/Shania Twain stuns at the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors in Nashville

Shania Twain stuns at the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors in Nashville


Shania Twain saddled up for a night of music and worthy recognition at the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday.

The 56-year-old country queen, rocking a leopard print cowboy hat, strolled the red carpet in plunging black velvet gown with dramatic train.

She was joined at the annual ceremony at Ryman Auditorium by the likes of Kelsea Ballerini and pop punk singer Avril Lavigne.

Arrivals: Shania Twain saddled up for a night of music and worthy recognition at the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday

Arrivals: Shania Twain saddled up for a night of music and worthy recognition at the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday

Twain’s show-stopping dress trailed behind her as she showcased her enviably fit frame and ample bust for the cameras.

Layered beneath the garment was a rust toned bralette and she added some drama with a pair of arm-length black velvet gloves 

Twain curled honey toned tresses flowed out from under her wild cowboy hat and brushed the top of her shoulders.

The You’re Still The One singer accessorized with a pair of dazzling diamond drop earrings and a sparkly emerald statement ring.

Dazzling: The You're Still The One singer accessorized with a pair of dazzling diamond drop earrings and a sparkly emerald statement ring

Dazzling: The You’re Still The One singer accessorized with a pair of dazzling diamond drop earrings and a sparkly emerald statement ring

Wow! The 56-year-old country queen, rocking a leopard print cowboy hat, strolled the red carpet in plunging black velvet gown with dramatic train

Wow! The 56-year-old country queen, rocking a leopard print cowboy hat, strolled the red carpet in plunging black velvet gown with dramatic train

Show-stopping: Twain's show-stopping dress trailed behind her as she showcased her enviably fit frame and ample bust for the cameras; Twain and fellow country singer Kelsea Ballerini pictured

Show-stopping: Twain’s show-stopping dress trailed behind her as she showcased her enviably fit frame and ample bust for the cameras; Twain and fellow country singer Kelsea Ballerini pictured

Pose up! Twain struck a pose or two just moment before stepping onto the red carpet

Pose up! Twain struck a pose or two just moment before stepping onto the red carpet

Keeping her hat in mind, Twain slipped her feet into a pair of sexy leopard print knee-high boots.

As for makeup, Twain – who reigns supreme as the best-selling female artist in country music history – rocked a smokey brown eyeshadow look topped with champagne shimmer.

Her pout was painted a glossy nude shade and her ageless visage was sculpted with a soft application of contouring and bronzing powders.

Kelsea Ballerini sparkled as she arrived to the annual shindig in a skintight white floor-length gown covered in iridescent rhinestones.

Sparkling: Kelsea Ballerini sparkled as she arrived to the annual shindig in a skintight white floor-length gown covered in iridescent rhinestones

Sparkling: Kelsea Ballerini sparkled as she arrived to the annual shindig in a skintight white floor-length gown covered in iridescent rhinestones

The country cutie's getup had a chic mock neck and a mermaid-style train

The country cutie’s getup had a chic mock neck and a mermaid-style train

Angelic: Ballerini looked angelic ahead of her red carpet arrival

Angelic: Ballerini looked angelic ahead of her red carpet arrival

The country cutie’s getup had a chic mock neck and a mermaid-style train.

Keeping her dress the focus, Ballerini’s golden blonde hair was styled in a messy low bun and she sported a pair of diamond stud earrings.

The Roses hitmaker gave herself a sultry gaze with a soft blend of brown and bronze shadows paired with a glossy pink lip. 

Avril Lavigne showed off her wild side in a spiked leather jacket with leopard sleeves and matching hood.

Wild side! Avril Lavigne showed off her wild side in a spiked leather jacket with leopard sleeves and matching hood

Punk: The Complicated singer completed the look with a matching pleated leopard mini skirt and black combat boots

Wild side! Avril Lavigne showed off her wild side in a spiked leather jacket with leopard sleeves and matching hood. The Complicated singer completed the look with a matching pleated leopard mini skirt and black combat boots

Miranda Lambert put her tanned and toned legs on display in a bright orange blazer and matching skirt upon her arrival to the award show

Plus one: The Little Red Wagon hitmaker was joined by her hunky husband Brendan McLoughlin, who looked dapper in a black suit and a maroon tie

Miranda Lambert put her tanned and toned legs on display in a bright orange blazer and matching skirt upon her arrival to the award show. The Little Red Wagon hitmaker was joined by her hunky husband Brendan McLoughlin, who looked dapper in a black suit and a maroon tie

The Complicated singer completed the look with a matching pleated leopard mini skirt and black combat boots.

