60th Academy of Country Music Awards kicks off with the red carpet

The performers at this year’s ACM Awards include some of country music’s biggest names, who promise to put on a great show.

The powerhouse performers include fan favorites, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church and Alan Jackson, with Shelton expected to sing his latest single, “Texas.”

Also taking the stage is the most nominated artist of the evening, Ella Langley, who is walking into the award show as a winner already, having been announced as the 2025 new female artist of the year.

The winner for new male artist of the year, Zach Top, is also taking the stage at the award show, alongside other nominees, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson, who won entertainer of the year at last year’s show.

Also taking the stage to perform is the night’s host, Reba McEntire
, who will take part in the 12-minute medley called, “Songs of the Decade,” which will feature ACM song of the year winners from the past six decades.

Joining her during the medley will be Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland.

Fox News Digital’s Lori Bashian contributed to this report.