The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are tonight, and fans should expect appearances, performances, and wins by country music’s biggest stars. Ahead of the ceremony, celebrities took the red carpet to pose for photos in eye-catching looks.
People.com will be hosting an exclusive live-stream of the red carpet, starting at 6:30pm ET. The awards show begins at 8pm ET/7pm CT, and Reba McEntire will be hosting. Expect to see McIntyre on the red carpet, as well as the night’s performers, presenters, and nominees, including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Brandi Carlile, Danica Patrick, Carly Pearce, Dennis Quaid, Michael Ray, Cole Swindell, and Wilmer Valderrama.
Here are some of our favorite looks, updated live throughout the night:
Jessie Jo Dillon
Jessie Jo Dillon co-wrote Cole Swindell’s “Break Up in the End” along with Jon Nite and Chase McGill; the song is nominated for Song of the Year.
Michael Ray & Carly Pearce
The newly-engaged country music couple showed off Pearce’s beautiful engagement ring on the red carpet.
Cody & Brandi Johnson
Cody Johnson’s wife, Brandi, stunned in a white lace gown. This year, Cody had a #1 debut with his first big-label album release, Ain’t Nothin’ To It.
Reba McEntire
The host of the 2019 ACM Awards danced in a red fringe gown that matched her iconic hair color.
Maren Morris
Maren made a statement on the red carpet with a lavender dress perfect for spring. The dress features a dramatic ruffled neckline and cape-like train.
Kasey Musgraves
Kasey also brought pastel colors to the red carpet, choosing to wear high-waisted pants and a blazer in matching tye-dye ombre colors. She wore her long dark hair down and kept her makeup minimal.
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman
Keither Urban and Nicole Kidman continued to be fashion and relationship goals as they posed for photos holding hands and looking lovingly into each other’s eyes.
Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson
Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson, the trio who make up the band Midland, stayed true to their country roots and personal style, wearing casual suits and cowboy hats to the awards show, at which they are nominated for Vocal Group and Video.