Celebrity Celebrity Weddings Celebrity Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions Celebrity Couples on the Red Carpet of the 2022 ACM Awards Date night goes country for these duos, who don their sparkliest dresses and biggest hats for the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas By Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff is the Executive Editor of PEOPLE Digital. She has worked at the brand since 2010, first on the style and beauty team and now in a cross-departmental role. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 7, 2022 08:32PM EST 01 of 19 Alexis and Jimmie Allen Mike Coppola/Getty Though it's a working night for him (he's one of the evening's co-hosts!) he managed to do double-duty by turning it into a date night with his wife as well. 02 of 19 Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd. Jason Kempin/Getty The couple proved that caramel and chocolate go as well together in real life as they do in a Twix bar. "She goes first and I find something to go with it," he said of their complementary looks on the red carpet. 03 of 19 Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The couple puckered up in anything-but-basic black ahead of her performance on the show. 04 of 19 Morgane and Chris Stapleton The duo looked particularly well-suited for their blue carpet walk (on which they were also joined by their kids!). 05 of 19 Kane and Katelyn Brown Denise Truscello/Getty The singer and his wife (who have a newborn at home!) leaned in for a smooch. 06 of 19 Jason and Brittany Aldean Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The couple cleaned up good for their night out. 07 of 19 Cade Foehner and Gabby Barrett Denise Truscello/Getty "I hope" they have a fun evening (and that it's not too hard to move in that elaborate outfit!). 08 of 19 Rachel Kirkconnell and Matt James Mindy Small/WireImage From the Amalfi Coast to Sin City, the couple clearly gets the assignment wherever they go. 09 of 19 Daira Eamon and Lily Eose Stephen Greathouse/Shutterstock The recently engaged couple suited up and added sparkle. 10 of 19 Laney and Walker Hayes Mindy Small/WireImage "Fancy like" a dressed-up night away from Walker's tour bus (which is home to their six kids and two dogs as well!). 11 of 19 Brock Davies and Scheana Shay Denise Truscello/Getty The Vanderpump Rules star know the award show is where it's hat. 12 of 19 Kat Luna and Alex Garrido Mike Coppola/Getty The former American Idol contestants and newlyweds went super-glam to perform on the preshow. 13 of 19 Hallie Ray Light and Parker McCollum Hallie Ray Light and Parker McCollum. Denise Truscello/Getty She's a golden girl — and not just because her fiancé wrote a song all about her. 14 of 19 HARDY and Caleigh Ryan Denise Truscello/Getty The soon-to-wed duo kept close on the red carpet. 15 of 19 Elvie Shane and Mandi Payton Denise Truscello/Getty He promised preshow cohost Priscilla Block he was going to have fun tonight and it looks like he's already getting started. 16 of 19 Caroline and Ian Munsick Stephen Greathouse/Shutterstock The couple that accessorizes well together, stays together. 17 of 19 Michael McAnally-Baum and Shane McAnally Kevin Mazur/Getty The couple clearly rose to the occasion. (Get it?) 18 of 19 The LOCASH Couples Chris and Kaitlyn Lucas with Kristen and Preston Brust. Denise Truscello/Getty Chris Lucas and his wife Kaitlyn and Preston Brust and his wife Kristen look loved-up on their double date. 19 of 19 Tenille Arts and Tyler Corrado Mike Coppola/Getty The singer and her boyfriend were feeling the blues. Close