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Today, global music authority Billboard announced the first round of participating talent for the 2025

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Recognized as the most influential week in Latin music and hailed as the birthplace for some of the industry’s biggest stars, the event will feature show-stopping performances, exclusive panels, interactive workshops, curated showcases, and more. The event will bring together leading artists, creators, and executives shaping the future of Latin music, connecting them with fans across the globe. The full schedule and lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks. 

Billboard Latin Music Week has been the driving force behind the most impactful conversations and cultural moments across Latin music for over three decades, connecting generations of artists, industry leaders, and fans alike. Each year, the event continues to shape the future of the genre on a global stage, solidifying its place as one of the most influential celebrations in entertainment. Last year’s sold-out events brought together some of the biggest names in Latin music, featuring star-studded conversations with artists like Peso Pluma, J Balvin, Alejandro Sanz, Young Miko, Thalia, Pepe Aguilar, JOP of Fuerza Regida, Belinda, and more. This year’s edition will once again spotlight the continued global rise and influence of Latin sounds and storytelling.  

“For over 30 years, Billboard Latin Music Week has helped shape culture and elevate Latin music on a global stage,” said Mike Van, CEO of Billboard. “We’re proud to welcome this year’s standout talent as we continue driving the conversation forward.”

"Latin music's growth and influence continues, unabated, and we are thrilled to celebrate it with its leaders," said Leila Cobo, Billboard's Chief Content Officer, Latin/Español. "We are excited to once again bring the most iconic event in Latin music to the hub of Latin music: Miami."

The 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week kicks off Monday, October 20th, 2025, with a packed week of programming that includes artist conversations, panels, live performances, hands-on workshops, brand activations, networking opportunities, and more. The week wraps on Friday, October 24th, with a finale celebration concert. 

Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking place in Miami on Thursday, October 23, and will broadcast live on Telemundo and Peacock. More details about the event to be announced soon.  

Billboard is proud to team up with State Farm® for En Vivo, a live concert with talent to be announced. In addition to State Farm, the New York State Lottery is joining forces with Billboard to send select lottery winners to enjoy a three-day VIP experience at Latin Music Week, as well as hosting an exclusive Welcome Reception during the week for all Latin Music Week attendees. Stay tuned for more partners that will be announced in the coming weeks. 

For more information on Billboard Latin Music Week and the latest updates, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. 

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Join the conversation: #BillboardLatinWeek 

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About Billboard:

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe. 

About State Farm:

For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. It's more than 19,400 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com. 

About New York State Lottery:

The New York Lottery continues to be North America's largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in Lottery Aid to Education for fiscal year 2023-2024 to help support education in New York State.

The New York Lottery is committed to providing players with a range of fun, entertaining games in a socially responsible manner. Those seeking help can visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or call New York State’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

Media Contacts:

Nevarez Communications: 

Mayna Nevarez | mayna@nevarezpr.com

Navid Ghannad | navid@nevarezpr.com

Billboard:

Lydia Baskharoon | lbaskharoon@pmc.com  

For Sponsorship Opportunities:

Edward Stepankovsky | estepankovsky@billboard.com

Pam Sturchio | psturchio@billboard.com 

Today, Penske Media Corporation’s (PMC) iconic brands announced a compelling lineup of activations for the inaugural South by Southwest® London (SXSW), taking place June 2–7, 2025. Building on the legacy of SXSW Austin, the new London edition will feature a slate of high-impact events including live concerts, immersive experiences, expert panel discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities.

June 2: Sportico will be the presenting sponsor of the first-ever SXSW London Sports Track in June 2025. The Sports Track will leverage Sportico’s insider access to examine Sports Tech & Performance, brand and sports influence, the future of sports gaming, and athletes as investors.

June 2-7: The American Pavilion's esteemed Worldwide Student Program, now in its 36th year, is expanding to include SXSW London alongside its established presence at the Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and SXSW in Austin. This year, a select group of emerging student talents from the U.S. and abroad, representing the next generation of the media industry, will immerse themselves in the festival’s "BEAUTIFUL COLLISIONS" theme. Participants will enjoy access to the festival's official programming and take part in exclusive daily roundtables curated by The American Pavilion.

