Sexiest ACM Awards Dresses Of All Time: Kelsea Ballerini & More

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May 11, 2023 1:10PM EDT

Ahead of this year’s ACM Awards on May 11, look back at some of our favorite looks worn at the event over the years!

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Sexiest ACM Awards Looks Of All-Time

Sexiest ACM Awards Looks Of All-Time — The ACM Awards are one of the biggest and best nights in country music, so our favorite Nashville talents don’t hold back when it comes to glitz & glamour. Over the years, there have been so many memorable and sexy ACM looks. The stars are not afraid to take fashion risks on the red carpet, often piling on the sequins, glitter, and beads.

The hair and makeup looks stars take to the ACMs are always so glam, teaming big hair and smokey eyes and glowing skim for the full effect.

Here, you can see country queen Carrie Underwood dazzled in this silver and sheer LaBourjoisie dress at the ACM Awards in 2017. The stunning silver jeweled leaf patterns on the sheer gown were absolutely exquisite. The dress also featured an illusion skirt that looked like bare skin. Carrie paired her gorgeous see-through dress with a sparkling choker and earrings.

See more of the sexiest ACM Awards looks of all-time in our gallery.

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Carrie Underwood in 2022

Carrie Underwood in 2022 — Carrie Underwood sparkles in a mini dress while on the red carpet at the 2022 ACM Awards. She paired her silver dress with a gorgeous blow-out and matching clutch.

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Kelsea Ballerini in 2022

Kelsea Ballerini in 2022 — Kelsea Ballerini exudes old Hollywood glamour in her look at the 2022 ACM Awards. She rocked a majorly plunging black dress with matching gloves and a silver choker necklace.

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Maren Morrisin 2021

Maren Morrisin 2021 — Maren Morris hits the stage while accepting an award at the 2021 ACM Awards. She rocked a plunging gown and got emotional as she accepted the honor,

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Lindsay Ell in 2019

Lindsay Ell in 2019 — Lindsay Ell arrives at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Las Vegas. She looked gorgeous in this lime green gown!

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Carly Pearce In 2019

Carly Pearce In 2019 — Carly Pearce arrives at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Las Vegas. She was red hot on the arrival carpet!

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Carrie Underwood In 2019

Carrie Underwood In 2019 — Carrie Underwood wowed in a sparkling black number at the 2019 ACM Awards. The dress featured one sleeve and a double slit that showed off both of her toned legs.

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Miranda Lambert In 2019

Miranda Lambert In 2019 — Miranda Lambert slayed in a bright green dress at the 2019 ACM Awards. It was her first public appearance since secretly getting married a few months earlier.

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Maren Morris In 2019

Maren Morris In 2019 — Maren Morris showed major leg in her lavender mini dress, which also featured a long train, at the 2019 ACMs. The strapless dress showed off her tanned and glowing skin.

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Jessie James Decker in 2019

Jessie James Decker in 2019 — Jessie James Decker rocks a one-shouldered mini dress to the 2019 ACM Awards. She completed the look with red lipstick and her hair pulled back in a curly ponytail.

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Lauren Bushnell In 2019

Lauren Bushnell In 2019 — Lauren Bushnell supported her then-boyfriend, Chris Lane, at the 2019 ACM Awards. She wore a red gown which featured a thigh-high leg slit.

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Miranda Lambert In 2018

Miranda Lambert In 2018 — Miranda Lambert looked red-hot in this bright red dress at the 2018 ACM Awards. The singer flashed some skin because of the cut-out bodice.

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Miranda Lambert In 2017

Miranda Lambert In 2017 — Miranda Lambert wowed in this plunging white Steven Khalil gown at the 2017 ACM Awards. The dress featured a gorgeous floral pattern and cinched waist. Miranda walked the red carpet with then-boyfriend Anderson East.

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Jessie James Decker In 2017

Jessie James Decker In 2017 — Jessie James Decker sizzled in this sexy Abyss dress that featured a thigh-high slit at the 2017 ACM Awards. The gown was actually totally sheer and adorned with stunning sequins.

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Maren Morris In 2017

Maren Morris In 2017 — Maren Morris looked like a goddess in this plunging Michael Costello teal gown at the 2017 ACM Awards. The country singer bared her toned leg with the gown’s daring hip-high slit.

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Faith Hill in 2017

Faith Hill in 2017 — Faith Hill stunned in this hot leopard print dress by Michael Kors at the 2017 ACMs. The country legend’s dress featured a red belt that cinched her waist and she paired her look with matching red heels.

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Kelsea Ballerini In 2017

Kelsea Ballerini In 2017 — Kelsea Ballerini sparkled in this strapless two-toned Monique Lhuillier dress at the 2017 ACMs. The gown featured a thigh-high slit that bared Kelsea’s left leg and showed off her matching teal heels.

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Savannah Chrisley In 2017

Savannah Chrisley In 2017 — Savannah Chrisley turned up the heat in this sheer black dress by Bao Tranchi at the 2017 ACM Awards. The gown featured sexy see-through cutouts.

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Savannah Chrisley In 2016

Savannah Chrisley In 2016 — Savannah Chrisley rocked this sheer dress by Amato Couture, at the 2016 ACMs. The ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star’s dress was adorned with gorgeous detailing at the edge of the skirt.

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Cassadee Pope In 2017

Cassadee Pope In 2017 — Cassadee Pope rocked this sheer black and red dress by Yanina Couture dress at the 2017 ACM Awards. The see-through gown showed off Cassadee’s black bra and featured gorgeous floral embellishments.

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Carrie Underwood In 2016

Carrie Underwood In 2016 — Carrie Underwood was the ultimate golden goddess in this Davidson Zanine gown at the 2016 ACMs. The dress featured sheer detailing that revealed her toned legs.

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RaeLynn In 2017

RaeLynn In 2017 — RaeLynn wowed in this sheer black halter dress at the 2017 ACM Awards. The see-through gown included intricate lace detailing.

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Miranda Lambert In 2016

Miranda Lambert In 2016 — Miranda Lambert turned up the heat in this plunging yellow dress by Christian Siriano at the 2016 ACM Awards. The gown also featured a thigh-high slit and she paired the dress with a stunning turquoise necklace.

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Jana Kramer In 2016

Jana Kramer In 2016 — Jana Kramer rocked this sexy red dress by Rubin Singer at the 2016 ACMs. The former ‘One Tree Hill’ showed off her incredible post-baby body just a few months after giving birth to her baby girl, Jolie.

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Brittany Aldean In 2016

Brittany Aldean In 2016 — Brittany Kerr slayed in this plunging black dress with a dangerously high slit at the 2016 ACM Awards. Brittany walked the red carpet in this sexy gown with hubby Jason Aldean.

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Caroline Bryan In 2016

Caroline Bryan In 2016 — Caroline Boyer stunned in this sexy metallic gold dress at the 2016 ACMs. Luke Bryan’s wife flaunted a lot of legs with the gown’s thigh-high slit.

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