May 17, 2026 11:20 pm EDT

Country’s biggest stars gathered at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards.

Music icon Shania Twain, 60, looked ageless in a sparkling silver gown that featured a black panther.

The Any Man of Mine hitmaker paired the look with edgy black leather gloves with silver buttons. 

Twain hosted the event, which featured performances from Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and more.

Meanwhile, country darling Kelsea Ballerini, 32, wowed in a delicate pale blue gown embroidered with golden leaves. 

Ella Langley, 27, had all eyes on her in a bridal white corset dress. The You Look Like You Love Me hitmaker accessorized her look with a statement floral necklace.

Country music icon Shania Twain, 60, looked ageless in a sparkling silver gown and chic black leather gloves as she led the glamour at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards 

She was joined by country darling Kelsea Ballerini, 32, who wowed in a delicate pale blue gown embroidered with golden leaves

Meanwhile You Look Like You Love Me hitmaker Ella Langley, 27, had all eyes on her in a bridal white corset gown

Megan Moroney leads the pack with nine nominations, followed by Lambert with eight. Rounding out the top contenders are Wilson and Ella Langley, who are locked in a tie with seven nods each. 

Other performers this year include Little Big Town, Riley Green, Parker McCollum, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top. 

Brandi Cyrus, 38, was among the early arrivals as she hit the red carpet in a mini brown dress with flowing sleeves. 

The star, who’s the older sister of singer Miley Cyrus, 33, added height to the look with open-toe brown heels.

Mackenzie Carpenter, 27, looked glamorous in a shimmering sequin gown paired with a matching shawl. 

Influencer Hannah Palmer stunned in a halter neck dress with side cut-outs. 

Sydney Thomas sizzled in a bustier top that highlighted her cleavage and a matching skirt. 

Even Cowboys Cry hitmaker Dasha, 26, slipped into a curve-hugging black dress. 

Lee Ann Womack, 59, dazzled in an off-the-shoulder metallic brown gown. The blonde beauty was joined by husband Frank Liddell. 

Country superstar Chris Stapleton, 48, was joined by glamorous wife Morgane Stapleton, 43. The power couple were perfectly coordinated couple as they stepped out in matching black ensembles. 

Twain hosted the event, which featured performances from Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and more

She was joined by Damon Whiteside, the CEO of Academy of Country Music

Ballerini’s dress featured a long train

Her hair was styles in long loose waves 

She accessorized with a chunky floral necklace

Her dress featured a dazzling train

Brandi Cyrus, 38, was among the early arrivals as she hit the red carpet in a mini brown dress with flowing sleeves

The star, who’s the older sister of singer Miley Cyrus, 33, added height to the look with open-toe brown heels

Mackenzie Carpenter, 27, looked glamorous in a shimmering sequin gown paired with a matching shawl

Country superstar Chris Stapleton, 48, was joined by glamorous wife Morgane Stapleton, 43

The power couple were perfectly coordinated couple as they stepped out in matching black ensembles 

Lee Ann Womack, 59, dazzled in an off-the-shoulder metallic brown gown

She was joined by husband Frank Liddell

Kane Brown, 32, and wife Katelyn Jae Brown, 33, matched in brown looks

The pair, who’ve been married since 2018, shared a sweet kiss  

Ashley McBryde, 42, showed off her extensive tattoos in a form-fitting brown dress

Influencer Hannah Palmer stunned in a halter neck dress with side cut-outs

Sydney Thomas sizzled in a bustier top that highlighted her cleavage and a matching skirt

Even Cowboys Cry hitmaker Dasha, 26, slipped into a curve-hugging black dress

Sabrina Sergio was red hot in a fiery silk gown 

Keith Urban, 58, hit the red carpet in a laid-back look, five months after he finalized his divorce from Nicole Kidman, 58

Urban and Kidman separated in September 2025 after nearly 20 years of marriage and two children together

He rocked a grey blazer over a blue t-shirt and white cargo pants. Urban completed the look with black and white sneakers

He mingled with Stapleton at the event

Thomas Rhett was joined by wife Lauren Atkins, who wowed in a polka dot dress

Burn It Down hitmaker Parker McCollum, 33, was joined by pregnant wife Hallie Ray. The duo are expecting their second child

Moriah, 33, showed off her Western flair by pairing a ruched white gown with pink cowboy boots

Jake Etheridge and MacKenzie Porter of Thelma & James made a glamorous duo 

Shaboozey, 31, showed off his unique style in a black leather coat and matching pants

Country heartthrob Riley Green, 37, cut a handsome figure in a dark grey vest and dress pants paired with a white button-down

He rocked his signature mustache 

Canadian singer Michael Buble, 50, opted for a vibrant blue suit

Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town happily posed on the red carpet 

Keith Urban, 58, hit the red carpet in a laid-back look, five months after he finalized his divorce from Nicole Kidman, 58.

Urban and Kidman separated in September 2025 after nearly 20 years of marriage and two children together. Their divorce was finalized in January 2026.

He rocked a grey blazer over a blue t-shirt and white cargo pants. Urban completed the look with black and white sneakers. 

Country heartthrob Riley Green, 37, cut a handsome figure in a dark grey vest and dress pants paired with a white button-down. 

Ashley McBryde, 42, displayed her extensive tattoos in a form-fitting brown dress. 

Burn It Down hitmaker Parker McCollum, 33, was joined by pregnant wife Hallie Ray. The duo are expecting their second child. 

Shaboozey, 31, showed off his unique style in a black leather coat and matching pants. 

Kane Brown, 32, and wife Katelyn Jae Brown, 33, matched in brown looks. The pair, who’ve been married since 2018, shared a sweet kiss in front of photographers. 

Moriah, 33, put her Western flair on display by pairing a ruched white gown with pink cowboy boots. 

Thomas Rhett was accompanied by wife Lauren Atkins, who wowed in a polka dot dress. 

Twain and Lainey Wilson hit the stage for an unforgettable performance  

The legendary hitmaker changed into a bedazzled gold gown 

Wilson sizzled in a black leather look and a cowboy hat

Her eye-catching look featured a dazzling silver fringe that shimmyed along her sleeves

She was joined by backup dancers in white cowboy hats 

Sabrina Sergio arrived at the event in a red hot silk gown. 

Canadian singer Michael Buble, 50, opted for a vibrant blue suit. 

Later in the night Twain and Wilson hit the stage for an unforgettable performance.

The legendary hitmaker changed into a bedazzled gold gown as she hit the stage with Wilson, who sizzled in a black leather look and a cowboy hat. 

As the longest-running country music awards show in history, the ACMs have been honoring artists since 1966. 

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