June 3: Luminate presents a featured session titled “Understanding Entertainment Trends Through Data,” at the Shoreditch Electric Stage. Join Rob Jonas, CEO of Luminate, the entertainment industry's most trusted data and research partner, as he walks through today's top music, film and television trends, anchored by expert-level analysis. Driven by Luminate's industry-leading data, which fuels both the iconic Billboard music charts and Variety's streaming viewership charts, this session will provide an essential view of the entertainment ecosystem – from global music streaming trends and in-depth "super fan" findings, to film and television streaming measurements and genre shifts – leaving audiences with a deeper understanding of the way things are moving forward in Hollywood and beyond.

June 3: In an entertainment landscape no longer defined by geography, the Golden Globes will host two panels celebrating the rise of filmmakers and producers reshaping the cinematic landscape outside the Hollywood system. As streaming platforms expand global access and audiences embrace diverse storytelling, a new generation of creators is gaining international recognition. These conversations will explore how emerging voices are breaking through, how regional industries are thriving, and how to position global work for awards consideration - including the Golden Globes.

June 4-5: Rolling Stone’s Future of Music UK will be a special two-night, underground showcase featuring the buzziest UK-based artists who are shaping the next generation of music. The showcase will take place on June 4 and June 5, 2025 at the historic Hoxton Hall in Shoreditch, London. Headlining performances will feature the high-energy English punk-pop rock band The K’s and the UK-based, Afro-Caribbean-inspired indie pop trio Cassia.

June 4: Artforum brings its new Artforum Atelier series of live panel discussions with the biggest names in the art world to London’s Christ Church Spitalfields. Moderated by the magazine’s Editor in Chief Dr. Tina Rivers Ryan—one of the leading experts in the field of art and technology—“Digital Art on Display” will address the exciting work that museums are doing to display, collect, and conserve digital art. Panelists include Valentina Ravaglia, curator of the exhibition “Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet” (closing at London’s Tate Modern June 1); Michelle Cotton, curator of the exhibition “Radical Software: Women, Art & Computing 1960—1991” (closing at Kunsthalle Wien May 25); and Melanie Lenz, Curator of Digital Art at the V&A South Kensington and co-editor of the 2024 book Digital Art: 1960s to Now.

June 5: Billboard is bringing its iconic concert series, THE STAGE to South by Southwest (SXSW) London, with a special live performance by 2x Grammy Award-winning, Oscar nominated, Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems. The sold-out show will take place on Thursday, June 5 at the legendary Troxy in Shoreditch, London.

June 7: Deadline’s celebrated Sound & Screen is heading to SXSW London. Taking place on Saturday, June 7, Sound & Screen celebrates the powerful connection between film, television and music, showcasing performances and insightful conversations with the composers behind some of the most beloved and compelling films and series. This celebration of music and storytelling will also include a musical tribute to Abbey Road, with the event culminating in the first-ever Sound & Screen Impact Award presented to composer Anne Dudley (The Crying Game, The Full Monty, Signora Volpe among others).

More details about SXSW London and how to attend here.

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About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as The Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com.

Media Contacts:

Brooke Jaffe | bjaffe@pmc.com

Nicole Morano | nmorano@pmc.com

Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that Rod Stewart will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the “2025 American Music Awards” (AMAs) in recognition of his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music for nearly six decades, honoring his lasting legacy and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. He will also deliver a performance of one of his timeless classics, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since 2004.

A two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Stewart’s extraordinary catalog includes 19 platinum and multi-platinum certified albums in the US. Among his more than 50 hit songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and 16 Hot 100 top 10 chart-toppers are songs like, “Maggie May,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation,” “Do You Think I’m Sexy,” “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” “Tonight’s The Night,” and “Forever Young.” His dynamic live performances have made him one of the most successful touring artists in music history. This summer, he’ll launch the North American leg of his “One Last Time,” world tour, a box office smash which grossed among The Top 20 Global Concert Tours of 2024, and he’ll return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace May–June and September-October 2025 with “The Encore Shows.”

“Sir Rod Stewart is a master showman whose charisma and energy have defied time and embody the very spirit of rock and roll,” said executive producers Barry Adelman, EVP, Television, and Alexi Mazareas, SVP, Programming & Development, Dick Clark Productions. “We are looking forward to another epic performance on the AMAs stage as well as celebrating his incredible body of work when he receives the Lifetime Achievement Award.”

The star-studded celebration will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez from the all-new luxury resort Fontainebleau Las Vegas, on Monday, May 26. Promising to be a night of unforgettable performances, including from Lopez herself, the 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.*  Tickets to the star-studded show are available now on Ticketmaster.  

