Lainey Wilson Wins ACM Female Artist Of The Year

“This is a wild ride, and it’s nice to be able to have people to call and relate to, and I’m so proud of every single one of y’all,” Lainey Wilson said as she accepted the ACM Female Artist of the Year Award for the third year in a row.

She added, “Y’all are whoopin’ butt. The girls are kickin’ down some barn doors, and I like it!”

Her fellow 2025 nominees for ACM Female Artist of the Year were Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Kacey Mugraves.

Of those nominees, Lainey Wilson and Kacey Musgraves have won this distinction before, with Musgraves winning in 2019.

Lainey Wilson’s Female Artist Of The Year Victory

The award was presented by five past ACM Female Artist of the Year winners: Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, and Wynona Judd.

Prior to announcing the winner, each of the past winners took a moment to speak on the accomplishments of the nominees.

Watch her music video for “Whirlwind” here: