THE biggest names in country music arrived in Texas for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards.
On Thursday night, Reba McEntire, 69, returned to host the big awards show in Frisco, Texas.
Many A-list artists were nominated, including Jelly Roll, 39, Lainey Wilson, 31, Kane Brown, 30, Chris Stapleton, 46, Kacey Musgraves, 35, and Kelsea Ballerini, 30.
Many artists will take the stage, including host Reba, Thomas Rhett, 34, Miranda Lambert, 40, Nate Smith, 38, Avril Lavigne, 39, and a duet from Blake Shelton, 47, and Gwen Stefani, 54.
Take a look at all the stars who are showing off their fashion sense on the red carpet.
Jelly roll
Need A Favor hitmaker Jelly Roll posed with a heart as he showed off his impressive weight loss.
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The nominated artist wore a black shirt underneath a brown jacket and matching pants along with Nike sneakers.
He showed off his tattoos, flashy bracelets and necklace.
Jelly Role is nominated for the biggest award of the night: Artist of the Year.
He was also nominated for Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year for Need A Favor and Musical Event of the Year for Save Me with Lainey Wilson.
Dan + Shay
Former The Voice coaches Dan + Shay show off their pearly whites in sharp suits.
Dan Smyers, 36, opted for a black and white ensemble, while Shay Mooney, 32, added some color to her look.
Recently, the two were unable to return for the next season of the competitive series.
“We’ve been touring a lot this year, which we’re really excited about but obviously doesn’t allow us to go back to,” they said.
Lainey Wilson
Watermelon Moonshine artist Lainey Wilson looked red hot in a matching jumpsuit.
The jacket’s lapels were covered in red sequins as she kept herself covered by having nothing underneath.
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The Academy of Country Music Awards aired on Thursday, May 16 (above Old Dominion)
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Artist of the Year
- Chris Stapleton
- Cody Johnson
- Jelly roll
- Kane Brown
- Lainey Wilson
- Lucas Pentes
- Morgan Wallen
Female Artist of the Year
- Ashley McBryde
- Kacey Musgraves
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Lainey Wilson
- Megan Moroney
Male Artist of the Year
- Chris Stapleton
- Cody Johnson
- Jelly roll
- Lucas Pentes
- Morgan Wallen
At the bottom, she surprised with wide pants and black boots.
She also added a red cowboy hat on top of her gorgeous blonde hair.
Dasha
Dasha, whose real name is Anna Dasha Novotny, is an emerging country music artist who went viral on TikTok this year.
His latest album, What Happens Now? was released in February 2024 and features songs like 42, Austin, Talk of the Town, Even Cowboys Cry and King of California.
She currently has 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The 24-year-old star dressed to the nines, with her long blonde hair tied into a ponytail, while looking gorgeous in a navy blue dress with diamond spaghetti straps.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
Couple Blake and Gwen were all smiles as they posed for photographers.
Blake looks his best in his country in a black button-down shirt under a jacket with brown snakeskin on the shoulders.
To match the jacket, he wore cowboy boots and similar jeans.
Meanwhile, his pop singer wife wore a brown leather jacket covered in feathers.
Gwen apparently wore nothing underneath her top except black tights which showed off her toned legs.
She accessorized with a black necklace and platform shoes.
Kelsea Ballerini
Miss Me More singer Kelsea Ballerini stunned on the ACM red carpet in a gold look.
The singer’s dress was a skin-tight top with a long train behind her.
Kelsea was nominated for Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Rolling Up The Welcome Mat (For Good).
She also gave an incredible performance in another sparkly gold outfit.
Reba McEntire
ACM host Reba walked the red carpet with her boyfriend Rex Linn walked the red carpet together.
Reba dressed to impress in her shiny black ensemble.
The Voice coach wore a sequin-filled jacket with a tank top underneath.
On the bottom, she teased her toned legs underneath lacy wide-leg pants with tassels scattered across the bottom.
Meanwhile, her boyfriend lightly matched Reba in a gray button-down jacket.
Miranda Lambert
Little Red Wagon performer Miranda Lambert shined on the ACM’s red carpet.
The country star showed off some major cleavage in a stunning black dress with a small train at the back.
To complement the look, the dress featured an aqua and silver belt and a necklace worn as a choker.
She added more jewelry to her look with rings, earrings, and a matching bag.
Avril Lavigne
Pop punk star Avril Lavigne shared a smile as she posed for paparazzi on the red carpet.
The Complicated singer wore a black hoodie covered in holes, along with ripped wide-leg jeans.
Avril will perform her new song Bulletproof with Nate Smith during the big event.
Thomas Rhett
Thomas, 34, showed off his country best in a denim suit, brown boots and a white cowboy hat.
He will also perform at the awards ceremony.
The singer has more than 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
His most streamed songs include Die A Happy Man (617 million), Marry Me (353 million) and Unforgettable (319 million).
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