Shania Twain stuns alongside Kelsea Ballerini and Ella Langley as they lead best dressed stars at ACM Awards 2026
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 adorned 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
Later during the show Langley accepted the Song of The Year award for her hit Choosin’ Texas, as well as the Artist-Songwriter of The Year award.
Megan Moroney led the pack with nine nominations, followed by Lambert with eight. Rounding out the top contenders were Wilson and Langley, who got seven nods each.
Other performers this year included 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 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 styled in long loose waves
Langley 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
Carter Faith, 25, looked sensational in a layered navy gown and pink ballet slippets
She was joined by Jessie Jo Dillon
Country superstar Chris Stapleton, 48, was joined by glamorous wife Morgane Stapleton, 43
The power couple were perfectly coordinated 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
Ashley Cooke dazzled in a light blue gown
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
Hayley Hubbard and Tyler Hubbard enjoyed a date night at the event
They shared a loved-up look
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.
Brad Tursi of Old Dominion and Roxanne King happily posed on the red carpet.
Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron looked handsome in a grey suit.
Andrew Whitworth was joined by daughter Sarah Whitworth.
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
Jake Etheridge and MacKenzie Porter of Thelma & James made a glamorous duo
Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town happily posed on the red carpet
Brad Tursi of Old Dominion and Roxanne King happily posed on the red carpet
Dallas Wilson and Lauren Wilson were dressed to the nines
Braxton Keith and Olivia Taylor made a chic pair
Andrew Whitworth was joined by daughter Sarah Whitworth
Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron looked handsome in a grey suit
Cody Johnson arrived wearing his signature cowboy hat
Kameron Marlowe rocked a trendy look
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.
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.
Miranda Lambert debuted her upbeat new song, Crisco, on the ACMs stage while wearing a bedazzled denim outfit.
Zach Top also took the stage to sing Honky Tonk Till It Hurts, a track from his album, Ain’t In It For My Health.
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
Twain took the stage with Shaboozey at one point
She switched into a sheer black dress
Miranda Lambert debuted her upbeat new song, Crisco, on the ACMs stage
Lambert wore a bedazzled denim outfit and rocked a white cowboy hat
Avery Anna was also among the performers
Rhett and Jordan Davis pleased the crowd with their vocals
Zach Top took the stage to sing Honky Tonk Till It Hurts, a track from his album, Ain’t In It For My Health
He paid homage to country legend George Strait with a jacket that featured his name
Langley acceptd the award for Song of the Year for Choosin’ Texas
Lambert proudly watched the special moment
Langley also accepted the Artist-Songwriter of The Year award
The country superstars slipped into different outfits inside the event
Ballerini and Tucker Wetmore shared a hug
Stapleton mingled with Shaboozey
Langley sat next to Joybeth Taylor
Ballerini cozied up to McBryde
He paid homage to country legend George Strait with a jacket that featured his name.
Brooks & Dunn took home the ACM Award for duo of the year, while The Red Clay Strays won group of the year.
Jessie Jo Dillon was named songwriter of the year for a third year in a row.
Riley Green’s hit song Don’t Mind If I Do, featuring Langley, was named music event of the year.
Cody Johnson was named male artist of the year.
Avery Anna received the best new female artist award. Meanwhile Tucker Wetmore won for best new male artist.
As the longest-running country music awards show in history, the ACMs have been honoring artists since 1966.
