The Best Dressed Stars at the 2025 ACM Awards

Country music’s biggest stars attended the 60th Annual ACM Awards on Thursday, May 8.

While the award show provided no shortage of incredible moments, the red carpet provided an array of dazzling looks from nominees and guests like Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Mickey Guyton and Ella Langley, who brought sparkle to this year’s red carpet, while Shaboozey and duo Dan + Shay offered unique takes on men’s suiting.

See our picks for the best dressed of the night below!

Kelsea Ballerini

She might have been snubbed, but Kelsea Ballerini hit the ACM Awards red carpet looking like a total winner. The “Baggage” singer dazzled in a sequin nude gown with an unexpected detail: a black triangle bra top that added a touch of edginess to the romantic gown.

“I wanted to find a carpet outfit that felt kinda timeless and classic, so that I could always look back at these photos and this night and feel good about it,” she told CountryNow about her look ahead of the show.

Nicole Kidman

Though Nicole Kidman came to support husband Keith Urban at the ACMs, she dominated the red carpet in a fashion-forward ensemble. The Babygirl actress’s look consisted of a sleeveless leather turtleneck worn with a draped skirt that hung in an asymmetrical hem at the side of her hips. For added visual interest, Kidman tapped into the Gen Z-approved trend of layering skirts over trousers.

Her hair also made headlines. Just three days after debuting a bob at the Met Gala, she was back to a long hair look.

Shaboozey

Fresh off his stylish 2025 Met Gala debut, Shaboozey appeared on the ACMs red carpet in a distressed brown leather cowboy-like suit. The “Tipsy” songwriter added fun elements to his look with moto gloves and a black ruffled bow in place of a classic tie.

Megan Moroney

Ahead of the ACMs, Megan Moroney told PEOPLE she saw How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days recently and became “obsessed” — so much so that she channeled the slinky yellow dress that Kate Hudson’s Andie Anderson wears in the movie. Moroney’s rendition of the look consisted of a one-shoulder Cult Gaia dress with side cutouts. She even frosted herself with a yellow diamond necklace (iykyk).

Reba McEntire

As the host for the 2025 ACM Awards, Reba McEntire’s red carpet look was bound to be a show-stopper. The country icon went chic in an all black look consisting of a blazer and matching pants, but the ensemble contained embroidered black sequins that ran up the length of her sleeves. The “I’m a Survivor” singer completed the ensemble with an unexpected pair of glittering black thigh-high boots.

Dan + Shay

Who says suits have to be boring? Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of country duo Dan + Shay embraced the spring color palette in terracotta and lavender suits respectively.

Lainey Wilson

Continuing her allegiance to bell-bottoms, Entertainer of the year winner Lainey Wilson showed up in a black pair for the ACM Awards red carpet. She paired the classic flares with an ornate, black floral appliqué jacket with black and silver beaded elements. Wilson wasn’t afraid to show a hint of skin, as the jacket had a plunging, cleavage-baring neckline and stomach cutouts.

Ella Langley

Ella Langley also played with textures for her red carpet look. While her snake print gown — complete with a floor grazing train — was enough to turn heads, the garment also contained black lace panels for a moody touch.

Jessie James Decker

Jessie James Decker went for the bronze on ACM Awards red carpet. The “I Look So Good” singer wore a striped nude-colored gown that featured metallic beading in different shapes, giving the simple silhouette a unique texture.

Brittney Spencer

Brittney Spencer had one of the more classic looks on the ACMs red carpet. The “My First Rodeo” singer dazzled in an off-the-shoulder black velvet gown with an elegant gathered detail at the waist. Spencer showed off a hint of skin with a thigh-grazing slit. She also piled on the accessories including a statement necklace, pearl bracelets and a big bow.

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes went for a nearly nude look for the ACMs red carpet, appearing a skin-tone colored mesh dress with a ruched bodice. The star’s sheer skirt left little to the imagination and put her legs on display.

Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce also showed off some skin with her ACM Award red carpet dress. She dared to bare in a chain mail silver gown from The New Arrivals, featuring a mega slit. She teamed the sexy design with silver Jimmy Choo pumps and David Yurman jewelry.

Mickey Guyton

Mickey Guyton dialed up the glitz in an art deco-inspired gown that featured multiple rows of sparkling sequins. The country star didn’t stop the sparkle at just her gown, though — she piled on the jewelry with an array of silver rings and bracelets to complete her look.

Dasha

At first glance, Dasha appeared to go simple in a blush pink strapless gown with a subtle trumpet silhouette. But the design actually featured a gold iridescent pebble pattern that covered the whole dress in texture. She teamed the look with a diamond tennis necklace and mermaid waves.

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