ACM Honors: See The Red Carpet Looks From Carly Pearce, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and More

ACM Honors will premiere Tuesday, September 13 at 8/7c on FOX.

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Lauren Jo Black

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August 25, 2022

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Carly Pearce, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson; Photos by Getty Images For ACM

Music City was abuzz on Wednesday evening as some of country music’s hottest stars ascended upon Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors (ACM Honors). 

Miranda Lambert; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Miranda Lambert; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Ahead of the show, the presenters, performers and honorees made their way down the red carpet, each showcasing their unique and stylish looks. 

Shania Twain and Mickey Guyton; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM
Shania Twain and Mickey Guyton; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM

ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Miranda Lambert turned heads with a highlighter orange mini dress, while fellow honoree, Shania Twain, and presenter Mickey Guyton stunned in black velvet gowns. 

Kelsea Ballerini, Shania Twain; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Kelsea Ballerini, Shania Twain; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Performer and reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year sported her signature style – bell bottoms, and Kelsea Ballerini was the talk of the town as she walked the red carpet in Shania Twain’s iconic gown from the 1999 GRAMMYs. 

“It’s Shania’s night! When I was asked to be a part of it, to honor her, we were just thinking about every possible way that we can highlight every stage of her career,” Ballerini told Entertainment Tonight ahead of the show. “One of the things that I think she’s an icon because of is her fashion, and the way she’s always pushing boundaries. I wanted to honor that part of her too.”

Avril Lavigne; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Avril Lavigne; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Pop-punk star Avril Lavigne was also on hand to honor the legendary Shania Twain. For her red carpet look, Lavigne sported a style inspired by an iconic look from Twain’s “That Don’t Impress Me Much” music video.

Tiera Kennedy shined in a baby pink gown with a plunging neckline. 

While the ladies certainly brought it, the gentlemen also cleaned up nicely for the occasion. 

ACM Songwriter of the Year HARDY opted for an edgy red carpet look, sporting a blue and black printed blazer over a gray tee, while ACM Milestone Award recipient Morgan Wallen looked dapper in a navy blue suit. 

Jordan Davis arrived wearing a blue plaid suit with brown boots that paired nicely with his wife’s floral dress. 

See more of the ACM Honors red carpet looks below. 

Carly Pearce; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Carly Pearce; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM
Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM
Morgan Wallen; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Morgan Wallen; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Trace Adkins; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Trace Adkins; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Dan + Shay; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Dan + Shay; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Mickey Guyton; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Mickey Guyton; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Jordan Davis; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Jordan Davis; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
ERNEST: Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
ERNEST: Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Lainey Wilson; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Lainey Wilson; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Lily Rose; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Lily Rose; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
HARDY: Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM
HARDY: Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM
Caitlyn Smith; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Caitlyn Smith; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Little Big Town; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM
Little Big Town; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM
Shania Twain; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Shania Twain; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Hosted by reigning ACM Female Artist of the Year, Carly Pearce, the star-studded event will air in a two-hour special on FOX on Tuesday, September 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). 

Dubbed “Country Music industry’s favorite night,” ACM Honors recognized several special honorees, including ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Miranda Lambert, ACM Spirit Award recipient Chris Stapleton, ACM Poet’s Award recipient Shania Twain, ACM Milestone Award recipient Morgan Wallen and ACM Film Award recipient Yellowstone. 

Performers and presenters included Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, The Warren Brothers, Brooks & Dunn, Dan + Shay, Eric Church, Jordan Davis, ERNEST, Jesse Frasure, Vince Gill, Ashley Gorley, Mickey Guyton, HARDY, Wynonna Judd, Avril Lavigne, Little Big Town, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and more. 

ACM Award winner and Grammy nominee Trace Adkins was also on hand to perform his cover of “A Country Boy Can Survive,” from the upcoming FOX country music drama MONARCH, in which he stars alongside Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel.

ACM Honors will premiere Tuesday, September 13 at 8/7c on FOX.

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Lauren Jo Black

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.