ACM Awards 2023: Miranda Lambert performs Carousel as she leads star-studded acts
Miranda Lambert was a vision on stage while performing at the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday.
The country superstar, 39, commanded the stage looking ethereal in a stunning ruffled floor-length cream tulle ball gown.
The songstress performed her single Carousel live for the first time at the event. The track, which was written by her, comes from her album Palomino.
The scenery behind the blonde beauty matched the title of the ballad, as she performed in front of a real carousel.
Aside from Lambert, other performers of the night included Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Ed Sheeran, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson and more.
Angelic: Miranda Lambert was a vision on stage while performing at the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday
The star flexed her signature storytelling vocals with the help of a backup band.
Lambert's blonde tresses were lightly curled for the night, and cascaded down her shoulders.
Lambert is the most-awarded person ever at the ACM Awards, and she broke the record for most Female Artist of the Year nominations with her 17th this year, surpassing Reba McEntire's 16.
Meanwhile Keith Urban opened up the show with a dynamic performance of his hit song Texas Time.
The 55-year-old country crooner — who's been married to actress Nicole Kidman for 17 years — rocked out in a black t-shirt and bell bottom jeans.
Urban told Fox News Digital that his performance would include a special instrument, given to him by his wife.
'So the guitar I have is a 1950 Fender Broadcaster, leather-bound, that used to belong to Waylon Jennings. He had it all through the ‘70s and ’80s,' he said.
'I ended up getting that guitar from my wife because I'm a huge Waylon fan, and this is the perfect place to bring that guitar out and play.'
Stage presence: The country superstar, 39, commanded the stage looking ethereal in a stunning ruffled floor-length cream tulle ball gown
Moody: The songstress performed her single Carousel live for the first time at the event. The track, which was written by her, comes from her album Palomino
Magical: The scenery behind her matched the title of the ballad, as she performed in front of a real carousel
Unlikely duo: Ed Sheeran, 32, teamed up with Luke Combs, 33, for duet of his ballad Life Goes On, from his latest album Subtract
Smooth vocals: The unusual duo seamlessly blended their smooth vocals together for the emotional tune
Tribute: The touching song was written in honor of Sheeran’s late friend Jamal Edwards, who died in February 2022 at 31 years old
The dynamic duo were seen tenderly holding hands as they arrived to the event together earlier in the night, and posed on the red carpet.
Ed Sheeran, 32, teamed up with Luke Combs, 33, for duet of his ballad Life Goes On, from his latest album Subtract.
The unusual duo seamlessly blended their smooth vocals together for the emotional tune.
The touching song was written in honor of Sheeran’s late friend Jamal Edwards, who died in February 2022 at 31 years old.
'So tell me how/ How our life goes on with you gone/ I suppose I sink like a stone/ If you leave me now/ All the stumps will roll/ Easy come, hard go/ Then life goes on,' the two crooned.
Combs also performed his song Love You Anyway earlier in the night.
Kane Brown, 29, rocked the crowd with one of his newest hits, Bury Me in Georgia.
The stage lighting was as dynamic as his performance, featuring a light show and a smoky stage.
Rock debut: The show's co-host Dolly Parton, 77, premiered World On Fire, the first song on her upcoming album Rockstar
Rocker Dolly: The LP is a departure for her, marking her first rock album, and it was inspired after she was nominated — and later inducted — into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022
New album: The county legend dropped the track hours before the show to promote her forthcoming album
Black outfit: Dolly wore an all-black outfit while performing World On Fire
Live debut: The country star closed out the show with a live debut of World On Fire
Dynamic duo: Singer and rapper Jelly Roll, 38, brought out country songstress Lainey Wilson, 30, for his performance
Thrilling: The duo gave a beautiful rendition of his song Save Me
Country style: While Jelly Roll - born Jason Bradley DeFord - wore all black, Lainey came out rocking a skintight blue-and-while ensemble and black fedora
His wife Katelyn Brown was in the audience and sang while clapping along to her husband's hit.
The show's co-host Dolly Parton, 77, premiered World On Fire, the first song on her upcoming album Rockstar.
The LP is a departure for her, marking her first rock album, and it was inspired after she was nominated — and subsequently inducted — into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
The county legend dropped the track hours before the show to promote her forthcoming album.
The catchy tune opened with these lyrics: 'Liar, liar, the world’s on fire/What you gonna do when it all burns down?/ Fire, fire, burnin’ higher/ Still got time to turn it all around.'
Singer and rapper Jelly Roll, 38, brought out country songstress Lainey Wilson, 30, for his performance.
The duo gave a beautiful rendition of his song Save Me.
While Jelly Roll - born Jason Bradley DeFord - wore all black, Lainey came out rocking a skintight blue-and-while ensemble and black fedora.
