ATLANTA – May 9, 2025 – Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their achievements at the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, held May 8. Greenberg Traurig clients were recognized with 23 nominations at the annual event, which celebrates the best in country music.
A highlight of the evening was Greenberg Traurig client Alan Jackson being honored with the inaugural Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award, a newly established accolade recognizing his enduring impact on country music. Naming the award after Jackson underscores his legendary status in the genre and celebrates his significant contributions over the decades. The tribute, presented by fellow Greenberg Traurig client Reba McEntire, was a poignant moment of the ceremony, honoring Jackson’s profound influence on the industry.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our clients’ remarkable achievements at the 60th ACM Awards,” said Jess Rosen, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta Entertainment & Media Practice. “Alan Jackson’s recognition with the Lifetime Achievement Award exemplifies his extraordinary legacy and impact on country music. We are honored to support him and all our clients as they continue to inspire audiences and shape the future of the industry.”
Greenberg Traurig clients were honored with seven notable wins in the following categories:
Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn
Group of the Year: Old Dominion
Single of the Year: Riley Green (You Look Like You Love Me)
Song of the Year: Cody Johnson (Dirt Cheap)
Music Event of the Year: Riley Green (You Look Like You Love Me)
Visual Media: Riley Green (You Look Like You Love Me)
Songwriter of the Year: Jessie Jo Dillon
Greenberg Traurig has been a legal advisor to some of the country music industry’s most influential figures for over four decades, offering guidance to recording artists, songwriters, producers, executives, writers, and actors as they navigate critical career decisions. Rosen focuses on talent representation and all facets of transactional entertainment across music, film, television, and new media industries.