2026 ACM Awards: See The Glamorous Photos From The Red Carpet
By Kelly Fisher
May 18, 2026
Shania Twain, newlyweds Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges, Parker McCollum and wife Hallie Ray Light McCollum (expecting Baby No. 2), Kacey Musgraves and other artists turned heads on the red carpet at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Twain is making her debut as host of the 61st annual ACM Awards show as the event returned on Sunday evening (May 17) to the MGM Garden Arena stage in Las Vegas, Nevada. Top-nominated artists include Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top and Cody Johnson. Many of those artists joined the star-studded lineup of performers, along with Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Riley Green, Little Big Town and more. The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” legend previously said she’s “thrilled” to host the show, “especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night.”
The 61st ACM Awards show is airing live at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT. Find the live-updated list of winners here, and continue scrolling to see some of the most glamorous red carpet looks.