| 40th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2005 |
| Location | Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Hosted by | Various |
| Most awards | Alison Krauss Brad Paisley Keith Urban Gretchen Wilson (2 each) |
| Most nominations | Kenny Chesney Tim McGraw Keith Urban Gretchen Wilson (5 each) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 40th Academy of Country Music Awards were held on May 17, 2005, at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Paradise, Nevada.