The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are taking place Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas.

Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Riley Green, Alan Jackson, Crystal Gayle and Keith Urban are a few stars expected to attend. Newcomers like Zach Top, Ella Langley and Shaboozey will be there, as well, so the red carpet promises a wild mix of traditional and contemporary fashion, plus one or two outfits that require further explanation.

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are underway! The biggest names in country music gathered at Ford Center in Texas to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legendary awards show. Reba McEntire returned to host for the 18th time, and the fashion was on point as the stars arrived on the red carpet.