Ever the elegant couple Nicole Kidnan an Keith Urban were lovely-dovey on the red carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday evening. As for the show, Keith received three nominations, including, Entertainer of the year, Top Male Vocalist and Vocal event of the year for his duet with Brad Paisley for "Start a Band."

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at 2009 ACM Awards Red Carpet photos

Even when it's a country music event , proud husband Keith Urban always seems happy to take a backseat on the red carpet to allow his A-list wife shine. And shine she did at the 2009 American Country Music Awards when Nicole Kidman arrived in a dramatic, dark, sparkly, backles gown.