The most daring looks celebrities have worn at the ACM Awards over the years

Amanda KrauseMay 11, 2023, 16:54 IST

Dolly Parton attends the 2016 ACM Awards.C Flanigan/Getty Images

The 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards are being hosted in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday.
Over the years, top country musicians, models, and more have attended the event in daring fashion.

John Denver accepted the album of the year award in 1975 while wearing a sparkling, denim tuxedo.

John Denver attends the 1975 ACM Awards.Walt Disney Television Photo Archives/Getty Images

Barbi Benton's dress in 1981 had three daring details.

Barbi Benton attends the 1981 ACM Awards.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Barbara Mandrell chose a copper catsuit with cutouts for the 1995 event.

Barbara Mandrell attends the 1995 ACM Awards.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Shania Twain took home two awards in 1996 while wearing a glitter-covered gown with a keyhole cutout.

Shania Twain attends the 1996 ACM Awards.Barry King/Getty Images

Neal McCoy made a bold choice in wearing a Mickey Mouse vest in 1997

Neal McCoy attends the 1997 ACM Awards.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Each member of The Chicks wore a different bright shade in 1999.

The Chicks attend the 1999 ACM Awards.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Faith Hill stepped onto the 2000 ACM Awards red carpet in a daring wrap dress.

Faith Hill attends the 2000 ACM Awards.J. Vespa/Getty Images

Pamela Anderson attended in 2002 wearing an aqua-colored halter dress with a plunging neckline.

Pamela Anderson attends the 2002 ACM Awards.Ron Galella/Getty Images

LeAnn Rimes also wore a daring gown that year.

LeAnn Rimes attends the 2002 ACM Awards.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

Martina McBride wore a micro minidress on the 2003 red carpet.

Martina McBride attends the 2003 ACM Awards.Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

Nicole Kidman kept the backless trend going when she walked the orange carpet in 2009.

Nicole Kidman attends the 2009 ACM Awards.Jason Merritt/Getty Images

In 2011, Reese Witherspoon showed the edgy side of her style with a lace minidress.

Reese Witherspoon attends the 2011 ACM Awards.Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Shakira had the most daring dress of the night at the 2014 ACM Awards.

Shakira attends the 2014 ACM Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

Miranda Lambert wore a flowing gown fit for a goddess in 2015.

Miranda Lambert attends the 2015 ACM Awards.Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Dolly Parton's dazzling, rainbow-colored suit stood out in 2016.