Though Miranda Lambert wasn’t nominated at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards, she still stole the spotlight with a daring gown that captured everyone’s attention. The Texas-born “country queen” exuded confidence as she walked the red carpet in a bold, barely-there dress that sparked both praise and criticism from fans, with one even suggesting she favors “trashy over classy.”

Read on to discover fans’ reactions to Lambert’s striking appearance at the 2024 ACM Awards. The event, hosted by Reba McEntire on May 17 at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, featured performances by stars like Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert, who made waves on the red carpet ahead of her latest single’s release.

Although Lambert wasn’t up for an award this year, her career boasts 37 ACM Awards, including the 2022 video of the year and entertainer of the year honors. Walking the red carpet with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, Lambert dazzled in a black gown with a high slit and plunging neckline, accessorized with a silver belt and purse. McLoughlin complemented her look in a sleek black suit.

Many online fans applauded the couple’s stylish appearance. One fan wrote, “You’re always so well put together… country elegance at its finest,” while others praised the couple’s coordinated outfits and beaming smiles. However, some fans were critical of Lambert’s revealing dress, with one saying, “She needs to cover up,” and another adding, “She’s always chosen trashy over classy.”

Later, Lambert took the stage in a cheeky cowgirl outfit for the debut of her new song “Wranglers.” She donned dark jeans, leather chaps with fringe, a bedazzled cowboy hat, and two braids. Fans loved her look, with one commenting, “LOVE the chaps,” and another quipping, “They slayed that carpet like she slayed her performance.”

Meanwhile, McLoughlin experienced a wardrobe mishap when his pants split at the seams, which he humorously shared on Instagram with the caption, “Fun times were had last night… pants lasted till the very end.” Fans joked about the incident, with one saying, “That happens when you’re running with the fastest girl in town!”