ACM Awards 2025: Will Chris Stapleton Win Male Artist of the Year Again?
ACM Awards 2025: Will Chris Stapleton Win Male Artist of the Year Again?
Chris Stapleton’s career is inspiring budding country artists worldwide, as he’s achieved three number-one singles, earned eleven Grammy and ACM Awards apiece, and was ranked in Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list.
When he’s not recording in the studio or touring, the 46-year-old country star is busy writing songs for himself and other artists. For instance, he’s penned songs for top singers, including George Strait, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, and Luke Bryan.
Thanks to his outstanding talent, many country music lovers likely expect Chris Stapleton to walk away with Male Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on May 8, 2025.
However, the singer-songwriter faces much competition in the category that could stop him from winning for his second consecutive year. Keep reading to learn if Chris Stapleton is likely to win Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards again.
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Academy of Country Music Awards. 2025. Male Artist of the Year
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Morgan Wallen Wins - Yes | 28.25% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Chris Stapleton Wins - Yes | 16.42% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Luke Combs Wins - Yes | 6.16% |
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Chris Stapleton Could Win Again
Chris Stapleton is more than familiar with the ACM Awards, as he’s received 10 consecutive nominations in the Male Artist of the Year category.
During this time, he’s taken home the award four times, and 2025 could mark the fifth time he’s received the title.
Stapleton has dominated the ACM Awards over the past decade, so it would be foolish to believe he doesn’t stand a shot at the award this year.
While he isn’t the favorite to win, he’s close behind in the betting odds, meaning it wouldn’t be a huge shock if his name is called at the ceremony again.
Morgan Wallen May Win the Battle This Year
Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen have been battling it out in the Male Artist of the Year category for the past three years.
In 2022, Wallen received his first nomination in the category, only to lose to Stapleton. However, his dream became a reality in 2023, causing Stapleton to wait until 2024 to reclaim it.
Fortunately for Wallen, he’s the current favorite to win the award in 2025, as his album One Thing at a Time debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and remained in the spot for an incredible 19 weeks.
In addition to a top-selling album, Wallen reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for his songs “Love Somebody” and “I Had Some Help.”
His recent chart success and popularity could provide him with the edge in the category, which is why BEO betting odds predict he’s the frontrunner.
Another Nominee Could Surprise Fans
Of course, there is no guarantee that Chris Stapleton or Morgan Wallen will win the award this year.
The pair might have battled it out in the category for the past three years, but it could be another nominee’s turn to take home Male Artist of the Year.
For instance, it could go to Luke Combs, who won the title in 2020, as his album Father & Sons peaked at number two on Billboard’s US Top Country Albums Chart.
However, Jelly Roll could surprise by accepting the accolade, as his album Beautifully Broken reached number one on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts.
Dark horse Cody Johnson could even surprise fans by scooping the accolade for the first time in his career, as his song “I’m Gonna Love You” reached number three on US Country Airplay in 2024.