Her bleached blonde hair, which was dip dyed orange, flowed down her chest in messy waves and she rocked a bold black smokey eye. 

Miranda Lambert put her tanned and toned legs on display in a bright orange blazer and matching skirt upon her arrival to the award show.

The Little Red Wagon hitmaker was joined by her hunky husband Brendan McLoughlin, who looked dapper in a black suit and a maroon tie.

Longtime pair: Trace Adkins cozied up to his wife Victoria Pratt during their time on the red carpet

Longtime pair: Trace Adkins cozied up to his wife Victoria Pratt during their time on the red carpet

Super group: Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town looked every bit the country super group as they posed beside one another on the red carpet

Super group: Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town looked every bit the country super group as they posed beside one another on the red carpet

Trace Adkins cozied up to his wife Victoria Pratt during their time on the red carpet.

The country crooner donned a black leather cowboy hat and a blue and white tie-dyed blazer with a black dress shirt and black trousers.

His stunning wife showcased her fit figure in a red lace dress with a thigh-high slit and see-through long sleeves.

Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town looked every bit the country super group as they posed beside one another on the red carpet. 

Moving forward: Morgan Wallen oozed confidence amid continued attempts to regain the respect of country music listeners after a video of him using the N-word was leaked in February 2021

Moving forward: Morgan Wallen oozed confidence amid continued attempts to regain the respect of country music listeners after a video of him using the N-word was leaked in February 2021

Going strong: Chris Stapleton looked every bit the country star in a cowboy had with turquoise details as he wrapped an arm around his longtime wife Morgane Stapleton

Going strong: Chris Stapleton looked every bit the country star in a cowboy had with turquoise details as he wrapped an arm around his longtime wife Morgane Stapleton

Morgan Wallen oozed confidence amid continued attempts to regain the respect of country music listeners after a video of him using the N-word was leaked in February 2021.

Chris Stapleton looked every bit the country star in a cowboy had with turquoise details as he wrapped an arm around his longtime wife Morgane Stapleton.

Mickey Guyton exuded elegance as she strolled the red carpet in a black velvet high-neck gown with a thigh-high slit. 

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay suited up for the evening in complimentary pastel tones. 

Elegance: Mickey Guyton exuded elegance as she strolled the red carpet in a black velvet high-neck gown with a thigh-high slit

Elegance: Mickey Guyton exuded elegance as she strolled the red carpet in a black velvet high-neck gown with a thigh-high slit

Dynamic duo: Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay suited up for the evening in complimentary pastel tones

Dynamic duo: Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay suited up for the evening in complimentary pastel tones

Howdy! Lainey Wilson looked like a retro cowgirl in a pair of brown flared spandex pants and a green suede hat styled with a brown satin embroidered blouse

Flowy: Carly Pearce stunned in an aqua-toned accordion dress with flowy sleeves and a belted waist

Gussied up: Lainey Wilson looked like a retro cowgirl in a pair of brown flared spandex pants and a green suede hat styled with a brown satin embroidered blouse. Carly Pearce stunned in an aqua-toned accordion dress with flowy sleeves and a belted waist

Lainey Wilson looked like a retro cowgirl in a pair of brown flared spandex pants and a green suede hat styled with a brown satin embroidered blouse. 

Carly Pearce stunned in an aqua-toned accordion dress with flowy sleeves and a belted waist.

Tiera Kennedy wowed the crowd as she showcased her toned legs through the slit in her shimmy pink floor-length gown. 

Beth Ditto showcased her show-stopping style in a shimmering gold wrap dress that paired nicely with her bold blue eyeshadow and red hair.

Shimmering: Tiera Kennedy wowed the crowd as she showcased her toned legs through the slit in her shimmy pink floor-length gown

Shimmering: Tiera Kennedy wowed the crowd as she showcased her toned legs through the slit in her shimmy pink floor-length gown

Bold: Beth Ditto showcased her show-stopping style in a shimmering gold wrap dress that paired nicely with her bold blue eyeshadow and red hair

Bold: Beth Ditto showcased her show-stopping style in a shimmering gold wrap dress that paired nicely with her bold blue eyeshadow and red hair

Honoree: Songwriter of the Year Honoree HARDY put on a loved-up display with his beau Caleigh Ryan, who turned heads in a sparkling green gown with a plunging neckline

Honoree: Songwriter of the Year Honoree HARDY put on a loved-up display with his beau Caleigh Ryan, who turned heads in a sparkling green gown with a plunging neckline

Songwriter of the Year Honoree HARDY put on a loved-up display with his beau Caleigh Ryan, who turned heads in a sparkling green gown with a plunging neckline.

