She may be 60, but Shania Twain looked years younger than her true age when she took over hosting duties at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday.
The Canadian singer–songwriter had all eyes on her svelte figure, and she kept the costume changes coming throughout the broadcast to spice things up.
Twain ultimately cycled through five different ensembles as country's biggest stars gathered at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Appearing at the ceremony were a number of contemporary country superstars, and the show featured performances from hitmakers including Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and more.
Twain signaled that she wasn't afraid to steal the spotlight when she walked the red carpet in a sparkling off-the-shoulder gown covered in silver sequins.
They formed leaf-like patterns resembling a tree canopy hovering above a large black cat that stalked across her floor-length skirt.
She may be 60, but Shania Twain looked years younger than her age when she took over hosting duties at the 2026 ACM Awards on Sunday. The Canadian singer cycled through five different looks at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas
The dark cat, which was accented with sequins, looked as if it were slinking through vegetation made from more silver sequins.
Twain added an edgy touch to her outfit with black leather gloves that reached nearly up to her shoulders, thanks to large silver buttons holding them in place.
The Man! I Feel Like A Woman! singer completed her look with a translucent sash draped from her midriff that pooled on the ground, and she wore her lustrous chestnut hair styled with bangs and thick waves cascading down her shoulders.
Her flashy outfit made a striking contrast with Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside, who wore gray–blue chinos and a navy blue sport coat with both buttons fastened as he posed with her on the red carpet.
Twain stuck to the same theme later in the broadcast, when she hit the stage in a glamorous golden gown that was also decorated with sequins.
The semi-sheer dress – which had a large cutout to showcase her fit legs – used the sequins and jewels more sparingly.
It was decorated with striped ridges swirling out from her waist and shoulders.
Twain elevated her stature with a pair of open-toe platform heels with golden metallic straps around her ankles, and she spiced up her hairdo with new curls.
Twain signaled that she wasn't afraid to steal the spotlight when she walked the red carpet in a sparkling off-the-shoulder gown covered in silver sequins
They formed leaf-like patterns resembling a tree canopy hovering above a large black cat that stalked across her floor-length skirt; pictured with ACM CEO Damon Whiteside
Twain stuck to the same theme later in the broadcast, when she hit the stage in a glamorous golden gown that was also decorated with sequins
The semi-sheer dress – which had a large cutout to showcase her fit legs – used the sequins and jewels more sparingly. It was decorated with striped ridges swirling out from her waist and shoulders
Twain elevated her stature with a pair of open-toe platform heels with golden metallic straps around her ankles, and she spiced up her hairdo with new curls
ACM Awards 2026 WINNERS: AT A GLANCE
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Ella Langley
SINGLE OF THE YEAR: "Choosin' Texas" - Ella Langley
SONG OF THE YEAR: "Choosin' Texas" - Ella Langley
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR: "Don't Mind If I Do" - Riley Green feat. Ella Langley
ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Ella Langley
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Cody Johnson
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Cody Johnson
GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Red Clay Strays
DUO OF THE YEAR: Brooks & Dunn
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Parker McCollum - Parker McCollum
The performer excelled at showing off outfits that technically kept her covered up, even though they felt far more revealing than they actually were.
Twain pulled off the trick again when she stepped out in a dress covered in white floral embroidery.
It featured a quasi-conservative design with long sleeves and a skirt that reached to the ground with a small train trailing behind, but the songstress still sizzled thanks to the dress's semi-sheer design, which revealed hints of flesh between the flowers.
She again favored a high, wide slit that put her trim legs on full display, and she accessorized with dangling earrings and gleaming bracelets.
Twain stuck to the floral theme for a darker dress that she wore on stage with Shaboozey.
The two joined forces to wish Willie Nelson a happy 93rd birthday by leading a sing-along of Happy Birthday with the audience.
Shaboozey even recorded a selfie video with the singing audience members, before he presented the award for single of the year – which had previously been won by Nelson in 1982 for You Were Always On My Mind – to Ella Langley for Choosin' Texas.
Twain complemented Shaboozey's dark jeans and black leather duster with her own sheer black dress, which had colorful floral embroidery on one hip, half her chest and the wrist of one of her long sleeves, as if they were part of a corsage.
The performer excelled at showing off outfits that technically kept her covered up, even though they felt far more revealing than they actually were. Twain pulled off the trick again when she stepped out in a dress covered in white floral embroidery
It featured a quasi-conservative design with long sleeves and a skirt that reached to the ground with a small train trailing behind, but the songstress still sizzled thanks to the dress's semi-sheer design, which revealed hints of flesh between the flowers
Twain stuck to the floral theme for a darker dress that she wore on stage with Shaboozey
complemented Shaboozey's dark jeans and black leather duster with her own sheer black dress, which had colorful floral embroidery on one hip, half her chest and the wrist of one of her long sleeves, as if they were part of a corsage
The You're Still The One singer's most conservative look of the night was a black dress that still had plenty of intriguing touches
It had a long black satin skirt that had turned-down flaps at her waist, while the bodice was made of semi-sheer black fabric decorated with mounds of rhinestones and sequins. It had a contrasting white bib and collar that helped her stand out
The translucent outfit revealed Twain's black bodysuit underneath, and it also showcased her sleek figure.
The You're Still The One singer's most conservative look of the night was a black dress that still had plenty of intriguing touches.
It had a long black satin skirt that had turned-down flaps at her waist, which made it look as if she was in the process of stripping out of it.
The dress's bodice was made of semi-sheer black fabric decorated with mounds of rhinestones and sequins, and it had a contrasting white bib and collar that helped her stand out.
Like her other dresses, this one featured a slit in the skirt, and Twain again wore platform heels to elevate her stature.
ACM Awards 2026 WINNERS
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson— WINNER
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley — WINNER
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson — WINNER
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
GROUP OF THE YEAR
49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays — WINNER
DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn – WINNER
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James
NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Avery Anna — WINNER
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts
NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore — WINNER
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Ain't In It for My Health - Zach Top
Cherry Valley - Carter Faith
Don't Mind If I Do (Deluxe) - Riley Green
I'm the Problem - Morgan Wallen
Parker McCollum - Parker McCollum — WINNER
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
"6 Months Later" - Megan Moroney
"Choosin' Texas" - Ella Langley — WINNER
"I Never Lie" - Zach Top
"Somewhere Over Laredo" - Lainey Wilson
"The Fall" - Cody Johnson
SONG OF THE YEAR
"A Song to Sing" - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
"Am I Okay?" - Megan Moroney
"Choosin’ Texas" - Ella Langley—WINNER
"I Never Lie" - Zach Top
"Somewhere Over Laredo" - Lainey Wilson
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR
"A Song to Sing" - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
"Amen" - Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
"Don't Mind If I Do" - Riley Green feat. Ella Langley — WINNER
"Trailblazer" - Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
"You Had to Be There" - Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney
VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR
"6 Months Later" - Megan Moroney
"A Song to Sing" - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
"Cuckoo" - Stephen Wilson, Jr. — WINNER
"Somewhere Over Laredo" - Lainey Wilson
"The Fall" - Cody Johnson
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Jessie Jo Dillon — WINNER
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass
ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley — WINNER
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen

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