See Photos Of The Best-Dressed Stars At The 2026 ACM Awards
on May 17, 2026
The 2026 ACM Awards Were Held On Sunday, May 17th
Country music’s brightest stars got all dressed up to attend the 2026 ACM Awards!
This year’s ACM Awards were held on Sunday, May 17th. The ceremony returned to its former home of Las Vegas after being held in Texas the previous three years.
Fans at home could watch the ceremony live at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT on Amazon Prime Video or on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.
Longtime host Reba McEntire stepped down this year to make way for a new host, three-time ACM Award winner Shania Twain.
“We are honored to welcome global music superstar Shania Twain as our host this year,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said in a press release before the ceremony. “We couldn’t imagine a more perfect icon to follow our previous iconic hosts, Dolly, Garth, and Reba, blending one of the most important nights in Country Music with the excitement of Las Vegas.”
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Some of the night’s top nominees included Megan Moroney (with nine nods), Miranda Lambert (with eight), Ella Langley (with seven), Lainey Wilson (with seven), and Chris Stapleton (with six).
The ACM promised an exciting lineup of performers, including Langley, Lambert, Wilson, Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Zach Top, and more.
Of course, these artists, along with many others, walked the red carpet before the ceremony began. Check out the list below to see pictures of some of the best-dressed stars and their show-stopping outfits!
Scroll Through Photos Of The Best-Dressed Stars At The 2026 ACM Awards
Emily Ann Roberts
New Female Artist of the Year nominee Emily Ann Roberts looked breathtaking in a glittery gown with a coordinating cape. She added even more sparkle to her outfit with a pair of dazzling earrings.
As for her hair, the “Whole Lotta Little” singer had her blonde locks styled into an updo with long curls framing her face.
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson surprised everyone with her red carpet look at the 2026 ACM Awards! She ditched her signature bell-bottoms for a reddish-orange strapless dress with fringe along the skirt.
This is the second time in a week we’ve seen Wilson in a dress! She just married Devlin “Duck” Hodges on May 10th, and wore a dress for their ceremony and reception.
Plus, she wasn’t wearing one of her iconic cowboy hats, either!
Cody Johnson
Multi-ACM nominee Cody Johnson looked like a true cowboy in his red carpet attire. He rocked a nice pair of blue jeans, cowboy boots, a light tan cowboy hat, and a dark blue suit jacket over a button-down shirt.
He complemented his look with a large belt buckle, a silver watch, and a horse-shaped pin on his jacket.
Lauren Alaina
Lauren Alaina took the phrase “red carpet” literally when picking out her outfit for the 2026 ACM Awards!
The “Heaven Sent” singer looked gorgeous in a bright red, glittery gown with a single off-the-shoulder sleeve. Her hair was styled in gentle waves, and she accented her look with a large statement ring and some gold bangles.
Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack looked just as beautiful as ever while walking the red carpet at the ACM Awards this year! She wore a black dress with a cinched waist and a slit up one side.
She completed her look with some simple strappy heels and some dangling earrings.
Ella Langley
Seven-time ACM nominee Ella Langley looked like a vision in a strapless, form-fitting white gown. Her long, brown hair was styled in loose waves framing one side of her face.
The most meaningful part of her outfit was the large yellow flower necklace she wore, surely referencing the title of her #1 album Dandelion.
Riley Green
Multi-ACM nominee and Marshals star Riley Green arrived to the ACM Awards in style. He wore a light brown vest with matching pants, a white button-up shirt, and a coordinating cowboy hat.
He gave his outfit a pop of color with a light orange tie.
