Keith Urban’s long-awaited moment came at the 60th ACM Awards, where he was celebrated for earning the rare Triple Crown Award—a prestigious honor given to artists who’ve won New Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.
It took Urban 18 years to complete the Triple Crown trifecta. He was named New Artist of the Year in 2001, Male Vocalist of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and Entertainer of the Year in 2019. His journey to the award reflects the incredible longevity and success of his career.
This year’s ACM Awards, held on May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, was hosted by Reba McEntire and featured a packed evening of awards, performances, and memorable tributes. Keith Urban’s Triple Crown recognition stood out as one of the night’s most emotional moments.
The tribute to Keith was star-studded, with Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne, and Megan Moroney taking the stage to perform some of his biggest hits. Megan kicked things off with a heartfelt cover of “Stupid Boy,” followed by Chris Stapleton’s soulful rendition of “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” Brothers Osborne added their own energy to “Where The Blacktop Ends,” making it a night to remember.
Keith, along with his wife, Nicole Kidman, couldn’t resist dancing along. He even grabbed his guitar and joined Brothers Osborne onstage for the final song, before being presented with his well-earned Triple Crown Award.
