Early ACM Winners Hint at Exciting Awards Night

By: Brian Zwerner

May 3, 2025

Nashville is buzzing following a couple of early announcements from the Academy of Country Music! While the big show is set for May 8th, a few artists are already polishing their new trophies.

Taking home the award for ACM Visual Media of the Year are Ella Langley and Riley Green for their compelling video of "you look like you love me." This win adds another feather to Ella's cap, who was already a celebrated early winner, having been named the ACM New Female Artist of the Year. Talk about a fantastic start to awards season for Langley!

Meanwhile, the buzz around The Red Clay Strays continues to grow. The band has been crowned the ACM New Duo or Group of the Year. Their unique sound has been captivating audiences, and this win is a strong mark of their rising star in the country music landscape.

These early awards are just a taste of what's to come. Tune in on May 8th to see who else takes home the gold at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards!

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