Taylor Swift showed off not one but two stunning dresses at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Apr. 7, and we’re having a hard time deciding which one we liked better! The 23-year-old star was a golden girl on the red carpet, stealing the spotlight in a Dolce & Gabbana gown with open-back detailing — but it wasn’t long before she slipped into her second look of the night.

Taylor Swift’s ACM Awards Performance Dress:

Taylor let her hair down for her performance and she looked stunning in a black gown from Naeem Khan’s Fall 2013 creation. The neckline put her shoulders on display. The bodice of the frock shimmered, thanks to black crystal embellishments that added the perfect touch of glamour to the look. A full, tulip-shape skirt added lots of volume to the ensemble, and it was an amazing choice! I love the way the glam gown complimented her commanding performance.

Taylor Swift’s ACM Awards Red Carpet Dress:

On the red carpet the songstress wore her hair back in a sleek and straight ponytail, where she completed her golden ensemble with Jimmy Choo shoes, Norman Silverman earrings and a Le Vian ring. Wearing her hair up kept the focus on the sexy back of the dress, while the embellished neckline of the sleeveless gown balanced out the ensemble. A nude lip and a dramatic, kohl-lined cat eye added the finishing touches to her red carpet get-up.

What do you think? Did you like Taylor’s golden gown or did you think her dramatic performance dress was the winning look of the night? Check them out and VOTE for which frock was your fave on the star.

– Katrina Mitzeliotis

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Jana Kramer was stunning in a gold Badgley Mischka gown and Norman Silverman earrings at the ACM Awards on April 7. The makeup artist who created her stunning look, Kelsey Deenihan, breaks down the step-by-step below!

Jana Kramer At Academy Of Country Music Awards — Glowing & Gorgeous

“Jana was wearing a gorgeous beaded and sequin gold Badgely Mischka dress. We wanted to pull her hair up off her shoulders and show off as much of the dress as possible. Jana’s effortless ponytail keeps her chic and youthful,” Kelsey tells HollywoodLife.com.

“As for makeup, I wanted to stay with the whole natural and effortless look. Jana’s wearing hints of rose gold and bronze, which compliment the dress and keep Jana fresh and glowing.”

On the face, she started with Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in shade 8. To set, she used NARS Powder Foundation in Medium 5. For a stunning cheek, she used NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna to add “sex appeal on the apples of her cheeks.”

On the eyes, Kelsey used “Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze in Bronze, keeping the darkest shade on the outer corners of the eye and underneath the bottom lash line.” For drama, Kelsey used “two generous coats of L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in carbon black.”

On the lips, she used NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Frivolous. And there you have it, a red carpet-worthy look!

Did you love Jana’s look at the ACM awards, HollywoodLifers? Tell us below.

– Dory Larrabee

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Her cups runneth over! Miranda Lambert put her assets on full display at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Garden Grand Arena on Apr. 7 in Las Vegas, where the star stepped out in a little black dress that was anything but basic. The 29-year-old country crooner stepped out in the sexy look that hugged her figure. The top of the frock was made out of cups, held up by straps that criss-crossed in the back. Beneath the cups, the bustier dress dipped low to show even more skin. While the star made a bold choice on the carpet, she was an inch away from a nip slip in the daring silhouette.

Miranda Lambert ACM Awards Dress:

Miranda paired the frock with statement rings and dangling earrings but left her neck bare. Considering how visible her chest is in this dress it’s clear she didn’t want to take any attention away from her assets. I have to hand it to Miranda, wearing a dress with underwire isn’t an easy task. The star, (who took home four awards), was the center of attention last night, with all eyes, (and the camera!), on her — and we’re relieved that she didn’t suffer a wardrobe malfunction!

While I’m not quite sure how she pulled it off I’m definitely relieved for the star — although we did catch her pulling up the cups on a few occasions. What do you think of Miranda’s dress? Do you like the seriously sexy ensemble or do you think the sexy dress is a little too showy? VOTE!

