Carrie Underwood sparkled in sheer gold at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. 

Taylor Swift won her second consecutive entertainer of the year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards last night, just 24 hours after she was saluted by first lady Michelle Obama for her charity work on The Kids’ Choice Awards.

The young women of country ruled the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas last night, with Taylor Swift winning the prestigious entertainer of the year award and the night’s top nominee, Miranda Lambert, taking home four trophies.

Jessica Simpson's love affair with country music appears to be over - she has parted company with her Nashville, Tennessee-based record label.

The two most successful artists at the Academy of Country Music Awards continued their winning ways, with Alan Jackson capturing album of the year for Drive, as well as a video honour, and Brooks & Dunn being named top vocal duo.