Stewart joins previously announced performers Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp. Legendary entertainer Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award, which recognizes an artist whose body of work has marked a global influence over the music industry. The global phenomenon and 11-time American Music Award-winner will also take the stage, marking her first television performance since 2018.

The AMAs and Easy Day Foundation, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life, will partner to present several special in-show moments that celebrate Veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations. Taking place during May’s Military Appreciation Month, the American Music Awards x Easy Day moments will include two performances and the presentation of a special award honoring a marquee talent who uses their platform to make meaningful contributions to the Veteran community, as well as inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans.

Fan voting is now closed with the exception of Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year, which will remain open for web voting through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast via VoteAMAs.com. Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.

About the “2025 American Music Awards”:

• Celebrating the year’s most iconic music—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. This Memorial Day, the AMAs will pay special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments.
• The “2025 American Music Awards” winners are voted entirely by fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions – as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, the entertainment industry's most trusted data partner, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025.
• Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
• Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
• This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year.  As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world.  
• The “2025 American Music Awards” is produced by Dick Clark Productions and will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms.
• On the Rocks Premium Cocktails is the Official Cocktail of the American Music Awards.
• The Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the American Music Awards.

For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:

Website: TheAMAs.com

X: @AMAs

Instagram: @AMAs

TikTok: @AMAs

Facebook: @AMAs

Threads: @AMAs

YouTube: @TheAMAs

Hashtag: #AMAs

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

About CBS

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

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Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed a star-studded lineup of presenters who will take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.

The star-studded group of presenters joining the monumental show includes Blake Shelton (five-time ACM Award-winning artist), Carly Pearce (four-time ACM Award-winning artist), Clint Black (six-time ACM Award-winning artist), Crystal Gayle(four-time ACM Award-winning artist), ERNEST (five-time ACM Award nominee), Gabby Barrett (ACM Award-winning artist), Gretchen Wilson (two-time ACM Award-winning artist), Lee Ann Womack (five-time ACM Award-winning artist), Jordan Davis (two-time ACM Award-winning artist) Lionel Richie(two-time ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and American Idol judge), Little Big Town (eight-time ACM Award-winning group), Martina McBride (four-time ACM Award-winning artist), Parker McCollum (two-time ACM Award-winning artist), Riley Green (two-time ACM Award-winning artist), singer-songwriter and actress Rita Wilson, Sara Evans (ACM Award-winning artist), Sugarland (five-time ACM Award-winning duo), The Oak Ridge Boys (three-time ACM Award-winning group), and Wynonna Judd (eight-time ACM Award-winning artist). NASCAR driver Chase Elliott will also present, as well as Amazon Music’s co-hosts of the Country Heat WeeklyPodcast, Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton.

​​Plus, five-time ACM Award-winner Bobby Bones has also been added to the ACM Awards show on Thursday, May 8th, where he will have multiple moments throughout the night with candid artist interviews.

The celebration of 60 years of the ACM Awards will feature an opening you won’t want to miss, with 12 minutes straight of music highlighting ACM Songs of the Year from six decades in an all-star performance that brings together Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Reba McEntire, and Wynonna Judd. The milestone show will also feature a star-packed lineup of previously announced performers including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, and Zach Top. Country superstar Keith Urban will be honored with the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award. To celebrate, the monumental show will feature must-see performances of his chart-topping hits by Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne.

This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox. Be sure to check-out the Explore Pagewhere customers can “Watch, Listen, and Shop” the ACM Awards.

Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.  Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.

The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Charlie 1 Horse, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, Resistol, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.

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Easy Day Foundation and Dick Clark Productions announced today that the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), the world’s largest fan-voted award show, will partner with the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life to present several special in-show moments that celebrate Veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations. Hosted by global superstar Jennifer Lopez, the American Music Awards will air live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT on CBS and Paramount+.*

Taking place during May’s Military Appreciation Month, the American Music Awards x Easy Day moments will include two performances and the presentation of a special award honoring a marquee talent who uses their platform to make meaningful contributions to the Veteran community, as well as inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans.

In-show fundraising moments (now accepting donations at easyday.org/amas) will benefit Veteran service organizations across the country, including the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Boot Campaign, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Fisher House, The Folded Flag Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Team Rubicon, and UNLV’s Military and Veteran Services Center. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Easy Day Foundation and its partners, and a portion of audience seating will be reserved for veteran attendees in recognition of their service.

Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.

