The 2026 ACM Awards Red Carpet Looks Are Every Cowboy's Dream

The stars were shining bright—and not just because of the Vegas lights! Country music’s biggest names brought their A-game to the red carpet at the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, serving up serious style before a single trophy was handed out.

Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, the star-studded event was a dazzling display of sequins, fringe and cowboy boots galore.

Ready to see all the stunning cowboy core looks? Keep scrolling for the best ACM Awards 2026 red carpet arrivals!

Shania Twain

Host Shania Twain stunned in her sequins and leather gloves. Talk about cowgirl chic!

Old Dominion

Geoff Sprung, Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi of Old Dominion looked like they stepped of a saddle on the ACM red carpet! The tan, the long bowtie, it all just works!

Shaboozey

“Whiskey” singer Shaboozey shined in his black cowboy core gear!

Jenna Paulette

Singer Jenna Paulette stunned in a brown gown complete with an amazing cowgirl hat.

Chris Sasser and Emily Ann Roberts

Singer and songwriter Emily Ann Roberts and her husband Chris Sasser looked happy, in love and like they stepped out of the wild West on the red carpet tonight.

Braxton Keith

Singer Braxton Keith and his cowboy hat. That’s all we have to say.

Ian Munsick

Singer and songwriter Ian Munsick’s blue jacket and bowtie were one of the best cowboy outfits on the carpet tonight. Hands down.

How to watch the ACMs

The 2026 ACM will air live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on, Sunday, May 17. It’s available to stream on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET, with simulcasts on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel and the Amazon Music app.

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 3:16 PM.