The biggest stars of country music gathered at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Country music icon Shania Twain, 60, looked ageless in a sparkling silver gown and chic black leather gloves as she hosted the event.
Performances and Nominees
The ceremony featured performances from Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and more. Megan Moroney led the pack with nine nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight. Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley were tied with seven nods each. Other performers included Little Big Town, Riley Green, Parker McCollum, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.
Red Carpet Highlights
Brandi Cyrus, 38, was among the early arrivals, wearing a mini brown dress with flowing sleeves and open-toe brown heels. Mackenzie Carpenter, 27, looked glamorous in a shimmering sequin gown with a matching shawl. Influencer Hannah Palmer stunned in a halter neck dress with side cut-outs, while Sydney Thomas sizzled in a bustier top and matching skirt. Cyrus was joined by Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music.
As the longest-running country music awards show in history, the ACMs have been honoring artists since 1966.
