LITTLE ROCK, AR – February 17, 2025 – Arkansas’ vibrant country music scene is set to shine once again as the 2025 Arkansas Country Music Awards nominees have been announced. Among this year’s honorees, Cliff & Susan lead with an impressive five nominations, while Pamela Hopkins secures a prestigious nomination for Album of the Year.
Dynamic husband-and-wife duo Cliff & Susan have earned recognition in five major categories:
- Entertainer of the Year
- Vocal Duo/Group of the Year
- Music Collaboration of the Year (“Last Call” featuring Erin Enderlin)
- Album of the Year (“Fiddle & Keys”)
- Album of the Year (“Freedom Sings Arkansas Vol. 01: Veterans Songs”)
Expressing their gratitude, Cliff & Susan shared, “THANK YOU to all who voted! We love celebrating Arkansas Country music every year at the Arkansas Country Music Awards. We couldn’t do this without you.”
Multi-talented country artist Pamela Hopkins has also earned a prestigious nomination for Album of the Year for her latest release, “Lord Knows I Ain’t No Saint.” Produced by Kenny Royster, P.T. Houston, Andy Wallis, Big Shane Thornton, and Hopkins herself, the album showcases her signature storytelling and powerful vocals.
Hopkins expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you to those of you who support my music and took the time to place a nomination for me! I really appreciate the support!
The Arkansas Country Music Awards is an annual red-carpet event that recognizes the state’s most talented country artists, songwriters, producers, and instrumentalists. The 2025 awards will once again honor both rising stars and legendary figures in Arkansas music.
Nathan Hunnicutt, President of the Arkansas Country Music Awards, emphasized the significance of the event: “Arkansas boasts some of the most accomplished artists, songwriters, producers, and instrumentalists in country music. This event is one night where all of this history, and future, is celebrated.”
For more information about the Arkansas Country Music Awards, visit www.arkansasmusic.org.