The Worst Dressed Stars in ACM Awards History: Country Music Stars Who Hit Flat Notes on the Red Carpet

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards red carpet is a showcase of glamour and style, but not every fashion choice hits the mark. Over the years, some country stars have made questionable sartorial decisions that landed them on the worst-dressed lists.

Here, WWD looks back at the worst dressed guests in the show history.

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Gabby Barrett

Gabby Barrett wore a fiery red dress with statement shoulders paired with leather leggings at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman wore a black minidress with a white panel and black buttons below the neckline.

See all the worst looks in ACM Awards history in the gallery below.

The 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards will be held on May 16 in Frisco, Texas, hosted by Reba McEntire. Performers include Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton and more. Early winners include Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, and Tigirlily Gold. The show will stream live on Prime Video, with a red carpet pre-show featuring Megan Moroney. Presenters include Alabama, Little Big Town, Sara Evans and Little Big Town.

ACM Awards Worst Dressed Stars of All Time on the Red Carpet, Photos

2024 ACM Awards nominees:

Entertainer of the Year
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley Mcbryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson

Male Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty

Group of the Year
Flatland Cavalry
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

New Female Artist of the Year
Kassi Ashton
Ashley Cooke
Hannah Ellis
Kylie Morgan
Megan Moroney

New Male Artist of the Year
Ernest
Kameron Marlowe
Dylan Scott
Conner Smith
Nate Smith

New Duo or Group of the Year
Neon Union
Restless Road
Tigirlily Gold

Album of the Year
Gettin’ Old, Luke Combs
Higher, Chris Stapleton
Leather, Cody Johnson
One Thing At A Time, Morgan Wallen
Rolling Up The Welcome Mat (For Good), Kelsea Ballerini

Single of the Year
“Burn It Down,” Parker Mccollum
“Fast Car,” Luke Combs
“Last Night,” Morgan Wallen
“Need A Favor,” Jelly Roll
“Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis

Song of the Year
“Fast Car,” Luke Combs
“Heart Like A Truck,” Lainey Wilson
“Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis
“The Painter,” Cody Johnson
“Tennessee Orange,” Megan Moroney

Music Event of the Year
“Can’t Break Up Now,” Old Dominion, Megan Moroney
“Different ‘round Here,” Riley Green (Ft. Luke Combs)
“I Remember Everything,” Zach Bryan (Feat. Kacey Musgraves)
“Man Made A Bar,” Morgan Wallen (Feat. Eric Church)
“Save Me,” Jelly Roll (With Lainey Wilson)

Visual Media of the Year
“Burn It Down,” Parker Mccollum
“Human,” Cody Johnson
“In Your Love,” Tyler Childers
“Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis
“Tennessee Orange,” Megan Moroney

Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Hillary Lindsey
Chase Mcgill
Josh Thompson

Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Zach Bryan
Ernest
Hardy
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

Launch Gallery: ACM Awards Worst Dressed Stars of All Time on the Red Carpet, Photos

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