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2025 Academy of Country Music Awards: See what Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and more stars wore on the red carpet
This year's ACM Awards is being hosted by "Queen of Country" Reba McEntire.
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Country music fans, assemble: The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards is here. Just like ACM Awards past, the annual ceremony celebrates the best and brightest in the genre, while also dishing up some serious displays of country fashion.
Who could forget the bright red asymmetrical dress Taylor Swift wore to the 2009 awards show? What about Carrie Underwoodâs fringed, floor-length Oscar de la Renta gown from the 2014 ceremony?
Hosted for the 18th time by âQueen of Countryâ Reba McEntire, the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will take place at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, and will feature performances from country sensations including Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and LeAnn Rimes. Also in attendance is Keith Urban, who will receive the coveted Triple Crown Award during the show.
Country music stars know that the ACM Awards sets the stage for a dazzling red carpet moment. Here are some of the nightâs unforgettable looks.
Jelly RollJelly Roll kept his ACM Awards attire classic but cool with a black tee, slacks and textured loafers. Pulling the look together was the âI Am Not Okayâ hitmakerâs jacket, which featured black lace appliquĂŠ and white piping.
Jelly Roll. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Lainey WilsonLainey Wilson knows how to dress for a special occasion. The country crooner, who embarked on her Whirlwind World Tour earlier this year, wore a black floral-embellished top with a plunging neckline and teardrop-shaped cutouts along the midriff. Wilson finished the look with bell-bottoms and a wide-brimmed hat.
Lainey Wilson. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Nicole Kidman and Keith UrbanNicole Kidman stays red carpet ready! The Nine Perfect Strangers actress accompanied her country star husband, Keith Urban, to this yearâs awards show. Urban wore a black velvet suit sans shirt. Kidman sported a structured leather top and black pants with a draped overskirt.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. (Omar Vega/WireImage)
Chris Stapleton and Morgane StapletonChris Stapleton kept things simple with a black suit and cowboy hat. His wife, Morgane, wore a black gown with a statement neckpiece.
Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton. (Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
ShaboozeyShaboozey stepped out in a coordinating, distressed leather ensemble that featured delicately embroidered details along the collar and pockets.
Shaboozey. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Kelsea BalleriniKelsea Ballerini wore a showstopping sequinned gown with a fitted bodice and mermaid skirt.
Kelsea Ballerini. (Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Megan MoroneyMegan Moroney put on a stunning display in an asymmetrical yellow gown, which really stood out in the details. Along the sides, the gown was enclosed by beads and sparkly fringe tassels.
Megan Moroney. (Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Reba McEntire and Rex LinnA sparkly display! Reba McEntire, the host of tonightâs awards show, and her boyfriend, actor Rex Linn, wore coordinating looks. The Happyâs Place starâs ensemble featured intricate black beading along the suit jacket. For finishing touches, McEntire went country-glam with sparkly black over-the-knee boots and a bedazzled belt.
Rex Linn and Reba McEntire. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie CibrianIt was date night for country music superstar LeAnn Rimes and her husband, Eddie Cibrian. Rimes wore a semi-sheer tulle gown with a corseted bodice, while Cibrian kept things simple in an all-black suit.
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Backstreet BoysBackstreetâs back ... at the ACM Awards! Boy banders Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys suited up for the occasion. Standing out from the pack was Richardson, with his textured, light gray pinstripe look.
Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter and Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys. (LM Otero/AP)
Rita WilsonRita Wilson brought the glamour in a silver mesh midi dress.
Rita Wilson. (Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Little Big TownKimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town wore a sequinned two-piece, while fellow bandmate Phillip Sweet opted for a brown suede jacket. Married band members Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook, meanwhile, stepped out in complementary looks. Fairchild wore a long-sleeve plum minidress, while Westbrook opted for a suit with a striped jacket.
Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook. (LM Otero/AP)
Ella LangleyAmong the eveningâs best dressed was Ella Langley, this yearâs most nominated artist at the ACM Awards. Playing with animal print and texture, the âYou Look Like You Love Meâ hitmaker wore a snakeskin-print gown with a rhinestone sash and delicate eyelet lace.
Ella Langley. (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM)
Dan Smyers and Shay MooneyDan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay wore monochromatic suits. Smyers opted for burnt orange, while Shay wore light purple.
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. (LM Otero/AP)
Rascal FlattsAlso suited up were Rascal Flatts members Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus. Lead singer Gary LeVox, meanwhile, opted for a textured leather jacket, black pants and a silver wallet chain.
Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Jessie MurphJessie Murph was pretty in pink! The âBlue Stripsâ singer-songwriter wore a coordinating baby pink look: a fringed plunging top with low-rise flare pants. To round out the look? Murph brought Wilbur, her pet pig.
Jessie Murph. (Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Mickey GuytonMickey Guyton, a two-time ACM Awards nominee, wore a floor-length column dress covered in delicate silver beading.
Mickey Guyton. (Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Kassi AshtonâCalled Crazyâ singer-songwriter Kassi Ashton wore an off-white lace gown with delicate draping and a thigh-high slit.
Kassi Ashton. (Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
DashaDasha, a first-time ACM Awards nominee, wore a strapless pale pink gown.
Dasha. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Tucker WetmorePinstripes, anyone? What Not To singer-songwriter Tucker Wetmore stepped out in a gray pinstripe suit with a matching gray cowboy hat.
Tucker Wetmore. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Jessie James DeckerSinger-songwriter Jessie James Decker sparkled in an embellished champagne-colored gown.
Jessie James Decker. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Morgan SimianerWearing a sparkly silver gown with a bustier bodice and thigh-high slit was Morgan Simianer, who famously appeared on Netflixâs Cheer. The star cheerleader finished off her look with a cowboy hat and brown cowboy boots.
Morgan Simianer. (Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Franklin JonasFranklin Jonas, younger brother of Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, stepped out in an all-black suit with a silver bolo tie.
Franklin Jonas. (Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images)
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