The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced nominations for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Known as “Country Music’s Party of the Year,” fans from around the world will see all the industry's biggest stars and emerging talent that features unforgettable performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments.
Golden Nugget Lake Charles earned a nomination for “Casino of the Year – Arena” in the ACM Industry, which is the third consecutive year that ACM has recognized the property.
“Golden Nugget Lake Charles is honored to be nominated by the Academy of Country Music Awards for the third year in a row, and proud to be the entertainment destination of choice for Louisiana and Southeast Texas,” said Greg Hennagin, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Golden Nugget Lake Charles. “This nomination recognizes our dedication to hosting first-class experiences that appeal to an array of music fans.”
Golden Nugget Lake Charles has produced massive amounts of top-flight entertainment every week since opening in December 2014. The Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget has hosted country music stars such as Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt, Gary Allan, John Anderson, Aaron Lewis, Dwight Yoakam and many others.
This year’s nominations for Casino of the Year – Arena are Golden Nugget Lake Charles (Lake Charles, Louisiana), Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena (Atlantic City, New Jersey), Harveys Lake Tahoe (Stateline, Nevada), Mystic Lake Casino Showroom (Prior Lake, Minnesota), and Turning Stone Resort Casino (Verona, New York).
Awards are voted on by members of the Academy of Country Music, which boasts a record-high membership this year of more than 5,000 members and serves as a powerhouse advocate for country fans, artists, and all facets of the business.
Reba McEntire will host the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m.
The 2025 ACM Studio Recording Awards and Industry Awards will be presented to recipients at the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors, a special event held annually in August in Nashville.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in partnership with Prime Video. This year’s show marks its return to Texas for the third consecutive year.
Upcoming Golden Nugget Lake Charles concerts:
•March 28: Marlon Wayans – comedy
•March 29: Frank Foster – country
•April 5: Collective Soul – rock
•April 12: Dru Hill – R&B
•April 25: Chase Matthew – country
•May 3: Randy Rodgers Band – country
•May 16: Dane Cook – comedy
•May 24: Tracy Lawrence – comedy
•May 31: Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan – country
•June 7: Jamey Johnson – country
•June 20: Ashley McBryde – country
•June 28: Randall King – country
•July 26: The Wallflowers – rock
•Oct. 10: Travis Tritt – country
Tickets can be purchased online at goldennugget.com.
Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Contact cooper@theexaminer.com