No love lost here. The 60th Annual ACM Awards took place tonight in Frisco, Texas, and some of mainstream country music’s biggest stars were in attendance, with Lainey Wilson once again taking home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award. But there was one huge star, the biggest, if we’re talking sheer numbers, streams and hits, filling stadiums… in Morgan Wallen, who did not attend the show. Wallen was one of the most nominated artists of the evening, including being up for EOTY once again. Instead of being in Texas, Morgan was golfing with Tom Brady… so I’d say there’s no doubt he was having way more fun than anyone inside that building. And it’s a good thing he wasn’t there, because he would’ve left empty handed. Morgan did not win one single award, which is simply ridiculous considering he’s a megastar and a huge part of the reason country has become so wildly popular over the last couple years. Whether you like his music or not, for him to leave empty-handed, based on their own criteria, is pretty insane. But these awards don’t really mean anything, so I guess it really doesn’t matter… especially to him. I’m not a Morgan fan girl by any means, but out of sheer fairness, it seems wrong to continually snub the biggest artist in country year after year, and so it’s easy to see why he never attends… Luke Combs was notably absent, as well, and did not win an award tonight either, which is even more crazy. What is it saying about your show when THE biggest acts in the business don’t even show up? It’s clear that Morgan is fine snubbing the ACMs, and vice versa… but of course, Morgan’s fans were rightfully upset with the fact that he didn’t win one single award, and they let their opinions be known online: CMAs got it right ACMs got it wrong. Morgan Wallen’s year has been so dominant on the charts and out on tour. Zero reason he shouldn’t have won and I even like Lainey Wilson but he deserved it way way more. #ACMawards — Shane McCarty (@ShaneMccarty24) May 9, 2025 Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs not being at the ACM’s again makes sense #ACMawards — Josue Mendoza (@Josuizzy9_TVO) May 9, 2025 These award shows love to hate on Morgan Wallen! He is the one selling out stadiums & dominating all the charts! He should’ve won Entertainer of the Year & Male Artist of the Year! We love you Morgan!! Your fans have your back!!! — Henna (@Henna1336) May 9, 2025 Lainey Wilson is an industry plant. The ACM awards are trash. These shows are still black listing Morgan Wallen #ACM60 What’d you learn today? — Austin (@YoArmstrong) May 9, 2025 Morgan Wallen is really being ousted in every way by the @ACMawards for a while now and confirmed tonight. Wild.. #ACMawards — Josue Mendoza (@Josuizzy9_TVO) May 9, 2025 as a morgan wallen hater, how the fuck did she beat him and some of these others??????? — steph (@swiftdalorian) May 9, 2025 I don’t blame Morgan Wallen or Luke Combs not going to award shows — Brandon G (@bgrum44) May 9, 2025 The fact that Morgan Wallen didn’t win Male Artist of the Year is actually hilarious #ACMawards — LDW (@lindseyw_) May 9, 2025 I have a feeling he will rest easy tonight knowing that he golfed with the GOAT as opposed to sitting through whatever that unbearable circus was.The post “Zero Reason He Shouldn’t Have Won” – Morgan Wallen Fans Sound Off After He Was Snubbed At The ACM Awards first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Man, you just can’t make anybody happy, can you? Look, there’s A LOT to complain in regards to the ACM Awards… Old Dominion again? That Rascal Flatts Backstreet Boys monstrosity, but we’re in a WAY better place than we were a few years back. But it seems like winners are already getting a little stale for country music fans. First, fans were tired of Chris Stapleton winning. And now they are sick of Lainey Wilson winning? Let’s dive into it… Lainey Wilson had a sweep at the ACM Awards. She took home Female Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, Album of the Year, and the famed Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year. With this EOTY win, she just became the first woman in over a decade to have won Entertainer of the Year two years in a row. The last woman to achieve this was Taylor Swift, who won the honor in 2011 and 2012. She’s “kicking down barn doors,” as she’d say. Wilson was also honored that she won the ACM Triple Crown after his EOTY win last year. The ACM Awards noted that she’s the first woman to achieve this milestone since The Chicks. “Wilson is the first solo woman to achieve the ACM Triple Crown Award in a three-year span and the first artist since The Chicks (1998-2000) to qualify for the ACM Triple Crown in that timeframe.” An unforgettable moment for @laineywilson Congrats on taking home the WIN for ACM Entertainer of the Year! #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/yLlblehujT — ACM Awards (@ACMawards) May 9, 2025 After accepting her award and taking a few moments to reflect, she first and foremost recognized her colleagues who were also nominated for the prestigious award. “Thank you so much. I love every single one of y’all in this category. You took me out on the road, asked me to be on songs, supported me in every way you can.” Talk about a class act. It was a big night for Wilson to say the least, and it’s more hardware to add to her expansive wall of awards and accolades that she’s racked up since her breakout year. Some other massive honors that Wilson has received include the CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, and a Grammy Award for Best Country Album with Bell Bottom Country. Wilson is the definition of an entertainer. While she considers herself a songwriter first, not many artists get on stage, run around, nail every note, and make