I didn’t watch the Academy of Country Music Awards, which were on last night. So I’m just going by the coverage this morning. The big winners of the night included Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood being named Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row. People Mag has more details here.

It seems like Taylor Swift had one of the big performances, and although I know people like to bash her, I think her voice sounded good and she gave a solid performance (unlike at the Grammys). It featured a costume change from a white rip-away gown to a black outfit, a floating balcony thing, a gospel choir, crowd surfing and a fake tattoo. Here’s her performance (and introduction by LL Cool J, who was there because he appreciates country music…?). Here you go (the last half of the video in a non-Swifty performance, whatever:

Now, for the fashion. Since it’s country music, I never really have high expectations of the fashion. That’s not a major criticism – I’m Southern, most of the artists are Southern, I know what I’m getting when I look at the fashion – lots of big hair and ball gowns. That’s what Southern women like! So when a non-Southern lady comes to the party, it can be a disaster. Like Nicole Kidman, in a L’Wren Scott black tuxedo dress:

Yikes. I mean, her body looks good. But the dress… oh, Nicole. Next up, Carrie Underwood. The header photo of Carrie is her performance dress, a prom-looking thing with big skirt. I mean, sure, it looks okay. I think Carrie’s fashion is crappy no matter the event, though, so it’s not like I’m looking at her EVER to make a big-impact fashion moment. Here’s what she wore on the red carpet:

Cute? Sure. Cheap? Yes. It looks like a mall dress. And here’s Taylor Swift’s red carpet dress:

I like this one a lot for Swifty. She’s been doing a lot sequins and beading lately, so it’s nice to see her in a dress made of chiffon or silk or whatever. I like the lace insets too- it’s a very pretty dress, but Swifty could have styled it a bit better, maybe with sleeker hair?

Next up, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. I hate myself, but I think this might be the best LeAnn has ever looked. She trimmed her bangs so they’re not in her eyes anymore, and the dress has a great cut, and a it’s a great color. Eddie looks dapper too:

Now, I think quite a bit of Faith Hill’s beauty. I find her gorgeous, and she’s got a killer figure. I’m not sure what’s happening in this dress:

It could have been cute. But it’s too baggy and the styling – especially her hair – is horrible. Here’s another couple, Matthew and Camila. Uh… so, Camila is pregnant again, I guess:

Yep. I think she is. CB thinks it’s just the dress. Well, if she’s pregnant again, good for them, they seem happy. If not… well, God bless.

Anyway, those are just the people I found interesting. For more fashion, Wonderwall has a good slideshow.