The Cutest Couples At The 2026 ACM Awards

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Country music couples walk the red carpet together at the 2026 ACM Awards. (Photo credit: Brian Friedman/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)

Country Music’s Biggest Artists Stepped Out To Attend The 61st ACM Awards On Sunday, May 17

For some stars, the night served as the perfect excuse for a glamorous date night.

The 2026 ACM Awards were held over the weekend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shania Twain hosted the ceremony for the very first time.

The night was packed with well-deserved wins, more than a dozen performances, and plenty of other unforgettable moments.

Another thing viewers enjoyed seeing was all of the love in the air, as country stars stepped out with their significant others. Several couples made their way down the red carpet, turning heads as they arrived dressed to impress for the event.

Keep scrolling to see some of the cutest couples who attended the ACM Awards.

Lainey Wilson & Devlin “Duck” Hodges

Devlin Hodges and Lainey Wilson at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards . (Photo by Brian Friedman/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)

Lainey Wilson brought her new husband, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, with her as support for her big night. Lainey is one of the most-nominated artists this year, with seven nominations.

This is also her third consecutive nod for Entertainer of the Year, and she has won each time she’s been nominated. If she takes home the award again, Lainey will make history in the category.

Chris & Morgane Stapleton

Morgane Stapleton and Chris Stapleton attend the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM)

Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, graced the red carpet together, looking stunning for the event.

Chris leads the male nominations this year with a total of six, including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year category, as well as recognition for his hit duet with Miranda Lambert, “A Song to Sing.”

Kane & Katelyn Brown

Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. (Photo by Brian Friedman/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)

Kane and Katelyn Brown both stepped away from home as busy parents of three to enjoy a sweet date night at the ACM Awards.

Although Kane was not nominated this time around, he still took the stage as a performer.

Dan Smyers & Abby Smyers, Shay Mooney & Hannah Mooney

Abby Smyers, Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. (Photo by Brenton Ho/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)

Country duo Dan + Shay brought their wives, Abby and Hannah, to the big event in Las Vegas. The two couples posed together on the red carpet before the show kicked off, and later in the night, Dan + Shay took the stage for a very special performance.

Lauren Alaina & Cam Arnold

Cam Arnold and Lauren Alaina at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. (Photo by Brian Friedman/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)

Lauren Alaina and her husband, Cam Arnold, stepped out for a fabulous date night at the ACM Awards. Lauren was not part of the performance lineup or nominated for any awards this year, so it was a great time for the couple to sit back and relax during one of country’s biggest nights.

Parker McCollum & Hallie Ray Light McCollum

Hallie Ray Light McCollum and Parker McCollum at The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. (Photo by Brian Friedman/Dick Clark Productions via Getty Images)

Parker McCollum and his wife, Hallie, attended the ACM Awards. The couple is expecting their second child together. They shared the wonderful news in a post shared on their social media on Christmas Day.

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Megan Grisham

Hi, I'm Megan, a Nashville, TN native born and raised. I started my writing career in the entertainment industry, and living in the heart of Music City has given me an incredible chance to contribute to the world of country music. Today, I have found myself working alongside some of the biggest names in the…

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