Photos of Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities at ACM Awards: Sparkle or Simmer?

Some of the best dressed celebrities graced the red carpet at the 2023 ACM Awards before the show started. However, like every A-list event, there were some stars that were among the worst dressed in front of the cameras. The 58th annual awards show took place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks hosting the event.

As a natural fashionista, the “Jolene” songstress looked dazzling when she walked onto the red carpet, ready to kick off her hosting duties. Damon Whiteside, the CEO of ACM, gushed over the hosting duo in a March 2023 statement, obtained by Billboard. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring this legendary pair together for the first time ever as Country Music’s Party of the Year heads to the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters,” Damon said. “From exclusive superstar performances to unexpected collaborations to the industry’s most exciting emerging talent, fans are in for an unforgettable night that can only be seen on the ACM Awards stage!”

While this wasn’t Dolly’s first time working as a host, Garth made his hosting debut this year. “The fact that they would even ask is flattering, and the fact that I get to host with Ms. Parton is unbelievable,” the ACM award winner told the outlet that month. “The surprise of the night is you’re gonna see this beautiful woman carry this 260-pound ass all night.”

The live show featured some of country music’s most highly regarded artists, including Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and more, who were nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Among the biggest names were Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Combs, as Artist of the Year is broken down into the male and female categories.

Just one month prior, Kelsea made her first official red carpet appearance with her boyfriend, actor Chase Stokes, at the CMT Music Awards. At the 2023 ACMs, fans got glimpses at their favorite couples and also stars who went solo, all dressed to the nines, of course. Scroll through the gallery to see photos of the best and worst dressed celebs at the ACMs!