49th Academy of Country Music Awards rock Las Vegas

The Academy of Country Music Awards crowned winners across the country spectrum at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 6. Check out scenes from the red carpet and the show, hosted by entertainer of the year nominees Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton.

Pictured: “The Voice’’ mentors Shelton and Shakira performed “Medicine” during the show.

Hosts Luke Bryan, left, and Blake Shelton cracked jokes throughout the show.

Show host Blake Shelton handed the award for single record of the year to his wife, country singer Miranda Lambert.

Kimberly Perry, of The Band Perry, performed the song “Chainsaw’’ to open the show.

Luke Bryan performed “Play It Again’’ at the Vegas awards show.

Faith Hill and husband Tim McGraw walked off stage after performing a duet at the ACM Awards.

Singer Justin Moore posed backstage with his new artist of the year award.

Lee Brice performed “I Drive Your Truck,’’ which won the award for song of the year later in the show.

Show hosts Luke Bryan, left, and Blake Shelton, dressed as Daft Punk and addressed the audience before presenting the award for single record of the year, which went to Shelton’s wife, Miranda Lambert.

Country singer Carrie Underwood presented the award for male vocalist of the year to Jason Aldean.

Musician Jason Aldean accepted the award for male vocalist of the year.

Lee Brice, left, accepted the award for song of the year (“I Drive Your Truck’’) from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and actress Olivia Munn.

Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, right, performed “Golden” and “Rhiannon’’ with Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum.

Hosts Luke Bryan, left, and Blake Shelton took a selfie in the audience.

Taylor Swift presented the award for vocal duo of the year to Florida Georgia Line.

Eric Church performed “Give Me Back My Hometown.’’

Martina McBride introduced tour mate George Strait.

Country legend George Strait performed during the show’s first hour.

Gwen Sebastian, left, and Blake Shelton performed “My Eyes.’’

Entertainer of the year nominee, Taylor Swift, arrived on the red carpet.

Miranda Lambert, left, and husband Blake Shelton arrived in Las Vegas. Both Lambert and Shelton are nominated for entertainer of the year.

Academy of Country Music Awards host and multi-nominated singer, Luke Bryan, right, and wife Caroline Boyer.

Female vocalist of the year nominee, Carrie Underwood.

Shakira arrived at the ACM Awards where she performed “Medicine’’ with fellow “The Voice’’ mentor, Blake Shelton.

Sheryl Crow, nominated for female vocalist of the year, arrived at the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Album of the year nominee Kacey Musgraves.

From left: Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum with Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Antebellum’s Charles Kelley. Lady Antebellum and Nicks performed “Golden’’ and “Rhiannon’’ during the show.

Country gal pals Carrie Underwood, left, and Miranda Lambert.

ACM Awards nominee Darius Rucker.

Country power couple Faith Hill, left, and Tim McGraw walked the red carpet together.

Martina McBride arrived at the ACM Awards. She presented performer and tour mate George Strait.

Brian Kelley, left, and Tyler Hubbard, of the musical group Florida Georgia Line. The pair took home the award for vocal duo of the year.

From left: Cowboy Troy and Big & Rich members Big Kenny and Joh Rich.

Singer Vince Neil and a guest.

Singer Dierks Bentley and wife Cassidy Black.

Actress Angie Harmon, left, and Jewel shared a red carpet photo op.

From left: Kimberly Schlapman, Philip Sweet, Karen Fairchild, and Jimi Westbrook, of the musical group Little Big Town.

Country superstar and “American Idol’’ judge Keith Urban paused on the red carpet.

From left: Rascal Flatts members Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, and Joe Don Rooney.

“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’’ host Guy Fieri arrived in Las Vegas.

“The Newsroom’’ actress, Olivia Munn.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his wife, Gene. The Cowboys’ arena, AT&T Stadium, will host the 50th Annual ACM Awards next year.

“NCIS: Los Angeles’’ stars Chris O’Donnell, left, and LL Cool J.

Love and Theft members Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles.

Jewel arrived at the 49th annual show.

Singer Brantley Gilbert.

Singer and songwriterJustin Moore and wife, Kate Moore.

Taylor Swift took a red carpet selfie — and likely made a bunch of fans’ nights.

From left: Singer Wayne Newton and his wife, Kathleen McCrone.

Jessica Craig, left, and Clay Walker kissed as they arrived at the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

“I Drive Your Truck’’ singer Lee Brice.

Jake Owen and Lacey Buchanan arrived at the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.