Kelsea Ballerini Radiates Rom-Com Charm at the 2024 ACM Awards

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Kelsea Ballerini stole the show at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with her stunning outfit. Channeling her inner Andie Anderson from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the 30-year-old singer rocked a golden goddess-style gown on the red carpet in Texas.

She turned heads in a silk, high-neck dress with an open back, giving off major Kate Hudson vibes from the iconic rom-com film released in 2003.

Ballerini has been nominated in two major categories at the ceremony. She will be competing against Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, and Lainey Wilson for Female Artist of the Year. Her record "Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good)" is also up for Album of the Year, going against Luke Combs' "Gettin' Old," Chris Stapleton's "Higher," Cody Johnson's "Leather," and Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time."

Additionally, Ballerini, who previously won New Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2016 ACM Awards, is set to perform during the broadcast.

In April, Ballerini hosted the 2024 CMT Music Awards and amazed everyone with nine different outfit changes during the event. One of the standout moments was when she performed her 2014 hit “Love Me Like You Mean It” wearing a gold long-sleeve bodysuit and black sheer tights without pants. Ballerini didn't hesitate to respond to critics of her bold outfit choice.

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“‘You forgot your pants for your performance’ — shut up. No, I didn’t,” she said in a TikTok video uploaded the night of the ceremony.

“‘Where are your pants?’ Shut up. It looks hot. Period. Bye,” she concluded with a laugh.

Ballerini captioned the video, “.”

Earlier this month, Ballerini attended her first Met Gala with her boyfriend Chase Stokes. The theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" and the dress code was "Garden of Time." Ballerini looked stunning in a Michael Kors gown adorned with pink and orange flowers and sheer cutouts. Stokes opted for a black sequin Michael Kors suit, going shirtless.

After the event, Ballerini took to Instagram to express her gratitude, saying, "Truly a night and experience I’ll never forget going to the Met Gala for the first time." She thanked the dream team and @michaelkors for helping her look amazing. She mentioned that she was on her way back to the studio to finish up her record, feeling incredibly lucky and thankful.

Ballerini and Stokes, aged 31, have been hitting the red carpet together regularly ever since they started dating in January 2023. Stokes shared exclusively with We in March about how they coordinate their outfits for events.

"We're not really into the whole 'matching' thing," he said. "We just try to complement each other's looks without intentionally matching. We definitely try to coordinate our outfits to look good together."

Editor's P/S:

Kelsea Ballerini's style evolution has been remarkable, from her bold outfit choices at the CMT Music Awards to her elegant appearance at the Met Gala. Her ability to command attention on the red carpet while showcasing her unique personality is truly inspiring. Her confidence in embracing different styles, including the iconic golden goddess-style gown at the ACM Awards, demonstrates her fearless approach to fashion.

Furthermore, Ballerini's outspokenness in responding to critics of her bold outfit choices at the CMT Music Awards highlights her unwavering self-assurance. Her message of self-acceptance and the importance of embracing one's body sends a powerful message to her fans and the wider public. It is refreshing to see a celebrity who is not afraid to challenge societal norms and promote body positivity.