2026 ACM Awards Highlights Ignite Buzz over Shocking Male Artist Winner — Photos
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson made her ACM Awards appearance a romantic one as she arrived alongside Devlin “Duck” Hodges. The couple shared a kiss on the red carpet while posing for photographers.
Wilson wore a flowing red dress with textured detailing, while Hodges opted for a dark suit paired with a Western-style bolo tie. The affectionate moment quickly drew attention online, with many fans focusing not only on the couple’s chemistry but also on Wilson’s fashion choice.
Social media users had plenty to say about Wilson’s appearance. On Facebook, one netizen wrote, “Say no to the dress! Bell bottoms, boots, and your signature hat!” Another commented, “I almost didn’t recognize her without her cowboy hat.”
Other reactions focused on the couple itself. One viewer shared, “Congratulations to the beautiful couple. Lainey is one of my favorite artists,” while another added, “They gonna have pretty babies 😍.”
Comments on Instagram were similarly enthusiastic. Someone else wrote, “like this dress style better for a change,” while another speculated, “I swear she’s pregnant in this photo she’s glowing.”
Another fan praised the pair directly, “My absolute favorite couple!! 🧑🤝🧑”
Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges shared a kiss while posing on the ACM Awards red carpet | Source: Getty Images
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert brought classic country style to the awards night as she attended the event with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. The singer stood out in a black mini dress decorated with colorful floral embroidery and bird designs, pairing the look with bright red cowboy boots, while McLoughlin kept it classic in a black suit and tie.
Another photo showed Lambert posing solo with her ACM Awards trophies. Smiling for photographers, she proudly showcased her embroidered dress and signature red boots.
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin posed together during the ACM Awards in Las Vegas | Source: Getty Images
Miranda Lambert posed with her ACM Awards trophies in Las Vegas | Source: Getty Images
Chris Stapleton’s Wife, Morgane
Morgane Stapleton attended the 2026 ACM Awards alongside her husband, Chris Stapleton, as the couple posed together on the red carpet in Las Vegas. Morgane wore a sleek black gown with a deep neckline, while Chris kept to his signature style with a black suit, long beard, and cowboy hat.
The pair stood closely together for photographers during the arrivals portion of the event. Morgane’s appearance quickly sparked discussion online.
Comments on Instagram focused heavily on Morgane’s appearance. One netizen wrote, “She has lost alot@of weight [sic],” while another shared, “Morgan has lost so much weight wow 😳.”
Others praised her overall look. One commenter wrote, “She’s gotten even more beautiful!”
On the same platform, reactions continued under another post. One person commented, “Ozempic does wonders she looks beautiful,” while another shared, “She is Beautiful and love how he loves her!”
Another admirer compared Morgane to the fashion world, writing, “She could be a supermodel!!!!!”
Morgane and Chris Stapleton posed together on the ACM Awards red carpet in Las Vegas | Source: Getty Images
Alison Victoria
Alison Victoria turned heads on the ACM Awards red carpet in a sheer black lace gown with an open-back design. The television personality posed over her shoulder for photographers, showing off the dress’s intricate lace details and dramatic silhouette.
Alison Victoria showcased an open-back look with intricate lace detailing on the ACM Awards carpet | Source: Getty Images
Emily Ann Roberts
Emily Ann Roberts embraced classic glamour in a sparkling gold gown featuring sheer sleeves and a flowing cape-style design. The singer smiled brightly as she posed on the red carpet at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The shimmering dress featured detailed embellishments that reflected the lights around the arrivals area, giving the look an elegant finish.
Emily Ann Roberts completed her red carpet look with flowing cape-style sleeves and shimmering embellishments | Source: Getty Images
Mackenzie Carpenter
Mackenzie Carpenter arrived in a fitted champagne-colored gown covered in sparkling embellishments. The singer completed the look with a matching scarf-style wrap draped around her shoulders.
Carpenter posed confidently for photographers as the shimmering gown caught the light along the red carpet.
Mackenzie Carpenter paired her sparkling gown with a matching draped scarf-style accessory | Source: Getty Images
Dasha
Dasha brought understated glamour to country music’s biggest night in a fitted black gown with subtle sparkling details and a sleek sleeveless design. Smiling for photographers in Las Vegas, the singer kept her look polished and modern without relying on dramatic accessories.
The streamlined outfit stood out for its simplicity during a night filled with bold textures and oversized silhouettes.
Dasha opted for a sleek all-black look during the red carpet arrivals | Source: Getty Images
Hannah Palmer
Hannah Palmer embraced full red carpet drama in a flowing strapless gown covered in gold and bronze patterns. The model spread out the wide skirt while posing for photographers, creating one of the evening’s more theatrical fashion moments.
Loose waves and minimal jewelry helped keep the focus on the gown’s bold print and voluminous shape.
Hannah Palmer showcased the dramatic silhouette of her patterned gown during the arrivals event | Source: Getty Images
Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack arrived in an elegant off-the-shoulder black gown with a glossy finish and flowing train detail. The country singer smiled as she posed for photographers. The classic silhouette paired with modern textures gave Womack’s look a refined but eye-catching finish.
The 2026 ACM Awards delivered no shortage of headline-making fashion moments, but the online conversation did not stop with this year’s red carpet.
Lee Ann Womack paired classic styling with a modern glossy fabric for her red carpet appearance | Source: Getty Images
As viewers continued debating standout looks from stars like Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson, and Morgane Stapleton, many were also reminded of another ACM appearance that once set social media on fire — Megan Moroney’s bold canary yellow gown from the 2025 ceremony.
Whether it was the heated reaction to the winners or the intense discussion surrounding the red carpet looks, the 2026 ACM Awards proved that this year’s ceremony sparked just as much conversation online as it did onstage.
