Fashion

2014 Academy of Country Music Awards Red Carpet Was All Glam

It’s not often that we get to see the country music crowd shine on the red carpet, but when we do, we’re never disappointed by the sophisticated, fun, and sometimes downright insane looks stars like Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and more show off. At last night’s Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), the ladies of country were looking more glamorous than ever, with styles ranging from sexy crop tops (hello, Taylor Swift!) to gorgeous gowns and everything in between. Want to see who took home the awards for best-dressed star in our book? Click through for the 10 contenders.

by Mary Avant

Taylor Swift

It’s safe to say the country princess shocked everyone last night when she showed up in a thigh-baring skirt and J. Mendel crop top at the awards show — a surprising first Swift. Staying on trend with her black-and-white combo, subtle cutouts, wavy bob, and pink lip, Swift gave us a mature look that we wouldn’t mind seeing more of on her future red-carpet appearances.

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Carrie Underwood

With her blonde locks and beautiful smile, Underwood shines no matter what she’s wearing. But when she throws on a super-shimmery, fringe-heavy gown from Oscar de la Renta, there’s no denying her star (and style) power.

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Shakira

Bringing a little Latin sass to the ACM red carpet, The Voice coach Shakira looked sexy and stunning in her deep green Zuhair Murad gown, complete with a mermaid silhouette and bold, all-over cutouts.

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Faith Hill

Hill's is a timeless, classic beauty that never goes out of style. She proved that yet again last night when she showed up on the ACM red carpet in a fabulously draped, plunging, powder blue Saint Laurent gown, which she paired with nothing but a voluminous bob, delicate pendant necklace, and simple clutch.

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Olivia Munn

Showing off her sexy side, the actress and ACM presenter attended last night’s awards show in a cleavage- and leg-baring, red-hot number from Reem Acra, which she complemented with matching red lips, peep-toe pumps, and a simple, swept-back bun.

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Miranda Lambert

Looking absolutely flawless in her nude, curve-hugging, and subtly sparkling Randi Rahm dress, the ACM winner was easily one of the sexiest and best-dressed stars on the red carpet.

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Kellie Pickler

Pickler positively glowed in her spring-ready, strapless lavender gown from designer Romona Keveza. With its flowing skirt and embellished waist detailing, the ensemble was only outshone by Pickler’s dangling, dazzling earrings and on-trend bob.

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Jamie Lynn Spears

The newlywed made an appearance at this year’s ACM awards looking casually cute in her Aztec-printed dress, which she paired with bright heels, loose waves, and a sexy, smoky eye.

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Sheryl Crow

The country crooner stunned in her flowing, geometric-print Christian Siriano gown — a dramatic look she complemented with gold chandelier earrings, natural makeup, a metallic cuff, and a boxy clutch.

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Kacey Musgraves

She may be a relatively new star on the country music scene, but Musgraves has a definite flair for style, which she showed off last night in her voluminous, ruched, and belted Miu Miu gown.

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