# Golden Disco Mermaids Best (And Worst) Fashion at the Country Music Awards (ACM Awards) By Bianca | Published 2009-04-06 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-music-awards-acm-awards-fashion References: [cmt](http://www.cmt.com/acm-awards/photos.jhtml) & [acmcountry](http://www.acmcountry.com/) The fashion at the Country Music Awards (ACM Awards) this year was fabulous, and for many singers, quite over the top. Of course there were the usual [cowboy hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chrome-collection) on the gents and gorgeous dresses fit for an over-the-top southern American dance off, but there were a few key stars that stood out among the see of crooners. The gallery shows pictures of the fashion at the 2009 Country Music Awards, or ACM Awards, in Las Vegas April 5, including Kellie Pickler (who looked like a golden disco mermaid), Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Taylor Swift (Ok, she *must* have been inspired by [Heidi Klum’s 2008 Oscar dress](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-fashion-2008-acadamy-award-styles)), Carrie Underwood, Julianne Hough (a fellow mermaid?), Reba McEntire, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles, Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts, who also rocked the metallic look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Over-the-top Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create extravagant and unique fashion pieces for high-profile events. - **Metallic Trend:** There is potential for the rise of metallic fashion trends in the upcoming seasons as seen in the Country Music Awards fashion. - **Mermaid Inspiration:** Designers can take inspiration from mermaid-inspired fashion pieces as seen in the Country Music Awards fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the opportunity to create unique and extravagant fashion pieces for high-profile events. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can stock up on metallic clothing and accessories in anticipation of an upcoming trend. - **Costume Design Industry:** The costume design industry can take inspiration from the mermaid-inspired fashion pieces for creative and unique costume designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Country Star-Collab Glamorous Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joleans.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Bespoke Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-the-fashion-awards-2025.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit.md)