Country fashion at the ACM Awards is always a little spicier than it's Nashville counterpart, and 2026 didn't disappoint. Enjoy the best and wildest red carpet looks for country singers and celebrities.

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As always, country couples turned heads on the ACM red carpet. This year's show is back at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and singers such as Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top and Shaboozey dressed for a good time.

As is often the case, there was a little news on the red carpet as well. One country singer announced his wife's pregnancy while another showed up wearing something fans have only seen once — on her wedding day!

Can you spot it?

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Host Shania Twain and Kane Brown had two of the bolder looks of the night. Yes, that is a panther on the country queen's gown and yes, Kane did forget his suit sleeves at home.

When your arms look like that it's probably acceptable go sleeveless. Heck, women do it all the time!

Keep scrolling for over 50 pictures from the ACM Awards red carpet. Lauren Alaina and husband Cam, Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren and Dan + Shay with their respective wives are counted among the couples.

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Not present at this year's ACMs is Meghan Moroney. That's only noteworthy here because typically her red carpet look is worth tuning in for.

2026 ACM Awards Red Carpet Pictures - See Country Music's Best Dressed!

Form-fitting gowns are in for the women on the 2026 ACM Awards red carpet while the men are taking some daring risks with formal fashion.

Here are the best, worst and most unusual outfits from the ACM red carpet, including every couple we could find before the May 17 show began on Amazon Prime.

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes

17 Country Legends Who’ve Never Won an ACM Award

The 17 artists found on this list of stars who never won an ACM Award are a combined 0-160! Seven Country Music Hall of Fame singers are included, plus more contemporary artists such as Chris Young.

Leading the list is a '90s country icon who somehow never won an ACM despite 19 tries. Can you guess who it is?

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes

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