“Our goal at this year’s American Music Awards is to not only honor the memory of our fallen heroes but to spotlight the ongoing needs of millions of veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life,” said Frank Fertitta IV, co-founder of Easy Day Foundation. “We’re proud to be part of an iconic award show like the American Music Awards that has the power to raise awareness, inspire compassion and drive real change.”

“Partnering with the AMAs gives us a powerful platform to elevate the stories of our veterans and amplify the mission of Easy Day,” said Landon Gyulay, co-founder of Easy Day Foundation. “These brave men and women have given their all for our freedom and our AMAs partnership allows us to turn national attention into national action on their behalf.”

Gerry Byrne, Vice Chairman of Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and a Marine Corps Vietnam combat Veteran, adds "PMC and Dick Clark Productions are deeply honored to spotlight our nation’s heroes through this meaningful partnership with Easy Day Foundation and the most preeminent organizations supporting our nation’s heroes. The transition from service to civilian life isn’t easy and these special moments during the AMAs shine a much-needed light on the real challenges Veterans face and the critical support systems required to help them navigate life after service.”

Celebrating the year’s most iconic music—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering more than half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.  

The AMAs is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

For the latest news, exclusive content, and updates, follow the AMAs:

• Website: TheAMAs.com
• X: @AMAs
• Instagram: @AMAs
• TikTok: @AMAs
• Facebook: @AMAs
• Threads: @AMAs
• YouTube: @TheAMAs
• Hashtag: #AMAs

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

About CBS

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

About Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Easy Day Foundation (EDF)

Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit organization founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay that supports Veterans and their families as they transition back to civilian life. Inspired by the Navy SEAL motto which states, “The only easy day was yesterday,” Easy Day’s mission is simple: to ensure a future full of “Easy Days” ahead for the nation’s Veterans. Driven by deep gratitude, civic duty and personal ties to military service, the co-founders established Easy Day with a focus on live event fundraising and strategic support for nonprofit partners addressing the distinct, critical needs of Veterans and with a holistic approach to offering mental health counseling, job placement, training and family support. With a rigorous vetting process and a commitment to funding organizations that allocate over 80% of resources directly to programs, Easy Day Foundation ensures every dollar raised makes a meaningful impact. Current and past beneficiaries of Easy Day’s partnership include the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Boot Campaign, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Fisher House, The Folded Flag Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Team Rubicon,, UNLV's Military and Veteran Services Center. For more information, visit EasyDay.org or follow along on social media @easydayfoundation.

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Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed the latest lineup of superstar performances and exclusive collaborations set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line, including some of Country Music’s biggest legends joining forces for a special Songs of the Decades performance to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.

Special Performances You Won’t Want to Miss:

• The celebration of 60 years of the ACM Awards will feature an opening you won’t want to miss, with 12 minutes straight of music highlighting ACM Songs of the Year from six decades in an all-star performance that brings together Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland.
• The milestone show will also feature powerhouse duets, including a collaborative performance between Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts; a standout performance from Jelly Roll and Shaboozey; and Brooks & Dunn will take the stage with Cody Johnson.

2024 ACM New Female Artist of the Year, Megan Moroney, will also join this year’s star-packed show featuring previously announced performances by Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Miranda Lambert, as well as New Artist of the Year winners Ella Langleyand Zach Top.

This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox. Be sure to check-out the Explore Pagewhere customers can “Watch, Listen, and Shop” the ACM Awards.

Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.  Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.

The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Charlie 1 Horse, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, Resistol, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.

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59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE

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Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed the latest additions to the superstar performance lineup set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line, including three former ACM Entertainer of the Year winners and three 2025 ACM Entertainer of the Year nominees. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.

The monumental show will be expanded to two and a half hours and celebrate six decades of Country Music and feature performances by the genre’s most legendary and multi-award-winning stars, including:

• Alan Jackson (21)
• Brooks & Dunn (33)
• Chris Stapleton (20)
• Clint Black (7)
• Cody Johnson
• Kelsea Ballerini (2)
• LeAnn Rimes (4)
• Miranda Lambert (38)
• Rascal Flatts (13)
• Wynonna Judd (10)

**ACM Award count for each artist included in parentheses above

As previously announced, the lineup of performances will also feature Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson.

This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest country music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.

Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.

Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List for the latest news and updates in your email inbox.

Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards.  Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.

The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, HATCO, Jack Daniel’s, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.

About the Academy of Country Music:

Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.

About Dick Clark Productions:

Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.

59th ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit

Show Clips HERE; EPK/Video Footage/Photos HERE

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