Keith Urban officially became the first artist since 2010 to be honored live on television with the Triple Crown award – a rare title for those who have been named in three prestigious categories. AND TO CELEBRATE THIS BIG EVENT IN HIS LIFE, Chris Stapleton performed the hit that has been associated with his career, Keith was silent in the audience, his eyes filled with tears, not leaving the stage. Next to him, his wife who has accompanied him for many years held her husband’s hand tightly, sharing that sacred moment. And then, the final ballad sounded – a song written specifically to honor Keith’s musical journey and their undying love – as a gentle but emotional affirmation: music is where his heart belongs, and family is the reason he continues to shine.

A star-studded lineup paid tribute to Keith Urban, who was a recipient of the Triple Crown Award at this year’s ACM Awards show.

Six years after Keith Urban accomplished a rare Triple Crown feat, he was honored during the live broadcast of the 60th ACM Awards. The Triple Crown Award goes to an artist who is named New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.

It took Urban 18 years to meet the requirements for the award. 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. The fact that it took him nearly two decades is a testament to the longevity of Urban’s impressive career!

Urban’s celebration at this week’s ACM Awards marks the first time a country artist has received the honor during the live show since Carrie Underwood accepted her honor in 2010.

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The 2025 ACM Awards took place Thursday, May 8, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas.

Hosted by Reba McEntire, the ceremony was packed with category winner announcements and an impressive lineup of performers. This year’s performances included a medley of hits in honor of 60 years of ACM history, some of today’s biggest artists, and several artists from yesteryear.

One of the highlights of the show was a star-studded tribute performance honoring Keith Urban and his Triple Crown accomplishment.

Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne, and Megan Moroney took the stage to sing some of Keith’s greatest hits.

Megan Moroney honored Keith with a cover of his 2006 hit, “Stupid Boy.” Chris Stapleton then lent his soulful vocals to Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” followed by Brothers Osborne performing a toe-tapping rendition of “Where The Blacktop Ends” from 1999.