RaeLynn’s Exclusive ACM Awards Photo Diary

In preparation for the 52nd ACM Awards, RaeLynn let Sounds Like Nashville follow her getting ready process from the casual hotel hangouts to her glammed-up ride to the carpet.

Written by Kelly Brickey
RaeLynn’s Exclusive ACM Awards Photo Diary
RaeLynn with Aubrey Jones; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

When RaeLynn hits any major red carpet, people know she’s about to be a showstopper.

In preparation for the 52nd ACM Awards, RaeLynn let Sounds Like Nashville follow her getting ready process from the casual hotel hangouts to her glammed-up ride to the carpet. Stunning everyone in a black nearly naked gown complete with beading and gorgeous accents, RaeLynn made flawless seem like an understatement as she strutted her stuff to the show.

Take a look at what goes on before the ACM chaos commences and follow RaeLynn’s style journey to one of the biggest country awards shows of the year through these exclusive photos taken by Katie Kauss.

RaeLynn with Barry Woodward; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn with Barry Woodward; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

Although RaeLynn is a married woman, she invited her father, Barry Woodward, to accompany her for the glamorous evening as her husband, Josh Davis, is away at boot camp. Nothing like a Vegas father-daughter date night!

RaeLynn; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

Cheers to making it to Sin City! RaeLynn wasn’t ‘wining’ about getting all glam on her Sunday night in the center of the Vegas strip.

RaeLynn with Aubrey Jones; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn with Aubrey Jones; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

Makeup artist Aubrey Jones gussied up RaeLynn for the night, keeping her face simple with a natural look. Sometimes, all it takes is some big lashes and a pink lip to primp it up.

RaeLynn with Amanda Craig of Leigh, Edwards and Company; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn with Amanda Craig of Leigh, Edwards and Company; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

Oh, you fancy, huh? Checking her signature bleach blonde bob before showtime, RaeLynn trusted in the pretty work of Amanda Craig/Leigh, Edwards and Company. Wavy hair, don’t care.

RaeLynn; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

With the help of stylist Sonja Christensen, RaeLynn is bringing sexy back in her black Walter Collection dress with Stuart Weitzman shoes and Hearts on Fire jewelry.

RaeLynn with Barry Woodward; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn with Barry Woodward; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

“This beats the daddy daughter dance in 5th grade. #acms,” RaeLynn captioned one of her many Instagram posts of the night, thanking her father for sticking by her side no matter what.

ACM Credentials; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

ACM Credentials; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

VIP passes for two, please.

RaeLynn; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

Known as one of the country queens of selfies, RaeLynn snuck in a couple snapshots before stepping onto that pink and gray carpet for the night.

RaeLynn arriving at the ACM Awards red carpet; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

RaeLynn arriving at the ACM Awards red carpet; Photo by Katie Kauss for Sounds Like Nashville

It’s show time!

Fans can pick up RaeLynn’s debut album, WildHorse, featuring her hit single, “Love Triangle,” in stores and at digital retailers now.