By Jessica Wedemeyer
8:18am PDT, Mar 29, 2017
The 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards air live from Las Vegas on April 2, 2017. In honor of one of country music's biggest nights, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the best fashion moments of ACM Awards past, starting with the ensemble Carrie Underwood donned in 2016. Nashville's golden girl shimmered in a stunning Davidson Zanine design. Now keep reading for more!
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2015: Jessie James Decker
It was a huge moment for maternity couture when Jessie James Decker walked the red carpet during the 2015 ACM Awards in a curve-hugging Kora Rae dress with long sleeves, a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline. At the time, the singer was pregnant with her second child, son Eric Jr., with football star Eric Decker.
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2013: Kaley Cuoco
Surprisingly, it wasn't a country star who topped the best-dressed list during the 2013 ACM Awards but "The Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco in a rock'n'roll-inspired BCBG dress.
2012: Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles played with color — and won! — during the 2012 ACM Awards. The Sugarland singer paired a yellow belt and red clutch with her coral Max Azria gown.
2011: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift looked anything but mellow in a yellow embroidered Elie Saab confection with intricate train detailing during the 2011 ACM Awards.
2009: Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough gave us major Barbie vibes — but in a good way! — in a form-fitting gold Zuhair Murad gown during the 2009 ACM Awards.
2008: Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood chose a fabulous metallic fringed Badgley Mischka frock for the 2008 ACM Awards.
2007: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift stunned in a custom Sandi Spika gown with an embossed skirt and an embellished, corseted bodice during the 2007 ACM Awards.
2006: Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson looked red-hot in a vintage gown by Travilla from The Paper Bag Princess with a plunging neckline during the 2006 ACM Awards.
2005: Molly Sims
Molly Sims kept things simple but chic in a black wrap gown, which she wore with a jeweled brooch at the waist, during the 2005 ACM Awards.
2004: Alison Krauss
Alison Krauss flaunted her figure in a curve-hugging red gown during the 2004 ACM Awards.
2003: Jennifer Hanson
Country singer and former Miss California Jennifer Hanson donned a timeless gown during the 2003 ACM Awards: a long-sleeved black dress with a plunging neckline. This look never goes out of style!
2002: Martina McBride
Martina McBride looked elegant in a long-sleeved red gown — a sexy yet age-appropriate ensemble — during the 2002 ACM Awards.
2001: Lee Ann Womack
While we're not wild about the unique ombre coloring of the gown Lee Ann Womack donned during the 2001 ACM Awards, we loved the super-flattering fit on the country legend.
2000: Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire looked lovely in an embellished light-blue spaghetti-strap gown during the 2000 ACM Awards.
1999: Faith Hill
Faith Hill killed it on the arm of longtime love Tim McGraw during the 1999 ACM Awards. The blond beauty donned a black gown with an Art Deco-inspired sheer overlay and a thigh-high slit.
1998: Mindy McCready
Mindy McCready mixed things up during the 1998 ACM Awards, and we have to admit: We were kinda into it! The late singer's ensemble consisted of a matching snakeskin-print skirt and spaghetti-strap top under sheer floral-print separates. (It was the '90s, y'all!)
1997: Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd looked white-hot in a simple spaghetti-strap sheath with delicate ruffles during the 1997 ACM Awards. She attended the show in support of her mother, Naomi Judd, and sister, Wynonna Judd, of country duo The Judds.
1996: Shania Twain
Shania Twain sparkled in a black-and-gold gown with a keyhole cutout and a thigh-high slit during the 1996 ACM Awards. While her ensemble wouldn't impress us much if she wore it today, 20 years ago, it was a total knockout!
