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ACM Awards 2026: See All the Celebrity Red Carpet Fashion
Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley wore standout looks as female country artists led ACM Awards nominations with 9 for Megan Moroney.
On Sunday, the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with first-time host Shania Twain. The ceremony streamed exclusively on Prime Video, featuring performances by Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and other major country stars.
Female country artists led the pack of nominees this year. Twain assumed hosting duties from Reba McEntire, who emceed the two previous years, to celebrate country music's biggest stars.
Among the night's winners, Ella Langley took home Female Artist of the Year, while Cody Johnson won Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. Parker McCollum secured Album of the Year.
Shania Twain opted for a strapless gown by Falguni Shane Peacock from the Ashen Roses Collection, featuring a black panther motif. Kacey Musgraves turned heads in a body-hugging black strapless gown with white ruffle accents.
The event remains a premier showcase for country music, drawing significant attention to both emerging talent and established icons. The ceremony reinforced the ACM Awards' stature within the genre.