Keith Urban became the first artist in over a decade to earn the prestigious Triple Crown Award at the 60th ACM Awards.

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HUGE congratulations to @KeithUrban for receiving the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards! This rare honor, presented live on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, recognizes artists who have achieved wins in three major categories: New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Keith’s journey to this accolade includes his wins as Top New Male Vocalist in 2001, Male Vocalist of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and Entertainer of the Year in 2019 .

The ceremony featured heartfelt tributes from fellow country stars Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne, who performed some of Keith’s biggest hits, including “Stupid Boy,” “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” and “Where The Blacktop Ends.” Keith even joined Brothers Osborne on stage during the performance .

In his acceptance speech, Keith expressed deep gratitude to his wife, Nicole Kidman, affectionately calling her “babygirl,” and acknowledged their daughters, Sunday and Faith. He also thanked his dedicated team, Capitol Records, country radio, his road crew, and his loyal fans for their unwavering support .

This milestone not only celebrates Keith Urban’s outstanding career in country music but also marks the first time since 2010 that the Triple Crown Award has been presented live during the ACM Awards ceremony . Congratulations, Keith, on this well-deserved recognition!

At the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on May 8, 2025, Chris Stapleton delivered a heartfelt tribute to Keith Urban, who was honored with the prestigious Triple Crown Award. This accolade recognizes artists who have won New Artist, Artist, and Entertainer of the Year awards during their careers. Urban had previously secured Top New Male Vocalist in 2001, Male Vocalist of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and Entertainer of the Year in 2019.

Stapleton’s rendition of Urban’s hit “Blue Ain’t Your Color” was a standout moment of the evening. His soulful voice and emotive delivery brought a fresh depth to the song, earning praise from audiences and critics alike. The performance was part of a larger tribute that also featured Megan Moroney and Brothers Osborne, who performed some of Urban’s biggest hits.

The tribute culminated with Urban himself joining the performers on stage for a jam session, adding a personal touch to the celebration. In his acceptance speech, Urban expressed gratitude to his wife, Nicole Kidman, their daughters, his team, and fans. He also acknowledged country radio, Capitol Records, and his road crew.

The 2025 ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, were streamed live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and featured a star-studded lineup of performers and presenters.

 

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