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Red Carpet Glam! The Best, Worst & Wackiest Fashions At Kids’ Choice & ACM Awards


Posted on Apr 02, 2012 @ 08:30AM - Add a comment

By Leah Ornstein - Radar Features Editor

It was a glam-packed weekend on the red carpet, as Hollywood’s hottest stars hit the Kids’ Choice Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards dressed to rock and shock! 

From country singers to young Hollywood idols, designer duds were all over the place, but not everyone hit the high note a la mode. RadarOnline.com has all the style winners and sinners in our special best, worst & wackiest dressed roundup! 

PHOTOS: The Kids’ Choice And The ACM Awards Red Carpet Winners & Sinners

Taylor Swift was the winner of the weekend in more ways than one, rocking two fab looks to both events and scoring major awards. The country cutie hit the KCA on Saturday in a totally sexy Old Hollywood glam Maria Lucia Hohan halter bustier dress, which she perfectly paired with Nicholas Kirkwood metallic sandals and Lorraine Schwartz bling. She followed it up on Sunday at the ACMs, dominating the country crowd in a white and gold J. Mendel gown that featured cutout sides, paired with Christian Louboutin heels and Lorraine Schwartz bling again.

Did Jada Pinkett Smith get styled by Willow for the Kids’ Choice Awards?  The actress clearly was trying to fit in with the youthful crowd, wearing a hot pink Catherine Malandrino jumpsuit with a denim jacket and chunky wedges. And how about that hair?

It was a glam-packed weekend on the red carpet, as Hollywood’s hottest stars hit the Kids’ Choice Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards dressed to rock and shock! 

From country singers to young Hollywood idols, designer duds were all over the place, but not everyone hit the high note a la mode. RadarOnline.com has all the style winners and sinners in our special best, worst & wackiest dressed roundup!

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Taylor Swift Entertainer Of The Year For 2nd Year In A Row At Country Music Awards


Posted on Apr 01, 2012 @ 04:00PM - 2 comments

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Taylor Swift was crowned entertainer of the year for the second straight year at Sunday's 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and in her acceptance speech, she gave a shout-out to an ailing fan, Kevin McGuire, a high school football player fighting cancer who she invited to the awards before he was hospitalized Friday. 


"Thank you so much to the fans who voted for this,” the 22-year-old, looking gorgeous, said in her acceptance speech. “I am so happy about this! I want to say to my fellow nominees in this category (They were: Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney). I respect you so much and I love you.

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Taylor Swift was crowned entertainer of the year for the second straight year at Sunday's 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and in her acceptance speech, she gave a shout-out to an ailing fan, Kevin McGuire, a high school football player fighting cancer who she invited to the awards before he was hospitalized Friday.

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Taylor Swift Taking Teenage Cancer Victim As Her Date To ACM Awards


Posted on Feb 25, 2012 @ 12:00PM - 9 comments

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Taylor Swift has invited an 18-year-old leukemia sufferer as her date to the American Country Music Awards.

The big-hearted songstress was invited to Kevin McGuire's prom in New Jersey but was unable to make it. She decided to make up by taking him as her date to the country music awards!

"Kevin I'm so sorry but I won't be able to make it to your prom," Swift posted on her Facebook page. "But I was wondering, the ACM Awards are coming up. Would you be my date?"

Taylor Swift has invited an 18-year-old leukemia sufferer as her date to the American Country Music Awards.

The big-hearted songstress was invited to Kevin McGuire's prom in New Jersey but was unable to make it. She decided to make up by taking him as her date to the country music awards!

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PHOTOS & VIDEO: ACM Awards: Taylor Swift Wins Entertainer Of The Year, Miranda Lambert Cleans Up


Posted on Apr 04, 2011 @ 07:10AM - Add a comment

Taylor Swift was crowned entertainer of the year, while Miranda Lambert received four awards during Sunday's 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, and RadarOnline.com has all the details for you.

Taylor Swift was crowned entertainer of the year, while Miranda Lambert received four awards during Sunday's 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, and RadarOnline.com has all the details for you.

"This is the first time that I've ever won this and I'm just losing my mind," Swift, 21, said upon receiving the award, which was voted on by fans. "The fact that this is from the fans makes it so special."

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PHOTOS: The Best, Worst & Wackiest Fashions Of The 2011 Academy Of Country Music Awards


Posted on Apr 04, 2011 @ 05:35AM - 1 comment

Country music's hottest stars along with Hollywood A-listers including headed over to Las Vegas on Sunday for the 46th Academy of Country Music Awards dressed to rock and shock in the best, worst & wackiest fashions--and RadarOnline.com has all the photos!