Dynamic: Bailey Zimmerman, 23, got the crowd on their feet with during his debut AMC performance with a dynamic rendition of his No. 1 single Rock and a Hard Place
Denim vibes: The country newcomer sported an all denim look along with a white shirt for the night.
Opening act: Meanwhile Keith Urban, 55, opened up the show with a dynamic performance of his hit song Texas Time
Country rock: The 55-year-old country crooner — who's been married to actress Nicole Kidman for 17 years — rocked out in a black t-shirt and bell bottom jeans
Special: Urban told Fox News Digital that his performance would include a special instrument, given to him by his wife
Waylon's guitar: 'So the guitar I have is a 1950 Fender Broadcaster, leather-bound, that used to belong to Waylon Jennings. He had it all through the ‘70s and ’80s,' he said
True fan: 'I ended up getting that guitar from my wife because I'm a huge Waylon fan, and this is the perfect place to bring that guitar out and play'
Country gals: Trisha Yearwood, 58, brought the house down with a medley of hits, and was joined by gal pal Carly Pearce, 33
Vibrant: Yearwood looked vibrant in a bright pink jumpsuit
Floral: Meanwhile Carly was Spring ready in a leggy floral mini dress
Incredible: Ashley McBryde, enlisted the help of Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack, Pillbox Patti, and John Osborne for an unforgettable show
Ladies of country: The four ladies stood side-by-side and sang Bonfire At Tina's, from McBryde's album Lindeville
Trisha Yearwood, 58, brought the house down with a medley of hits, and was joined by gal pal Carly Pearce, 33.
Yearwood looked vibrant in a bright pink jumpsuit. Meanwhile Carly was Spring ready in a leggy floral mini dress.
The duo performed Wrong Side of Memphis, XXX’s and OOO’s, and Yearwood’s 1991 hit song She’s in Love With the Boy.
Hardy - who was the most-nominated artist at this year's ACMs - gave a dramatic performance of his song Truck Bed.
The song comes from his album The Mockingbird & The Crow, which also features his hit duet Wait in the Truck featuring Lainey Wilson.
Cole Swindell, 39, was joined by Jo Dee Messina, 52, as they performed his latest hit She Had Me at Heads Carolina, a remix of Messina’s debut 1996 single Heads Carolina, Tails California.
Jo rocked a black leather jacket over a tee and white jeans.
Ashley McBryde, enlisted the help of Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack, Pillbox Patti, and John Osborne for an unforgettable show.
The four ladies stood side-by-side and sang Bonfire At Tina's, from McBryde's album Lindeville.
Stripped down: Jordan Davis, 35, gave a stripped down performance of his current single Next Thing You Know
Handsome: The handsome country crooner was seated for the song, with only a single lamp lighting the stage, adding to his meaningful delivery
Intimate: The War And Treaty gave a raw and emotional show as they sang Blank Page
Gazing into each other's eyes: The husband-and-wife duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, faced one another for the intimate performance
Hitmaker: Kane Brown, 29, rocked the crowd with one of his newest hits, Bury Me in Georgia
Exciting: The stage lighting was as dynamic as his performance, featuring a light show and a smoky stage
Edgy: Hardy - who was the most-nominated artist at this year's ACMs - gave a dramatic performance of his song Truck Bed
Epic: Cody Johnson, 35, performed an epic Willie Nelson tribute, with his spin on the classic Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
Willie tribute: Just before he took the stage, hosts Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks surprised the audience with a FaceTime call from Nelson
Classic: Cole Swindell, 39, was joined by Jo Dee Messina, 52, as they performed his latest hit She Had Me at Heads Carolina
Cool gal: Jo rocked a black leather jacket over a tee and white jeans
Live debut: Jason Aldean, 46, gave a live debut of his new song Tough Crowd, which he released earlier this week
Joy for the crowd: The audience was treated to a thrilling light show during the song
The hosts: Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton hosted the show from Frisco, Texas
Bailey Zimmerman, 23, got the crowd on their feet with during his debut AMC performance with a dynamic rendition of his No. 1 single Rock and a Hard Place.
The country newcomer sported an all denim look along with a white shirt for the night.
The War And Treaty gave a raw and emotional show as they sang Blank Page. The husband-and-wife duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, faced one another for the intimate performance.
Cody Johnson, 35, performed an epic Willie Nelson tribute, with his spin on the classic Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.
Just before he took the stage, hosts Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks surprised the audience with a FaceTime call from Nelson.
Jason Aldean, 46, gave a live debut of his new song Tough Crowd, which he released earlier this week.
Jordan Davis, 35, gave a stripped down performance of his current single Next Thing You Know.
Lainey Wilson was the big winner on Thursday night. She took home four awards - Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Bell Bottom Country plus Visual Media of the Year and Music Event of the Year for Hardy's Wait in the Truck which she's featured on.
Source: Daily Mail
