Cristin Maher

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Cristin Maher is an associate editor living in the suburban outskirts of New York City. She is a recent graduate from Fordham University in the Bronx, where she studied Journalism, Communications and English. In the past, she has written for Spinner.com, the AOL Radio Blog and TheBoot.com.

Gallery: 2012 ACM Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

There were plenty of country stars who really shined at the 2012 ACM Awards when it came to fashion choices, but there were also lots of singers who fell flat. LeAnn Rimes, Sara Evans and Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox are just a few of the stars included in our Worst Dressed picture gallery, but they aren't the only ones who should consider hiring new stylists (or just hiring a stylist to begin with).

Gallery: 2012 ACM Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Tonight at the 2012 ACM Awards, there were a few standout country stars, like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, whose attire really blew us away. These are our picks of the Best Dressed pictures from the show, which was held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Scroll through the photos to see the most fashionable musicians who hit the red carpet at the 2012 ACM Awards.

Taylor Swift Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Taylor Swift Crowned Entertainer of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards

Big congrats to Taylor Swift! The country cutie was crowned Entertainer of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards, marking her second consecutive win of the prestigious fan-voted award. Although she was the youngest nominee in the category, going up against country vets Jason AldeanKenny ChesneyBrad Paisley and Blake Shelton, Swift managed to get the most fan votes to win Entertainer of the Year once again.

Martina McBride, Pat Monahan Train ACM Awards Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Martina McBride and Pat Monahan of Train Perform ‘Marry Me’ During Actual Wedding at 2012 ACM Awards

Martina McBride and Train frontman Pat Monahan gave two newlyweds the present of a lifetime at the 2012 ACM Awards with a performance of 'Marry Me' during a real-life, onstage wedding ceremony. Frank Tucci and Christina Davidson were both widowed single parents after they lost their spouses unexpectedly, but luckily, the pair found each other, fell in love, and got married in front of millions tonight at the ACM Awards. 

Miranda Lambert Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Miranda Lambert Delivers Heartfelt Performance of ‘Over You’ at 2012 ACM Awards

Fresh off her win for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards, Miranda Lambert had to switch from a celebratory mood to a much more somber tone as she readied herself to perform 'Over You' for the crowd gathered at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. If you're a fan of Lambert, you already know that this song has a very personal meaning to the songstress and her husband, Blake Shelton.

Sara Evans Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Sara Evans Is Lovesick at the 2012 ACM Awards With ‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’

Sara Evans' version of 'My Heart Can't Tell You No' may be a cover, but she has certainly made the song all her own, as evidenced further with her performance of the 'Stronger' single at the 2012 ACM Awards. Evans sailed through her live rendition of 'My Heart Can't Tell You No' -- a copy of Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan's 1988 original version --  and she had the crowd screaming by the close of her strong vocal performance. 

Scotty McCreery Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Scotty McCreery Snags Most Fan Votes to Win Best New Artist at 2012 ACM Awards

After a heated battle with other up-and-coming country artists, Scotty McCreery managed to garner the most fan votes to take home the Best New Artist trophy at the 2012 ACM Awards. McCreery, who has gone on to top the country charts with his debut album and single after hit single since winning season 10 of 'American Idol,' was absolutely overjoyed to be crowned the Best New Artist at the ACMs, and he could hardly contain his excitement.

Jason Aldean Kelly Clarkson Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson Win Single Record of the Year for ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’ at 2012 ACM Awards

Tonight has been a great night for country crooner Jason Aldean and his pop counterpart Kelly Clarkson! Following their win for Vocal Event of the Year, Aldean and Clarkson took home yet another trophy at the 2012 ACM Awards for 'Don't You Wanna Stay' when they snagged the award for Single Record of the Year. 

Jason Aldean Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Jason Aldean Gets Spirits Soaring With ‘Fly Over States’ at 2012 ACM Awards

Jason Aldean was just one of the many performers taking the stage at the 2012 ACM Awards on April 1, and the country rocker performed his latest single off of 'My Kinda Party,' the midtempo anthemic track, 'Fly Over States.' As usual, Aldean, who won the ACM award for Vocal Event of the Year earlier for his collaboration with Kelly Clarkson, 'Don't You Wanna Stay,' gave a great performance with his backing band. 

Miranda Lambert Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Miranda Lambert Wins Album of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards

Miranda Lambert had some stiff competition at the 2012 ACM Awards, but that didn't stop the fiery country songstress from taking the Album of the Year award at this year's show in Las Vegas. Lambert won the distinction for her chart-topping 2011 album, 'Four the Record,' which boasts singles such as 'Baggage Claim' and 'Over You.'