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- The 60th ACM Awards take place May 8, 2025, at The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas.
- Morgan Wallen (4/6) and Lainey Wilson (4/7) are favourites in the top artist categories.
- Whirlwind by Lainey Wilson (5/6) leads the Album of the Year betting.
Wallen and Wilson Top Favourites for 2025 ACM Awards
The biggest stars in country music head to Texas on May 8 for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards and early betting odds suggest Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson could dominate this year’s ceremony.
According to Paddy Power, both artists lead their respective main categories with strong odds.
Wallen, riding high off continued chart dominance and a stadium tour, is 4/6 favourite with UK Betting Sites for Male Artist of the Year.
Lainey Wilson, fresh off multiple award wins at last year's ACM Awards, is 4/7 favourite for Female Artist of the Year and also leads the Album of the Year market.
| ACM Awards - Female Artist of the Year | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Lainey Wilson | 4/7 | 60.0% |
| Kelsea Ballerini | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Megan Moroney | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Ella Langley | 11/1 | 8.3% |
| Kacey Musgraves | 13/1 | 7.1% |
| ACM Awards - Male Artist of the Year | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Wallen | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| Chris Stapleton | 21/10 | 32.3% |
| Luke Combs | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Jelly Roll | 15/2 | 11.8% |
| Cody Johnson | 9/1 | 10.0% |
Can Anyone Stop the Favourites?
While Wallen and Wilson remain strong favourites, Chris Stapleton and Post Malone represent serious threats in their respective markets.
Stapleton continues to receive critical acclaim, while Malone’s genre crossover with F1-Trillion has made waves among both pop and country audiences.
The Album of the Year category is particularly interesting with Wilson’s Whirlwind slightly ahead, but Post Malone’s country pivot has attraced industry buzz and growing momentum.
| ACM Awards - Album of the Year | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind (Lainey Wilson) | 5/6 | 54.5% |
| F1-Trillion (Post Malone) | 13/8 | 38.1% |
| Cold Beer and Country Music (Zach Top) | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Am I Okay? (Megan Moroney) | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Beautifully Broken (Jelly Roll) | 13/1 | 7.1% |
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Where to Bet on the 2025 ACM Awards
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