sure they make their fans feel seen and loved every night they hit the stage. While most of country music sees how she’s changing the game, some fans were not so ecstatic for the Louisiana native after her big night, and especially after her EOTY win. Social media began to sound off after she won her second EOTY award, noting they are over the “Lainey Wilson show.” And while I’ll just assume it’s mostly Kelsea Ballerini fans, I’m not sure what the fuss is about this because she is blazing a trail for women in country music and is creating music that embraces the roots of country music. And I think anyone upset about her winning is a wild take. Me but with Lainey Wilson https://t.co/EaHC1ZArtn — ????? ( ?? ) (@didsmethingdak) May 9, 2025 lainey wilson be winning all the awards i dont get it. — maurice | MEANS I CARE ౨ৎ (@tatepurplelace) May 9, 2025 How tf did Lainey Wilson win again ? This is rigged — SKYWALKER (@BannerFLOYDdoge) May 9, 2025 CMAs got it right ACMs got it wrong. Morgan Wallen's year has been so dominant on the charts and out on tour. Zero reason he shouldn't have won and I even like Lainey Wilson but he deserved it way way more. #ACMawards — Shane McCarty (@ShaneMccarty24) May 9, 2025 There is no reason for Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton to be winning every single award. Both are talented but this is ridiculous #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/yy4Jms5O1V — Ashley (@af1313af) May 9, 2025 This is not a safe space for Lainey Wilson fans. — Kassie (@KassiesVersion) May 9, 2025 Lainey Wilson winning every single award at every show is so exhausting… like recognize someone else. She won “album of the year” and I had no idea she had an album. Nobody listens to her. I bet 40 million more people listen to Morgan Wallen and he never wins. Unreal. @ACMawards — Mardo (@mardzgang) May 9, 2025 Lainey Wilson is an industry plant. The ACM awards are trash. These shows are still black listing Morgan Wallen #ACM60What’d you learn today? — Austin (@YoArmstrong) May 9, 2025 How much do we think Lainey Wilson pays to win every award at every award show??? — Sammie (@taysrep13) May 9, 2025 Lainey Wilson's accent is fucking fake I hate her so much — Glizzie McGuire (@BetchesHeadPro) May 9, 2025 I’m about over Lainey Wilson being shoved down our throats. Like, she’s fine, but she’s becoming an automatic to win every award she’s up for like Chris Stapleton has been. #ACMawards — Nick Geddes (@NickGeddesNews) May 9, 2025 I don’t think there’s ever been an artist in the history of music as overrated as Lainey Wilson. My word. — Cade Carlton (@CadeCarlton) May 9, 2025 i think we can all agree lainey wilson did not deserve entertainer of the year lol #ACMawards — ᵕ̈ (@cha1amet) May 9, 2025 Lainey Wilson can’t sell out stadiums… I don’t know how she’s won two years in a row. She’s amazing but not entertainer of the year. #ACMawards — Brandon G (@bgrum44) May 9, 2025 I’m so sick of Lainey Wilson winning everything under the sun #ACMawards — heather (@hnb6458) May 9, 2025 I will never ever understand the Lainey Wilson hype — Jack (@jaycrask) May 9, 2025 Also, THIS is what you all choose to gripe about on social media? Can we be up in arms about Old Dominion winning year after year? That’s a group that should not be winning at the capacity they have been. And especially this year, over incredible acts like Red Clay Strays and Flatland Cavalry? C’mon… Wilson continually releases new music, tours nonstop, writes like a mad woman, and makes her fans feel special. This woman is beyond deserving of this moment in the limelight, so leave her be. Keep the Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton award-winning hate away from me.The post Lainey Wilson Just Became the First Woman In Over A Decade To Win Back-To-Back ACM EOTY Awards… & People Are Actually Mad About It? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Boy dad. Cody Johnson entered the ACM Awards winning before stepping into Frisco’s Ford Center. The Texas native wanted to win big at this awards show, and the Song of the Year winner with “Dirt Cheap” is also winning at life. Johnson stepped out on the ACM red carpet looking dapper in his classic cowboy hat and boots, but his wife, Brandi, stole the show. While Brandi is a stunning woman, and the two make a show-stopping couple, she was sporting something different this time compared to previous award show red carpets: a baby bump. Johnson family of five is officially loading. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CMT (@cmt) Johnson and his wife told the world that their girls would be big sisters to a baby boy. While they shared their pregnancy and the gender with the world, they have not yet disclosed the due date. Over the years, we have gotten sweet songs from Johnson about his wife and his girls, like “C’mon Cowgirl,” a tear-jerking father-daughter song, but it looks like it’s time to fire up a little cowboy song? Johnson has spoken in the past about sharing his unreleased music with his children and how special it is to share moments like that with his kiddos. As a child of a musician, the bond of music between a father and their kids is like no other. Johnson won tonight by sharing this special secret with the world, but it helps that he’s also leaving Frisco, Texas, with some new hardware. Congrats, Cody and Brandi. This is what dreams (and hit songs) are made of Congrats to @codyjohnson for winning ACM Song of the Year for "Dirt Cheap" #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/Y56EQl2uQR — ACM Awards (@ACMawards) May 9, 2025 The post Cody Johnson & Wife, Brandi, Announce They’re Expecting Baby Boy On ACM Red Carpet first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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