The Exciting Highlights Of The 2024 ACM Awards: A Night To Remember

The 2024 ACM Awards started with a performance from a woman in red and ended with a woman with red hair. Country icons and newcomers teamed with out-of-genre superstars for two hours of unforgettable country music. This year's ceremony was packed with surprises, incredible performances, and heartfelt moments, making it a night to remember for fans and artists alike.

Lainey Wilson, who was a standout throughout the ceremony, kicked off the event by performing her new single "Hang Tight Honey," which many deemed one of the top three performances of the night. She not only opened the show with a bang but also closed it by winning her second-ever Entertainer of the Year award, solidifying her status in the country music scene.

Throughout the event, viewers were treated to incredible performances from artists like Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, and even pop superstar Dua Lipa, who surprised the audience by joining Chris Stapleton on stage to perform "Think I'm In Love With You," a song from his ACM-winning new album. Other unexpected collaborations included Reba McEntire joining Post Malone for an impromptu tribute to the Allman Brothers Band and Avril Lavigne performing "Bulletproof" with Nate Smith, showcasing the versatility and unity within the music community.

In addition to the thrilling performances, the evening also featured a red carpet gallery that highlighted the best, worst, and boldest dressed attendees. The ACM Awards, held on May 16 in Frisco, Texas, was not just about the music; it was a celebration of style and glamour in the country music genre.

2024 ACM Awards Performances:

• Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, "Purple Irises"
• Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa, "Think I'm In Love With You"
• Cody Johnson, "Dirt Cheap"
• Jason Aldean Tribute To Toby Keith, "Should've Been a Cowboy"
• Jelly Roll, "Liar"
• Kane Brown, "Georgia On My Mind"
• Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, "Stick Season & Mountain With a View"
• Lainey Wilson, "Hang Tight Honey"
• Miranda Lambert, "Wranglers"
• Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne, "Bulletproof"
• Parker McCollum, "Burn It Down"
• Post Malone, Medley
• Reba McEntire, "I Can't"
• Thomas Rhett, "Beautiful As You"
• Tigirlily Gold, "Shoot Tequila"