TheAcademy of Country Music Awardsbrought together the biggest names in country in Las Vegas on Sunday night.Before the big show — which sawReba McEntirehost for the 16th time and featured a slew of epic performances — PEOPLE caught all the behind-the-scenes action on the red carpet.Devin DawsonandMichael Rayran into each other while on the red carpet with their significant others —Leah SykesandCarly Pearce, respectively. The couples had a sweet moment talking about how they bothjust got engagedbefore posing for photos together.Devin Dawson, Leah Sykes, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray.Jason Kempin/ACMA2019/GettyAlso turning the show into a date night wasLauren Bushnelland beauChris Lane, who waited for Bushnell to fix her dress before posing for photos together. As Lane did interviews, Bushnell looked on.Be sure to check out PEOPLE’sfull ACM Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell.Denise Truscello/ACMA2019/GettyHostReba McEntirewas in great spirits as she arrived with boyfriendSkeeter Lasuzzo. While McEntire twirled in her dress for photographers, Lasuzzo was more demure. Later, he waited patiently for her as she did her PEOPLE interview.Reba McEntire and Skeeter Lasuzzo.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicBe sure to check out PEOPLE’sfull ACM Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.Brett Youngarrived with wife Taylor — and hergrowing bump! When Young sawLuke Combson the carpet, he started belting out Combs’ hit “Beautiful Crazy.” In response, Combs broke out in laughter.Brett and Taylor Young.Frazer Harrison/ACMA2019/GettyAsBachelorcoupleColton UnderwoodandCassie Randolphmade theirred carpet debut, they packed on the PDA. When they thought no one was looking, they snuck in a kiss and said life hasn’t really gotten back to normal since the show’s finale aired on ABC.Ethan Miller/GettyRELATED GALLERY:Taylor! Blake! Nicole and Keith! The Most Glorious Throwback Photos from the 2009 ACM AwardsOne of the most anticipated couples to make theirred carpet debutwasMiranda Lambertand her new husbandBrendan McLoughlin. After posing together, McLoughlin stepped off to the side so that Lambert could take some quick solo shots. Lambert then reached out her hand and said “Ready?” to McLoughlin before holding onto his elbow and introducing him to several people down the carpet.Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin.Jason Kempin/ACMA2019/GettyKeith UrbanandNicole Kidmanwere the equivalent of royalty when they arrived on the red carpet. As they walked down the carpet, they held each other’s hands and made time to stop and take selfies with fans at the gates.Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.John Shearer/WireImage)Meanwhile,Luke BryanandKelly Clarksonshared a warm embrace after arriving at the same time.The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards aired live from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS.
TheAcademy of Country Music Awardsbrought together the biggest names in country in Las Vegas on Sunday night.
Before the big show — which sawReba McEntirehost for the 16th time and featured a slew of epic performances — PEOPLE caught all the behind-the-scenes action on the red carpet.
Devin DawsonandMichael Rayran into each other while on the red carpet with their significant others —Leah SykesandCarly Pearce, respectively. The couples had a sweet moment talking about how they bothjust got engagedbefore posing for photos together.
Devin Dawson, Leah Sykes, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray.Jason Kempin/ACMA2019/Getty
Also turning the show into a date night wasLauren Bushnelland beauChris Lane, who waited for Bushnell to fix her dress before posing for photos together. As Lane did interviews, Bushnell looked on.
Be sure to check out PEOPLE’sfull ACM Awards coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell.Denise Truscello/ACMA2019/Getty
HostReba McEntirewas in great spirits as she arrived with boyfriendSkeeter Lasuzzo. While McEntire twirled in her dress for photographers, Lasuzzo was more demure. Later, he waited patiently for her as she did her PEOPLE interview.
Reba McEntire and Skeeter Lasuzzo.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Brett Youngarrived with wife Taylor — and hergrowing bump! When Young sawLuke Combson the carpet, he started belting out Combs’ hit “Beautiful Crazy.” In response, Combs broke out in laughter.
Brett and Taylor Young.Frazer Harrison/ACMA2019/Getty
AsBachelorcoupleColton UnderwoodandCassie Randolphmade theirred carpet debut, they packed on the PDA. When they thought no one was looking, they snuck in a kiss and said life hasn’t really gotten back to normal since the show’s finale aired on ABC.
Ethan Miller/Getty
RELATED GALLERY:Taylor! Blake! Nicole and Keith! The Most Glorious Throwback Photos from the 2009 ACM Awards
One of the most anticipated couples to make theirred carpet debutwasMiranda Lambertand her new husbandBrendan McLoughlin. After posing together, McLoughlin stepped off to the side so that Lambert could take some quick solo shots. Lambert then reached out her hand and said “Ready?” to McLoughlin before holding onto his elbow and introducing him to several people down the carpet.
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin.Jason Kempin/ACMA2019/Getty
Keith UrbanandNicole Kidmanwere the equivalent of royalty when they arrived on the red carpet. As they walked down the carpet, they held each other’s hands and made time to stop and take selfies with fans at the gates.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.John Shearer/WireImage)
Meanwhile,Luke BryanandKelly Clarksonshared a warm embrace after arriving at the same time.
The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards aired live from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS.
source: people.com