Katrina Mitzeliotis

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Hunter Hayes premiered his new song “I Want Crazy,” off his self-titled debut, Hunter Hayes (Encore), which is set for release June 18, during an electrifying performance at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7.

Hunter Hayes ‘I Want Crazy’ ACM Performance

Hunter, 21, took lead guitar during his performance and even walked into the crowd at one point, getting up close and personal with his fans.

Hunter was so cute on stage and had the words “let’s be crazy” scribbled across his guitar. His performance was filled with huge, personalized balloons and the song’s lyrics were printed on them. At the end, confetti spilled from the ceiling and a few special guests joined Hunter on stage.

Stevie Wonder, Luke Bryan & Blake Shelton Join Hunter Hayes On Stage

The performance got really exciting when previously announced special guest Stevie Wonder, along with hosts Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, joined Hunter on stage. They performed Stevie’s hit “Sir Duke.” Hunter took lead vocals while Stevie brought out his own horn section for the song.

Hunter is a longtime fan of Stevie — he often covers the music legend’s songs during his concerts. This must’ve been a dream come true for the country music newbie!

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Were you a fan of Hunter’s performance? Tell us what you thought below!

WATCH: Hunter Hayes – ‘I Want Crazy’ (ACM Awards 2013)

— Chris Rogers

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Kelly Clarkson has been very vocal about her 30-pound weight loss in 2012, and it looks like the star really loves flaunting her figure! The 30-year-old singer took to the stage to perform “Don’t Rush” at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Garden Grand Arena on Apr. 7 in Las Vegas, where she donned a lace mini that hugged her curves.

Kelly Clarkson ACM Awards Dress:

Kelly certainly stole the spotlight in the blue dress that seemed to scream spring. The dress featured a scalloped hemline and 3/4-length sleeves. Statement earrings and her engagement ring added the finishing touches to her performance look. While we think it’s great that Kelly loves to show off her body, we’re not quite sure this dress was the most flattering frock for the star. In the waist and beneath the bust the dress seemed to bunch up a bit, causing many to wonder if she should have sized up — although the bunching could have also resulted because of the fabric.

Earlier that night the star stepped out for the show in a long-sleeved, purple fit-and flare frock that was super flattering on Kelly’s figure. A black clutch and polka-dot, peep-toe pumps finished off her red carpet ensemble. The star was beaming when she walked in accompanied by her fiance Brandon Blackstock.

What do you think? Was Kelly’s lacy performance mini too tight or just right? Let us know what you think of the dress & VOTE.

Katrina Mitzeliotis

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The night of the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards really was Luke Bryan‘s night! Not only did he do an awesome hosting job with Blake Shelton, he also took home the most coveted award of the night — Entertainer of the Year! In the biggest shock of the night, Luke has become the first man to win to the award since 2007. Good for you Luke!

Luke Bryan: Entertainer Of The Year

Luke struggled to hold back tears when he accepted his awards, as he expressed his gratitude to the crowd.

“This is the defining moment of my life and it means the world to me, and I will never take it for granted.”  He added, “What I always wanted to be was just a country singer that got to ride on a tour bus and show up at a new stage and play music every night…every time I step on stage, it is a blessing to play for fans.”

Luke Bryan & Blake Shelton: Best ACM Awards Hosts Ever

HollywoodLife.com‘s senior reporter Chloe Melas thought that Luke and Blake were the best hosts of the ACM Awards ever! Here’s why:

Blake and Luke’s chemistry was off the charts! Luke, 36, was so funny and kept coming at Blake, 36, with jabs throughout the show.

My favorite moment was when they made fun of the ban against sideboob during the 2013 Grammys. They said that CBS had decided to ban back fat, beer belly’s and butt cracks from the ACMs this year! Then Luke reached over and rubbed Blake’s belly and it made The Voice host blush!

My second favorite moment was when Luke joked about the ABC show Nashville. Luke said that the show was about a hot, young, country star and a jealous, washed up, country artist. Then he laughed and said: “kinda like us!” Meaning that Blake is the old guy but he totally laughed it off. But the funny thing is, they’re the same age!