Jordan Davis suited up for the occasion in blue plaid as he was joined by wife Kristen O’Connor, who looked beautiful in a colorful ruffled gown. 

Charlie Worsham and Lily Rose proved the power of basic black as they hit the carpet in predominantly black number with subtle pops of color.

Jesse Frasure and Ashley Gorley cut stylish figures in black jackets and black skinny jeans for the night.

Sonny Throckmorton beamed for the cameras beside a lovely lady dress in a black and red floral dress. 

Plaid and ruffles: Jordan Davis suited up for the occasion in blue plaid as he was joined by wife Kristen O'Connor, who looked beautiful in a colorful ruffled gown

Plaid and ruffles: Jordan Davis suited up for the occasion in blue plaid as he was joined by wife Kristen O’Connor, who looked beautiful in a colorful ruffled gown

Back in black: Charlie Worsham and Lily Rose proved the power of basic black as they hit the carpet in predominantly black number with subtle pops of color

Back in black: Charlie Worsham and Lily Rose proved the power of basic black as they hit the carpet in predominantly black number with subtle pops of color

Back in black: Charlie Worsham and Lily Rose proved the power of basic black as they hit the carpet in predominantly black number with subtle pops of color

Closet staples: Jesse Frasure and Ashley Gorley cut stylish figures in black jackets and black skinny jeans for the night

Closet staples: Jesse Frasure and Ashley Gorley cut stylish figures in black jackets and black skinny jeans for the night

Beaming: Sonny Throckmorton beamed for the cameras beside a lovely lady dress in a black and red floral dress

Beaming: Sonny Throckmorton beamed for the cameras beside a lovely lady dress in a black and red floral dress

Gussied up: Kelsea Ballerini hit the stage in a slinky black mini dress and a pair of studded boots before rocking a tuxedo-inspired dress with a veiled top hat

Gussied up: Kelsea Ballerini hit the stage in a slinky black mini dress and a pair of studded boots before rocking a tuxedo-inspired dress with a veiled top hat

Gussied up: Kelsea Ballerini hit the stage in a slinky black mini dress and a pair of studded boots before rocking a tuxedo-inspired dress with a veiled top hat

Wow! Ballerini was joined by a crew of hunky shirtless dancers

Wow! Ballerini was joined by a crew of hunky shirtless dancers

Superstars: Miranda Lambert and Shania Twain posed for a photograph together while seated inside the auditorium

Superstars: Miranda Lambert and Shania Twain posed for a photograph together while seated inside the auditorium

Punk meets country! Avril Lavigne and Shania Twain seen schmoozing during the star-studded ceremony

Punk meets country! Avril Lavigne and Shania Twain seen schmoozing during the star-studded ceremony

Strumming: Brad Warren and Brett Warren of The Warren Brothers seen playing guitar during their set

Strumming: Brad Warren and Brett Warren of The Warren Brothers seen playing guitar during their set

Hostess: Carly Pearce, dressed in a pale blue number, owned the stage during her hosting gig

Hostess: Carly Pearce, dressed in a pale blue number, owned the stage during her hosting gig

Honored: Morgan Wallen was the night's ACM Milestone Award Honoree

Honored: Morgan Wallen was the night’s ACM Milestone Award Honoree

Smooth vocals: Dierks Bentley put on a passionate display with guitar in hand as he performed

Smooth vocals: Dierks Bentley put on a passionate display with guitar in hand as he performed

Crooners: Michael Wilson Hardy and Ernest Keith Smith of 'HARDY and ERNEST' performing

Crooners: Michael Wilson Hardy and Ernest Keith Smith of ‘HARDY and ERNEST’ performing

Winners: ACM Milestone Award Honoree Morgan Wallen, and ACM Songwriter of the Year Honoree HARDY

Winners: ACM Milestone Award Honoree Morgan Wallen, and ACM Songwriter of the Year Honoree HARDY

Mingling: Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay and Ernest seen mingling backstage

Mingling: Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay and Ernest seen mingling backstage

Having a laugh! Chris Stapleton and Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town put on a jovial display during their time backstage

Having a laugh! Chris Stapleton and Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town put on a jovial display during their time backstage

Taking the stage: Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn took to the stage to present

Taking the stage: Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn took to the stage to present 

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