Country music's hottest stars along with Hollywood A-listers including headed over to Las Vegas on Sunday for the 46th Academy of Country Music Awards dressed to rock and shock in the best, worst & wackiest fashions--and RadarOnline.com has all the photos!

PHOTOS: The Best, Worst & Wackiest Fashions Of The 2011 Academy Of Country Music Awards

It's always a fashion face-off when Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood walk the same carpet, and tonight was no exception.  While TayTay opted for a stunning, mellow yellow Elie Saab embroidered gown and Neil Lane jewels, the former American Idol stepped out of her comfort zone by wearing a powerful purple Jean Fares Couture gown, which featured edgy embellished pockets and a super low-cut back.

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As for the major la mode miss, Nicole Kidman wasn't exactly country strong with her L' Wren Scott look.  The bigscreen babe, who was there to support hubby Keith Urban, wore a skintight snaky dress with a furry shrug that didn't do her any justice.

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Julianne Hough brightened up the carpet in a fresh and fabulous fashion. The beautiful Burlesque star and girlfriend of Ryan Seacrest stunned in a coral halter gown, which she paired with emerald and gold jewels and a crafty VBH clutch.

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And Brooklyn Decker had the same spring in her step, wearing a salmon skintight Victoria Beckham dress with slanted black heels.

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Who else rocked and shocked on the fashion front at the Academy of Country Music Awards?  Click here to find out.

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PHOTOS: Country Glamour! What To Expect At the ACM Awards


Posted on Apr 02, 2011 @ 03:00PM - Add a comment

The 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards are taking over Las Vegas this weekend, bringing more than just country music's hottest stars along for the ride.

PHOTOS: The Best an Worst Fashions of The 2010 ACM Awards

The 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards are taking over Las Vegas this weekend, bringing more than just country music's hottest stars along for the ride.

PHOTOS: The Best and Worst Fashions of The 2010 ACM Awards

RadarOnline.com has all the details about what to expect on Sunday at the 46th annual show, and you may be shocked when you find out who is going to be there!

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ACM Awards: Zac Brown, Miranda Lambert Lead The Pack In Nominations


Posted on Feb 01, 2011 @ 06:15AM - Add a comment

Zac Brown received nine nominations, while Miranda Lambert received seven, as the nominees for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced Tuesday morning, and RadarOnline.com has all the details for you.

Brown received five for work with his self-titled band, and another four for his production and writing of the song, As She's Walking Away.

Zac Brown received nine nominations, while Miranda Lambert received seven, as the nominees for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced Tuesday morning, and RadarOnline.com has all the details for you.

Brown received five for work with his self-titled band, and another four for his production and writing of the song, As She's Walking Away.

Kenny Chesney received five nominations while Taylor Swift, no slouch herself, garnered four nominations on the day, including a nod for Top Female Vocalist.   Carrie Underwood made the list, also receiving a nomination for Top Female Vocalist.

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Carrie Underwood Wins Country Entertainer of the Year


Posted on Apr 19, 2010 @ 05:55AM - 3 comments
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Carrie Underwood made history at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night, becoming the first woman to win entertainer of the year twice.

Underwood beat out Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and the Zac Brown Band, among others.

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Top-selling trio Lady Antebellum was the dominant winner at Las Vegas' MGM Grand, grabbing five trophies including song and single record of the year for their crossover hit "Need You Now".

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"We are having a blast tonight," singer Charles Kelly told the crowd after win No. 4.

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"We love you all. We will never forget this night."

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, which came into the awards ceremony with a leading seven nominations, also snapped the Rascal Flatts' seven-year run as best vocal group.

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Miranda Lambert beat out Lady Antebellum with her self-titled debut for album of the year for "Revolution."

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Lambert, whose "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" won album of the year in 2007, also beat them in the video category with "White Liar".

And Brooks & Dunn, who are retiring after a summer tour, won best vocal duo for the 10th time in their two-decade long career.

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"We are currently in therapy with Brett Favre trying to figure out how to waffle on this," Kix Brooks joked after the win.

A highlight of the night was Taylor Swift's performance of "Change", while soaring over the crowd on a platform.

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She ripped off her white dress and reveal a black outfit underneath, made her way through the crowd and joined the Tritones, a college co-ed a capella group on stage for a spirited chorus.

She then fell backward into a crowd of fans.

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