moments. Whether you’re watching for the music, the fashion, or the heartfelt speeches, now you know how to watch and where to watch every second of it — live and on-demand.
Don’t miss country music’s biggest celebration — stream the ACM Awards live on Prime Video this Thursday, May 8.
