{"id":432878,"date":"2026-05-18T04:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/432878\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T04:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:48:28","slug":"academy-of-country-music-awards-2026-red-carpet-all-the-best-outfits-fashion-and-celebrity-appearances-including-keith-urban-shania-twain-and-yellowstone-star-lainey-wilson-with-her-new-husband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/432878\/","title":{"rendered":"Academy of Country Music Awards 2026 Red Carpet: All the best outfits, fashion, and celebrity appearances, including Keith Urban, Shania Twain, and Yellowstone star Lainey Wilson with her new husband as they make their first red carpet appearance after surprise wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

L\ufeffas Vegas has played host to the star-studded 61st Academy of Country Music Awards<\/a> overnight.<\/p>\n

The industry’s biggest names stepped out on the red carpet\ufeff (which was actually navy blue), including Keith Urban<\/a>, Shania Twain<\/a> and newlywed Lainey Wilson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The singer and Yellowstone actress made her first red carpet appearance \ufeffsince her surprise wedding to NFL partner Devlin “Duck” Hodges<\/a> earlier this month, with the couple marking the occasion with a smooch for the cameras.<\/p>\n

\"DevlinLainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges made their first red carpet appearance since their surprise wedding. (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"KeithKeith Urban kept it casual in sneakers and cargo pants for the music awards show (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"ShaniaBy contrast, Shania Twain glammed it right up with sequins and full-length leather evening gloves. (David Becker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Wilson also performed on-stage during the awards ceremony\ufeff, as did Kane Brown, Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves.<\/p>\n

Michael Buble was among the surprise attendees at the event, with the crooner taking to the stage as a presenter during the awards show.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Miley Cyrus’ sister, actress and DJ Brandi Cyrus, was also there at the MGM Grand Arena in a chocolate mini-dress with dramatic sleeves.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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\"KaceyKacey Musgraves was one of the country music performers on the night but channelled more Dita Von Teese on the carpet. (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"MichaelMichael Bubl\u00e9 went for a monochromatic look. (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"BrandiMiley Cyrus’ sister, actress and DJ Brandi Cyrus, was also there at the MGM Grand Arena in a chocolate mini-dress with dramatic sleeves.\ufeff (David Becker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

But the navy carpet was where it was at for all the high fashion moments, complete with cowboy boots and hats for some.<\/p>\n

Cute couples<\/p>\n

Wilson and Hodges – who nailed just the right amount of country style chic with Wilson’s fringed dress and Hodges wearing a bolo tie that matched his wife’s accessories – weren’t the only loved up couples at the event.<\/p>\n

Hallie Ray Light McCollum who is expecting her second child with Parker McCollum, showed off her growing baby bump in a white silk mini-dress which matched her hubby smart casual look.<\/p>\n

\"HallieHallie Ray Light McCollum who is expecting her second child with Parker McCollum, showed off her growing baby bump in a white silk mini-dress (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"ChrisThe Voice alum Emily Ann Roberts only had eyes for her high school sweetheart turned husband Chris Sasser. (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"HayleyHayley and Tyler Hubbard looked perfectly in love. (David Becker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Voice alum Emily Ann Roberts only had eyes for her high school sweetheart turned husband Chris Sasser.<\/p>\n

One-half of country duo Florida Georgia Line, Tyler Hubbard, shared a sweet moment with his colour co-ordinated wife Hayley Hubbard as they had a date night without their three kids.<\/p>\n

Also posing it up for the cameras were country music legend Lee Ann Womack and her music producer husband Frank Liddell, as well as singer Jordan Davis and his wife Kristen.<\/p>\n

Country music power couple Dallas Wilson and Lauren Wilson were also among the attendees, with the singer\/songwriter and his marketing exec wife dazzling in colour co-ordinated black and gold ensembles.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"FrankAlso posing it up for the cameras were country music legend Lee Ann Womack and her music producer husband Frank Liddell. (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"KristenSinger Jordan Davis and his wife Kristen posed for the cameras (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"DallasDallas Wilson and Lauren Wilson were also among the attendees, with the singer\/songwriter and his marketing exec wife dazzling in colour co-ordinated black and gold ensembles (David Becker\/Getty Images)Sheer delight<\/p>\n

YouTuber Hannah Godwin, best known for her appearance on The Bachelor in the US stunned in a ‘naked’ gown that wouldn’t look out of place at the Cannes Film Festival with a feathered fishtail at the bottom of a plunging sheer diamante dress.<\/p>\n

And she wasn’t the only one trying out the Hollywood trend, with singer-songwriter Ashley Cooke showing some skin through a soft blue lace gown.<\/p>\n

Singer Dasha and TV host Alison Victoria both opted for sheer black lace in their ensembles, while \ufeffcountry music star Kelsea Ballerini wore a gold leaf print corset gown which had a sheer lining to it.<\/p>\n

\"HannahYouTuber Hannah Godwin, who is best known for her appearance on The Bachelor in the US stunned in a gown that wouldn’t look out of place in Cannes (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"AshleySinger-songwriter Ashley Cooke showing some skin through a soft blue lace gown. (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"KelseaCountry music star Kelsea Ballerini wore a gold leaf print corset gown which had a sheer lining to it (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"AlisonTV host Alison Victoria put on a cheeky display in sheer black lace trousers (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"DashaSinger Dasha also opted for sheer black look for the event. (David Becker\/Getty Images)Suited and booted<\/p>\n

It wouldn’t be a country music event without a few cowboy hats and boots on the navy carpet and fans weren’t disappointed.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter Ian Munsick went for the whole kit and kaboodle in a hat, jacket, bolo tie, big buckle belts and boots.<\/p>\n

\"IanIan Munsick attends the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"MRIAHSinger MRIAH added suede boots to her gown (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"JennaJenna Paulette added a cowboy hat to her big gown. (David Becker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

While \ufeffsinger MRIAH added suede boots to her gown and Jenna Paulette added a cowboy hat to her big gown.<\/p>\n

Tipsy singer Shaboozey mixed leather and country for his ensemble, while the Brooks & Dunn duo Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks kept it classic. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Hitmaker Riley Green, who was a performer on the night, opted for a three-piece tweed suit – a decidedly un-country look – but added the cowboy hat for authenticity.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"ShaboozeyTipsy singer Shaboozey mixed leather and country for his ensemble (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"RonnieThe Brooks & Dunn duo Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks kept it classic. \ufeff (David Becker\/Getty Images)\"RileyRiley Green, who was a performer on the night, opted for a three-piece tweed suit – a decidedly un-country look – but added the cowboy hat for authenticity.\ufeff (David Becker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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