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The Country Music Association Awards has been a fixture in country music since its first show, which was untelevised, in 1967. The awards show has almost exclusively taken place in Nashville, aside from 2005’s show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Many musicians have etched their names into the history of the genre […]

  The 2025 ACM Awards are shaping up to be a huge night for women in country music. From rising stars to seasoned chart-toppers, these talented artists are making waves—and collecting nominations while they’re at it. Here’s a look at the standout female nominees this year and the honors they’re up for.

The ACM Awards‘ “Album of the Year” award has been given out every year since 1968, recognizing the attributed artist for their record. The 21st Century has seen Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton dominate the category, with a combined eight wins. Lambert leads all artists with five wins, and all female artists with seven nominations. […]