All the Must-See Looks at the 2021 ACM Awards

From glam and glitzy gowns to country-casual denim, stars had fun with fashion at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. See the most talked-about looks at Nashville's big night 

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Maren Morris

Maren Morris
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takes the plunge in a draped LBV halter gown, which she told PEOPLE she had picked out since the Grammys.

"That was probably the earliest I've ever just put a dress on and been like, 'This fits me like a glove. Save this for the ACMs in a few months because I know I'm going to be obsessed with it then,'" the night's winner told PEOPLE ahead of the show.

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Carrie Underwood

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sticks to her signature high-shine style in a glamorous tulle ballgown with silver embroidery for her powerful medley of gospel hymns.

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Elle King and Miranda Lambert

Elle King and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Elle King and Miranda Lambert. Brent Harrington/CBS

have a rocker-chic coordinating moment in their crystal-embellished black jumpsuits, cropped jackets with blue and pink fringe, Stuart Weitzman boots and blonde beach waves.

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Mickey Guyton

Mickey Guyton
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goes sexy and sleek in a Naeem Khan V-neck long-sleeve embroidered gown, paired with Stuart Weitzman heels.

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Kelsea Ballerini

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goes glam in a strapless green Dolce & Gabbana gown with thigh-high slit and matching green heels.

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Miranda Lambert

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takes another pass down the red carpet in a full denim look. The superstar wears a chambray shirt under a jean jacket, with flared Lee pants, white boots, turquoise jewels by Mud Lowery and cowboy hat.

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Jimmie Allen

Jimmie Allen
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teams his bright purple tux with white accents with a matching hat, double-strand necklace and statement rings.

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Tenille Arts

Tenille Arts
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has an edgy princess moment in her off-the-shoulder draped Dolce & Gabbana gown with chain metal detailing, paired with strappy Stuart Weitzman sandals.

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Martina McBride

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rocks a long-sleeve embroidered mini dress with lace-up heels and statement earrings.

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Karen Fairchild

Karen Fairchild
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shines in a pleated Stella McCartney mini dress, teamed with over-the-knee boots and drop earrings.

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Gabby Barrett

Gabby Barrett
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keeps it cool in a printed sheer high-neck blouse with flared L'Agence jeans and pointy-toe pumps.

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Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce
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pops in pink in her one-shoulder Monique Lhuillier high-slit gown, accessorized matching pink sandals and jewelry by Anabela Chan.

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Blanco Brown

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pays homage to the late rapper DMX on the back of his jacket, which he teams with a black turtleneck, jeans, crossbody bag and yellow beanie accent.

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Ingrid Andress

Ingrid Andress
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goes boho-chic in a custom fringe knit bra and light blue trousers by Stella McCartney, paired with matching periwinkle heels and clutch.

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Eric Church

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keeps the attention on his statement snakeskin jacket, with a black tee, pants, boots and shades.

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Kimberly Schlapman

Kimberly Schlapman
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in a glittery green tea-length dress with pink ruffled accents, paired with ankle-strap sandals.

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Leslie Jordan

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has some fun on the carpet, posing in his high-shine amber suit covered in western-inspired patches, paired with a brown sweater and cowboy boots.

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