Ashley Cooke made a stunning arrival on the red carpet at the 2026 ACM Awards, turning heads in a dreamy baby blue lace gown by Rhea Costa.
The elegant yet sultry look perfectly blended timeless glamour with modern edge, featuring visible Victoria’s Secret undergarments detailing that added a bold fashion-forward touch to the ensemble. Cooke completed the look with sleek heels from Vince Camuto and jewelry by Brosway Italia.
The look was styled by Krista Roser alongside assistant Claire Johnson and tailor Aubrey Hyde, who helped bring Cooke’s vision to life. The baby blue ensemble aligned seamlessly with the current era of Cooke’s music and the aesthetic surrounding her forthcoming self-titled record, set for release in August 2026.
The look perfectly matched Ashley Cooke’s new era of music with her fan-favorite hit, “baby blues,” and her upcoming self-titled album and just announced baby blues world tour. McCoy Moore, Timmy McKeever, Just Jayne, Anston Pate, and Hannah McFarland will serve as support on select dates of the stint. According to a press release, $1 of every ticket sold will go towards the Ashley Cooke Fund to benefit The Onsite Foundation’s Creatives Support Network, which provides free mental-health support, education, and resources specifically designed for members of the songwriting community.
The tour takes its namesake from Cooke’s buzzed-about hit “baby blues,” which recently went No. 1 on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown. The track has become a staple in her live shows as she handpicks a guy each night to serenade with the tune. “baby blues” is set to appear on Cooke’s forthcoming self-titled sophomore album, arriving on August 14 via Big Loud Records/Back Blocks Music. The project is available for pre-order/pre-save now.
Ashley Cooke will kick off her baby blues world tour on September 17 at Globe Iron in Cleveland, Ohio and continue through February 25, where the headlining trek will wrap up at the legendary Ryman Auditorium for Cooke’s headlining debut at the sacred Nashville venue.
The 2026 ACM Awards will feature performances from Blake Shelton, Cody Johnson, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Top, along with ACM New Female Artist of the Year Avery Anna and ACM New Male Artist of the Year Tucker Wetmore.
The 61st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will also include a star-studded list of presenters, including Andrew Whitworth, Ashley McBryde, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, T.J. Osborne and more.
Female artists lead this year’s nominations, with Megan Moroney earning nine nods, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight, and both Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson tied with seven. Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, and Cody Johnson also enter the night as top nominees.
The 2026 ACM Awards bring country music’s biggest night back to Las Vegas in a star-studded celebration hosted by legendary songwriter and best-selling female country artist Shania Twain, marking her first time leading the show. The broadcast is set to stream live exclusively on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories and airs Sunday, May 17, 2026, from the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Sin City.
A Prime membership is not required to watch the show. Fans can stream the ceremony live on mobile devices, tablets, smart TVs, and other connected devices via Prime Video, as well as through the Amazon Music app and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.
For those who miss the live broadcast, the full show will also be available to stream on Prime Video the following day (May 18) at 8/7c.
