ACM Awards Shoe Moments Through the Years: From Taylor Swift to Shania Twain
Shania Twain, Taylor Swift and more.
The Academy of Country Music Awards has seen its fair share of bold shoe moments over the years, from Taylor Swift in glistening cowboy boots to Shania Twain in strappy platform sandals. With the annual awards ceremony coming up, FN is taking a stroll down memory lane to reminisce on some of the standout shoe styles to hit the ACM Awards right before the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards next week.
Martina McBride, 2021
![Martina McBride, 56th Academy of Country Music Awards, strappy embellished sandals, crystal-embellished sandals](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1313198978_4320ab.jpg?w=706)
In 2021, Martina McBride styled a bedazzled mini dress with matching sandals embellished with crystals. The strappy style wrapped around the “Concrete Angel” singer’s low legs, cutting off just below the knees, and boasted a thin, angular heel.
![Martina McBride, 56th Academy of Country Music Awards, strappy embellished sandals, crystal-embellished sandals](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/martina-mcbride.jpg?w=1024)
LeAnn Rimes, 2012
![LeAnn Rimes, 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, buckled sandals, platform sandals, shoes, red carpet](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-142316850_2f3821.jpg?w=753)
Nearly a decade earlier, LeAnn Rimes hit the red carpet in strappy grey leather platform sandals adorned with multiple buckles. The stiletto heels measured over 4 inches in height.
![LeAnn Rimes, 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, buckled sandals, platform sandals, shoes, red carpet](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/leann-rimes.jpg?w=1024)
Taylor Swift, 2006
![taylor swift, 41st annual academy of country music awards, shoes, cowboy boots, metallic cowboy boots](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-71027173_b0670e.jpg?w=687)
Taylor Swift styled a bohemian floral-print dress with a pair of chocolate brown cowboy boots boasting a lustrous finish and ornate detailing on the upper in 2006.
![taylor swift, 41st annual academy of country music awards, shoes, cowboy boots, metallic cowboy boots](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/taylor-swift.jpg?w=1024)
Faith Hill, 2005
![Faith Hill, 40th Annual Academy Country Music Awards, wedge sandals, strappy wedge sandals, embellished wedges](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-52907817_a20929.jpg?w=644)
Faith Hill opted for lace-up wedge sandals in a cream hue. The shoes were set on a subtle platform and adorned with round, gold-tone studs. The wedge heel was also equipped with a shimmery design.
![Faith Hill, 40th Annual Academy Country Music Awards, wedge sandals, strappy wedge sandals, embellished wedges](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/faith-hill.jpg?w=1024)
Shania Twain, 2003
![Shania Twain, 38th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, strappy sandals, strappy black platform sandals, platform sandals](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-104961504_33ca53.jpg?w=655)
Shania Twain wore strappy black platform sandals that wrapped around her ankle to the 2003 ACM Awards. The style also featured chunky block heels.
![Shania Twain, 38th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, strappy sandals, strappy black platform sandals, platform sandals](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shania-twain.jpg?w=1024)
The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards will be available to stream live at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with the star-studded ceremony set to air on May 16 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan will hit the stage together, as well as Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are also slated to duet. Country music legend Reba McEntire will host the ceremony for the 17th time. The “Reba” star will also perform new music.
![Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, CMA Awards, Red Carpet, Photos,](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cma-red-carpet-photos.jpg?w=700&h=437&crop=1)