Academy of Country Music Awards: Country’s Stars Sparkle

The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was invaded by Nashville’s best and brightest on April 6th 2014 as the 49th Academy of Country Music Awards commenced. The red carpet was filled with glamorous gowns, short and sexy dresses, suits and ties and of course Country music’s staple accessories, cowboy hats and boots!

Skin, plunging necklines, skin, cut-outs, black and white and have we mentioned skin? That’s right, the biggest trend of the night was flashes of skin. With low cut necks, sleeveless and strapless gowns and playful cut-outs, the women of country showed off. Besides skin the combination of black and white was another prevalent red carpet fad, showing us these stars know fashion since the color combo is also a spring/summer 2014 trend. Jewel, Kimberly Schlapman, Hillary Scott and Jon Pardi all got in on the black and white action.

While many looked fabulous a few caught our eye; Taylor Swift stunned in a J. Mendel crop top and long skirt (which was black and white), Faith Hill proved she’s still got it in a Saint Laurent gown with long sleeves and a plunging neckline, Kimberly Perry went unique with a Georges Hobieka high-neck gown with a beaded Art Deco design and Carrie Underwood radiated glamor in a beaded Oscar de la Renta.

Not to be out done by the ladies, some gentlemen knew how to make an entrance and get our attention. Jake Owens sported an entirely red suit, Frankie Ballard wore a bright blue embellished suit, Hunter Hayes went for a light silver suit, blue undershirt and brown dress boots and Keifer Thompson donned a metallic, snakeskin jacket. All in all, the red carpet was almost as entertaining as the awards show!