DUBAI: Country stars Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean snagged the single of the year gong for “If I Didn’t Love You” at the 57th Academy of Country Music awards at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The duo beat out Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan’s “Buy Dirt,” Chris Young and Kane Brown’s “Famous Friends,” Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like,” and “You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton to take home the award.
The songstress accepted the award wearing a multi-colored Rami Kadi creation that sparkled just as bright as her shiny new accolade.
Carrie Underwood wearing a Rami Kadi Spring 2019 couture creation. Getty Images
The look is the ultimate party dress and was plucked from the Lebanese couturier’s spring 2019 couture collection, and featured a bodice embellished with rainbow-colored sequins and a colorful, fringed skirt made of holographic rainbow tassels that instantly brought to mind party poppers.
The Beirut-based designer’s 2019 collection drew inspiration from Burning Man, a community-oriented festival that takes place annually in Black Rock Desert, Nevada and celebrates free-spirited, boundary pushing sartorial expression.
On the runway, Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha paired the sequin-striped party dress with a pair of bejeweled pumps, while Underwood opted to style the gown with sparkling, silver platform sandals. She completed the look with diamond jewelry.
Underwood has a clear penchant for designs by Arab talent.
Fans of the US singing sensation may recall that she stepped out at the 54th annual Country Music Association Awards in 2020 wearing a sparkling creation from Kuwaiti couturier Yousef Al-Jasmi.
The year before that, she wore an embroidered column gown by Lebanese couturier Elie Madi.
“If I Didn’t Love You” is Underwood and Aldean’s first duet together. Instagram
“If I Didn’t Love You” is Underwood and Aldean’s first duet together. The love song has racked up an impressive number of replays and according to Billboard, the tune topped its Country Airplay chart in October.
In an Instagram post following her big win, Underwood, 38, said: “What an incredible night. Thanks fans, @jasonaldean and the @acmawards. Time to celebrate.”
The country hitmaker is now gearing up for the next round of her “Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency” shows at Resorts World Theatre, following packed concerts in December, where fans are likely to see more next-level outfits.
