Academy of Country Music Awards 2025: Who Will Win Group of the Year?
Academy of Country Music Awards 2025: Who Will Win Group of the Year?
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards is one of the most prestigious ceremonies of the year, as it recognizes the best country artists, songs, and albums over the past 12 months.
The iconic event, which has been hosted annually since 1966, will return for another exciting evening of accolades on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
One of the biggest awards of the night is Group of the Year, and many famous bands have picked up the accolade at some stage in their careers, such as Old Dominion, Lady A, Little Big Town, and Midland.
Read on to learn who is most likely to win Group of the Year at the 60th ACM Awards.
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Academy of Country Music Awards. 2025. Group of the Year
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Old Dominion | 38.08% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner The Red Clay Strays | 7.62% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Rascal Flatts | 4.88% |
The data is predicting that Old Dominion will win Group of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2025 ::: Discover the latest Bet Entertainment Odds predictions for this market.
Who Are the 2025 Nominees for Group of the Year?
Five of the biggest bands in country music have earned a nomination for Group of the Year at the upcoming ACM Awards.
The 2025 nominees are:
- Little Big Town
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
- Old Dominion
- Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion Will Likely Secure Their Eighth Consecutive Win
This year’s nominees have likely already accepted they’ve lost out to Old Dominion, as the band has enjoyed seven back-to-back wins since 2018.
Betting odds suggest the band has a 76.92% chance of winning the award, providing it with its eighth consecutive win.
The band has enjoyed a fantastic year in the charts, which places them in a strong position for the title. For example, their greatest hits album, Oldies but Goodies reached number 19 in the US Country chart.
Also, their song “Memory Lane” helped the group earn their ninth number-one single, and they recently embarked on their How Good is That world tour.
The Red Clay Strays Could Surprise Country Music Fans
Every once in a while, an artist comes along to stop an act’s long-running streak of wins, and The Red Clay Strays could be the first band to steal Group of the Year away from Old Dominion.
While BEO betting odds are showing that it only has a 10% chance of winning, the band’s phenomenal rise to fame means they could surprise country music fans this year.
After all, the band shot to fame on social media, as their hit song “Wondering Why” went viral on TikTok in March 2022, debuting at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Soon after, the band secured a record deal with RCA Records and released their critically acclaimed album Made by These Moments in July 2024, which reached number nine on the US country charts.
Also, they have released various songs that have enjoyed much success in the charts, such as “Wanna Be Loved” and the Twisters movie soundtrack “Caddo Country.”
Rascal Flatts Are Back in the Race
Rascal Flatts last received a nomination for Group of the Year eight years ago, proving they are a country music staple.
The band could make Old Dominion a little hot under the collar, as its members are more than familiar with the event, as they won the award for the first time in 2003, followed by six consecutive wins in the category.
As Rascal Flatts recently reunited for their 25th anniversary tour following a long hiatus, they have the star power to steal the accolade from Old Dominion or another nominee.
Also, the hype is starting to build about the band again, as they are reportedly planning a duet album with many country stars to celebrate their greatest hits.
If they take home Group of the Year, Rascal Flatts will make history for the most wins in the category.
