51st Academy of Country Music Awards

The 51st Academy of Country Music Awards are tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley are set to host.

Nick Jonas will perform alongside country newcomer, Kelsea Ballerini and Carrie Underwood will perform her new single “Church Bells”.

Scotty McCreery was one of the first to arrive, rocking a bold jacket and black shirt and tie combination while his American Idol co-star, Lauren Alaina selected a blue gown.

Carrie opted for a gold gown with her newly short hair and Nick Jonas, who skipped the red carpet, kept it casual backstage in a grey t-shirt and black leather jacket.

UPDATE: You can watch Nick’s performance with Kelsea Ballerini above!