The Academy of Country Music Awards, or ACMs (not to be confused with the CMAs, which are the Country Music Association Awardsâthose take place in November), were held last night in Frisco, Texas. The event drew some of country musicâs biggest names, like LeAnn Rimes, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, and Kelsea Ballerini, as well as newcomers like Shaboozey, Ella Langley, and Dasha.
The ACMsâ red carpet was a delightful mix of high-fashion looks, like Nicole Kidmanâs Monse ensemble, and cowboy-chic styles, like Wilsonâs ten-gallon hat and Langleyâs all-over snakeskin-printed dress. Speaking of animal prints, there were also several leopard looks, which brought to mind Shania Twainâs getup in the music video for âThat Donât Impress Me Much,â and one real animal: singer-songwriter Jessie Muph accessorized her baby pink look withâ¦a baby piglet.
While the piglet is my one true winner from the night, several humans took home real awards. ACM winners include Lainey Wilson, who won the coveted entertainer-of-the-year honor as well as album of the year; Ella Langley, the best-new-female-artist winner; and Zach Top, best-new-male-artist winner.
Keep scrolling for the 10 best looks from the ACMsâ red carpet.