It’s one of the biggest nights in country music! The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards returns tonight, Sunday, May 17, where some of the biggest celebrities in the genre are gathering for the 61st edition of the annual ceremony.
Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Canadian icon Shania Twain, it’s set to be a star-studded event. Some of the top nominees this year include Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, while artists like Kacey Musgraves, Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton are set to perform.
But ahead of all the country music celebrations, who’s attending the ceremony and walking the red carpet this year? We’ve rounded up some of the best looks you can’t miss from celebrities; keep scrolling for some of our favourite looks of the night.
How do I watch the 2026 ACM Awards in Canada?
Canadians can stream this year’s ACM Awards on Amazon Prime Video. The event begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 17.
The best red carpet looks at the 2026 ACM AwardsShania Twain
Shania Twain at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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The “Dirty Rosie” singer arrived on the ACM Awards red carpet in a show-stopping silver strapless gown from Falguni Shane Peacock, featuring beaded palm-tree embroidery and a large sequin panther on the skirt. The Timmins, Ont.-born artist paired the look with dramatic elbow-length leather gloves with grommet details.
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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Wilson, who recently tied the knot to Devlin “Duck” Hodges, has entered a new, glamorous style era. The “Somewhere Over Laredo” singer arrived in a strapless coral-coloured gown. The fringe-skirt look by Marmar Halim saw her ditch her trademark stetson, and she paired it with gold chandelier earrings.
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves at the 2026 ACM Awards
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The “Middle of Nowhere” singer and 2026 ACM performer vamped it up on the red carpet in a glamorous Tanner Fletcher gown with lace embellishments, a bold red lip and a retro-inspired blow-out.
Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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The Canadian crooner, who’s on hand as a presenter, wore a monochrome royal blue look and a pair of patent crocodile leather square-toe boots.
Ella Langley
Ella Langley at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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The “Choosing Texas” singer and songwriter of the year winner wore a bridal-inspired white corseted gown. The look featured a flowing skirt with a statement lariat-style necklace that showed off a statement gold flower as a tribute to her latest album, “Dandelion.”
Keith Urban
Keith Urban at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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Presenter Keith Urban looked laid back in a linen blazer, blue t-shirt, oversized white pants and a pair of sneakers.
Shaboozey
Shaboozey at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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The singer of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” wore a black leather trench coat paired with faded matching pants. He paired the look with a half-buttoned white shirt, showing off his two silver chains, black shades and a black cowboy hat.
Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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The Female Artist of the Year nominee wore a cream-coloured Roberto Cavalli gown with a corseted bodice featuring gold foliage print. She wore ethereal, honey-blonde hair in long waves, with a gold foliage accessory.
Riley Green
Riley Green at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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The “My Way” singer and Male Artist of the Year nominee suited up in a brown herringbone tailored western waistcoat with olive undertones, which he paired with a taupe coloured hat and rich brown boots.
Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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Rhett wore a mocha-coloured suit with an ivory-tone knit polo. The “Beautiful As You” singer perfectly complemented the look of his wife, Lauren Akins, who stunned in a polka dot Rodarte midi-dress with bow details on the shoulder.
Tyler Hubbard and Hayley Hubbard
Hayley Hubbard and Tyler Hubbard at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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The former Florida Georgia Line singer kept it casual in a pair of light blue jeans, suede boots and a tan blazer. His wife, Hayley, opted for a strapless olive-green column gown by Alex Perry that featured a corset bodice and an eye-catching satin knot on the waist.
Old Dominion
From left: Geoff Sprung, Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi of Old Dominion at the 2026 ACM Awards.
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Geoff Sprung, Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi of Old Dominion, nominated for Group of the Year, stuck to a neutral colour palette. Their looks allowed each member to show off their individual style cohesively without veering into boy-band territory.
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