Kacey Musgraves' Steamy ACM Awards Performance

Kacey Musgraves captivated the audience at the 2026 ACM Awards with her performance of "Dry Spell." Taking place on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the performance drew inspiration from the song's music video. Musgraves utilized a set designed to resemble a washing machine, bringing a suggestive yet vibrant atmosphere to the 61st annual ceremony.

For her first-ever ACM Awards performance, Musgraves sported a look fitting the song's theme: a white tank top paired with Daisy Dukes and strappy silver heels. She sang lyrics about "going through a dry spell," adding a personal touch to the presentation. The track, from her album "Middle of Nowhere," has achieved a peak position of No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

While not nominated this year, Musgraves has a history with the ACM Awards, having won album of the year in 2019 for "Golden Hour." Shania Twain hosted the 2026 ACM Awards, marking her first time as the show's presenter.