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Keith Urban To Be Awarded The Triple Crown At The 2025 60th ACM Awards

KEITH URBAN performs at Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live Nashville Big Bash held at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville. Nashville Big Bash 2025 New Year's Eve Live, Tennessee, USA - 31 Dec 2024
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Keith Urban is set to receive the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, a recognition that marks a milestone in his illustrious career. This achievement cements Urban's status in the country music pantheon, joining the ranks of artists like Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, and George Strait. The Triple Crown Award is presented to artists who have won three distinct, prestigious ACM Awards categories: New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Urban secured his place in this exclusive club by winning Top New Male Vocalist in 2001, Male Vocalist of the Year in both 2005 and 2006, and Entertainer of the Year in 2019.

The ACM Awards will be broadcast live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 8, 2025. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the ceremony will feature a series of tributes to Urban, showcasing performances by notable artists such as Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne. These performances aim to celebrate Urban’s chart-topping hits and the enduring influence of his 25-plus-year career in country music. This year’s awards will also see dynamic collaborations, including performances from some of country music’s biggest names, ensuring it will be a night packed with unforgettable moments.

Keith Urban's achievement is particularly remarkable for several reasons. He is the first artist since Carrie Underwood in 2010 to receive the Triple Crown Award during the ACM Awards telecast, which usually bestows this honor during the annual ACM Honors. Urban's journey from his early beginnings as a musician in Australia and New Zealand to becoming a staple of the Nashville scene is an inspiring story of passion and perseverance. His victory caps an 18-year span between being named Top New Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year, highlighting his sustained success and impact on the genre. Importantly, Urban also becomes the first non-American to win this prestigious award, reinforcing the ACM's commitment to embracing international talent within country music.

The awards show is not just about Urban's triumph but is also set to highlight the 60-year history of the ACM Awards itself. The event will kick off with a 12-minute musical tribute that spans six decades of ACM Songs of the Year, performed by legends like Clint Black, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland. Audience members can anticipate powerhouse duets, an unexpected collaboration between the Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts, and standout performances by artists like Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, and Miranda Lambert. The star-studded lineup and rich history of the ACM Awards promise to make this year's event a landmark celebration.

For Keith Urban, receiving the Triple Crown Award is not merely a personal victory but a moment that serves to inspire hopeful musicians worldwide. Urban has expressed a deep appreciation for the community that Nashville has provided him, and he hopes his success can encourage other international artists to pursue their dreams in the U.S. music industry. As he looks forward to embarking on his High and Alive world tour, beginning in Alabama later this month, Urban remains committed to his craft and his fans.

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