Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert Among 2024 ACM Awards Performers
Country Music’s “Party of the Year” is set to return to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16. Over the years, the ACM Awards…
Country Music's "Party of the Year" is set to return to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16. Over the years, the ACM Awards have produced some of the most unforgettable performances with some of the genre's biggest stars.
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The first round of performers to be announced by the Academy of Country Music for 2024 include Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, and Kane Brown.
It was previously announced that Reba McEntire is returning as the host for the seventeenth time in her career. In between her hosting gig, the country icon will also hit the stage for a special performance while introducing new music to her fans.
“I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” Reba McEntire exclaimed in a press statement. “What an honor to have been part of the past, present and now the future of the Academy of Country Music with Amazon Prime Video. I can’t wait to get to Texas and see everybody May 16th!”
The 2024 ACM nominations were announced earlier this month, including Luke Combs topping the list with eight total, Megan Moroney receiving the most nods for a female artist with six, Morgan Wallen landed six, while Johnson, Stapleton, and Wilson received five each.
"It’s an incredible honor to be nominated for this year’s @acmawards. The Lord put this dream on my heart years ago and I never would’ve dreamt it would lead me here. Congrats to my friends and fellow nominees! Let’s party in Frisco #ACMawards," Wilson posted on Instagram.
The 2024 ACM Awards will air on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT, streaming live exclusively on Prime Video.
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Kane, Katelyn, Lainey + More: 2023 ACM Red Carpet Ranked
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, takes place this Thursday, May 11 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. “Country Music’s Party of the Year” will be streamed live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 7 p.m. ET. The full rebroadcast will stream the next day for free on Amazon Freevee.
Take a look below at our ranking of country music's biggest superstars' red carpet looks.
Lily Rose
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe salmon-colored blazer would have been so nice if it weren't for the baseball cap, which ruins the whole outfit.
Bailey Zimmerman
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesDespite being handsome, we hate everything about this look. The bedazzled jacket and shiny pants outfitted with combat boots are not the vibe.
Ian Munsick
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe big hat would have been a good look with the outftit, but this oversized, gaudy blazer swallows Munsick up.
Brandy Clark
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesPairing a long white and black shirt with a cropped black and gold jacket makes Brandy's proportions look all types of wrong.
Ashley McBryde
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThough Ashley's dress is nice, it would have been refreshing to see a pop of color. A little too safe of a choice for the big event.
MacKenzie Porter
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesWe are living for this shimmering, electric blue outfit! MacKenzie took it to the next level with the cape draped over.
Hardy and Caleigh Ryan
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe studded motorcycle is a tired look, paired with black ripped skinny jeans and a baseball cap. His wife, however, stunned in this long sleeve mini dress.
Ed Sheeran
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesEd's look is pretty basic, but we do love the green color of his jacket, so props to him for the fashion attempt!
Tenille Townes
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThis would be a sick outfit for work, but for a red carpet event, the snake skin pattern isn't the right choice.
Miranda Lambert
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesMiranda's dress looks a little too prom-like with the cut she chose, even though the color looks beautiful on her.
Cheyenne Kimball
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThis sparkling gold gown looks gorgeous on Cheyenne, hugging her figure and making her look tall.
Breland
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe cool blue and white combo look really modern and chic on Breland, who even matches his glasses to his outfit!
Dolly Parton
The Iron Butterfly looked amazing in this silver fringed set.
Gabby Barrett
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThough this outfit looks a little hot for Texas, it is so edgy, so we applaud Gabby for pushing through. We are loving the drama in her cascading sleeves.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesIf we never had to see leopard print dresses on a red carpet ever again, that would be a glorious day. Meanwhile, Garth's all-black look is simple yet chic.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesWe are liking Jelly Roll's patchwork-inspired black and grey jacket, keeping the rest of his outfit within the same color scheme. His wife looked glamorous in this bronze strapless gown.
Old Dominion
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe group wore complimenting colors, and we love a matching moment. Sage, off-white, espresso, and cool blue.
Summer Duncan and Jon Pardi
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThough we love the dramatic shoulder fabric, this gold jumpsuit looks a little tacky. Jon's brown suit was perfect if it weren't for his patterned khaki hat.
Dustin Lynch
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNow this is how you do a hat. Dustin's light sand suit matches perfectly with a darker suede hat and two-tone brown cowboy boots.
Pillbox Patti
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesPatti's fuchsia gown is gorgeous on its own, but the dramatic flip of her left shoulder gives us the glam we've been looking for.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesAs always, Nicole stuns while Keith looks happy to be by her side. Her bronze tweed set brings out her strawberry blonde hair and compliments her complexion beautifully.
Lainey Wilson
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesLainey's satin green ensemble is gorgeous and fun with the cape. She should have went with a white or khaki hat, though.
Hailey Whitters
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesLoving the romanticism and color of this satin, lavender tiered gown!
Nicolle Galyon
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe only woman to wear white, Nicolle's gown is so glamorous and dramatic with the feathery trim.
Hayley Hubbard
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesHayley's pastel apricot-colored gown gives a shimmering effect that made us think it was leather at first. The gown's color looks great on her skin.
Caylee Hammack
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThis tiered pink gown is so pretty and romantic. Looks so lovely with her fiery red hair.
Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae Brown
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesWe are loving Kane's cool, muted blue suit, which matches his wife's top nicely. Also, his undershirt has an interesting cut and flows nicely.