What do YOU think HollywoodLifers? Did Luke deserve the win?

WATCH: Luke Bryan & Blake Shelton Behind-The-Scenes At The ACMs

– Eleanore Hutch

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Just when we thought we couldn’t love Blake Shelton any more — we’re big fans of The Voice here at HollywoodLife.com — the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards proved us wrong. Blake and Luke Bryan were the perfect pair of hosts, whether they were taking funny jabs at each other, or just standing there and looking pretty.

And is it any wonder why Luke won Entertainer of the Year? I mean, the guy deserved to win based on his hosting duties alone! (Blake may have mocked Luke’s tight jeans, but we’re pretty sure no one on our staff was complaining.)

We also loved Blake’s banter with wife Miranda Lambert. Any other guy talking about seeing his wife naked would feel like an over-sharer, but for some reason, Blake sounded adorable when intro-ing Miranda. And she certainly didn’t seem to mind one bit.

To be fair, this isn’t Blake’s first time at the rodeo. He co-hosted the ACMs with Reba McEntire — who previously hosted the awards solo for many years — for the past two years, but we think Luke made a better co-host than Reba. Nothing against the country queen; we just loved watching Blake and Luke’s bromance blossom right before our very eyes. (And if there’s one thing we’ve learned from The Voice, Blake is the king of bromances.)

HollywoodLifers, did you love Blake and Luke as hosts as much as we did? Drop us a comment with your review of the ACM twosome!

— Andy Swift
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The ACM Awards brought out the most talented women in country, but Miranda Lambert seemed to be the queen of the night. Taking home Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Over You,” Miranda’s hubby and co-host of the show Blake Shelton couldn’t have been more proud!

Miranda Lambert Wins For ‘Over You’

“Over You” is the most heartfelt song by Miranda Lambert. It is very important to Blake as well. The Voice judge co-wrote the song about his brother, who passed away when he was a teenager, but could not sing it himself. Because of that, he helped his wife make it a hit.

And, a hit it is! First, Miranda took home an award for Song of the Year, which she accepted with Blake after embracing in an adorable hug backstage. Then, she looked shocked when winning again — this time for Song of the Year.

When accepting the first award, Blake did all the talking. ”Oh this is awesome you guys. Thank you so much!” Miranda said before Blake took the wheel.

“Last time this happened you didn’t get a chance to talk and you’re not going to get chance this time either,”  he laughed. “I’ve learned so much from this human being standing next to me. She blows me away . . . I used to think I was a decent songwriter until I was hanging around with her and this is proof of it. Thank you so much baby, I love you.”

Aww! So sweet.

Miranda Lambert Takes Home A Second Award

However, Miranda got a chance to say her thanks when she won for Single Record of the Year.

“I didn’t know what to say about Song of the Year because my husband was about to make me bawl and I was trying to keep it together,” she said. ”As a songwriter, having your song and your lyrics recognized by your peers is pretty much as good as it gets,” Miranda told the crowd after being handed two trophies for her and her hubby.

“And I’m so thankful for being in this genre of country music, every single time someone’s nominated, I just cheer, because I love everybody to death. So thank you for accepting me as a song writer, not just as a singer, because that means the world to me.”

Miranda Beats Out Taylor Swift & Carrie Underwood

Miranda was then completely shocked when she received an award for Female Vocalist of the Year — beating Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift!

“I for sure thought Carrie had it this year, and she damn well deserved it,” Miranda said before beginning to cry.

“Last night, a huge dream of mine came true. I went from being a little girl singing in a hairbrush to watching Shania Twain with Faith Hill, Reba McIntyre, and Kelly Clarkson. And I cried all night because I’ll never not be a fan of those women. Thank you so much for this.”

Aww, what a night!

WATCH: Miranda Lambert Wins Big At Academy Of Country Music Awards

– Emily Longeretta

CBS

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