Lainey Wilson Channels the Red Trend in Bedazzled Area Pantsuit With Her Mom Michelle for ACM Awards 2024 Red Carpet
Lainey Wilson put a country spin on the red trend while attending the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday in Frisco, Texas. She walked the carpet alongside her mother, Michelle.
The singer sported a double-breasted suit by Area, which featured crystallized lapels and flared pant legs. For a sensual twist, she wore no top under the jacket. She accessorized with a matching cowboy hat, platform heels and rings, completing her look with a turquoise belt and earrings. Lainey is currently styled by Cherie Kilchrist.
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Michelle, meanwhile, wore a black off-the-shoulder gown with a tiered skirt, adding on statement turquoise earrings.
Lainey wore her dirty blond tresses in beachy waves, while her makeup included pops of pink eyeshadow and mauve lips.
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Lainey is set to perform at tonight’s ceremony alongside acts like Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll and Miranda Lambert.
Lainey has performed with the “Actin’ Up” songstress before, calling the experience “unforgettable.” “I am so grateful to call [Miranda] a friend and mentor,” she told WWD in December. “I loved surprising the crowd with ‘Kerosene,’ as well as a special song we wrote together called ‘Good Horses.’ It was the first time we’ve performed the song together live.”
On Tuesday, Lainey attended Billboard’s Country Power Players event in Dallas alongside Kelsea Ballerini. Lainey appears on the cover of the magazine’s annual issue, which names the genre’s leading songwriters, producers and executives.
Rouge hues like Lainey’s look dominated the runway during the fall 2023 season, with labels such as Valentino, Carolina Herrera and Emilia Wickstead ushering in a red renaissance. Since then, scarlet shades have dominated high-profile events such as the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards, with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Ayo Edebiri and Selena Gomez partaking in the fad.
Hosted by Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will feature performances from Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton and more. The show will stream live on Prime Video, with a red carpet pre-show featuring Megan Moroney.
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