Academy of Country Music Awards 2025: Who Will Win Album of the Year?
Academy of Country Music Awards 2025: Who Will Win Album of the Year?
Every country artist dreams of accepting the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards’ signature hat trophy.
Fortunately, various stars will have another opportunity to win an award this year, as the iconic event will return on Thursday, May 8, 2024.
One of the most prestigious accolades of the night is Album of the Year, which many top artists have accepted throughout the decades, including George Strait, The Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, and Chris Stapleton.
Due to many exceptional releases over the past 12 months, you might be unsure who will win the award in 2025.
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Academy of Country Music Awards. 2025. Album of the Year
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Lainey Wilson - Whirlwind Wins - Yes | 37.71% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Cold Beer and Country Music Wins - Yes | 7.07% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Post Malone - F-1 Trillion Wins - Yes | 4.95% |
If so, continue reading to learn who is most likely to win Album of the Year at the 60th ACM Awards.
BEO Betting odds are showing Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind will win Album of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2025 ::: Discover the latest Bet Entertainment Odds predictions for this market.
Who Are the Nominees for Album of the Year?
The below five fantastic country stars have earned a nomination for Album of the Year at the ACM Awards 2025:
- Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
- Zach Top – Cold Beer & Country Music
- Megan Moroney – Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine)
- Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken
- Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind
Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind is the Strongest Candidate
BEO betting odds indicate Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind has a 76.92% chance of winning Album of the Year at the ACM Awards 2025.
After all, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter’s album received much critical acclaim for the quality of its songs and Wilson’s powerful vocals.
As a result, it peaked at number three on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and number eight on the Billboard 200. Also, it reached the top spot of the Billboard US Independent Albums chart.
Thanks to the album’s quality and success, it ranked in Billboard’s and Taste of Country’s 10 Best Country Albums of 2024 lists. Also, it was ranked number eight in Rolling Stone’s 30 Best Country Albums of 2024.
As Lainey Wilson won the award for Bell Bottom Country in 2023, it proves she is popular among voting members, placing her in a stronger position in the category.
Zach Top’s Cold Beer and Country Music Might Win
Zach Top’s debut album Cold Beer and Country Music is a favorite to secure Album of the Year.
It’s easy to see why it’s a strong candidate for the award, as it peaked at number four on Billboard’s US Top Country Albums chart. Also, it appeared in various Best Country Albums of 2024 lists, with Holler ranking it number one.
The rising star could, therefore, delight his loyal fans by picking up the accolade at his first-ever ACM Awards.
Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion is a Dark Horse
Post Malone proved a natural fit in country music, as his critically acclaimed album F-1 Trillion enjoyed much chart success.
After releasing the album in August 2024, it peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 and US Top Country Albums, resulting in it being certified platinum.
Also, it featured various collaborations with high-profile country stars, such as Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and more.
Thanks to its commercial and critical success, Post Malone could accept Album of the Year at the ceremony this May, but it could go to another dark horse in the category, such as Jelly Roll or Megan Moroney.
