Olivia Dunne wows at ACM Awards in stunning backless gown as Sports Illustrated model cries 'yeehaw' in risky picture

GYMNAST Olivia Dunne has turned up the glamour at the annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

The Louisiana State University star, 20, wowed fans while wearing a backless silver gown as she attended the lavish ceremony in Dallas, Texas.

Olivia Dunne showed off her stunning look for the Academy of Country Music Awards

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Olivia Dunne showed off her stunning look for the Academy of Country Music AwardsCredit: Instagram/livvydunne
The Louisiana State University gymnast hit the red carpet in a gorgeous backless gown

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The Louisiana State University gymnast hit the red carpet in a gorgeous backless gownCredit: Reuters
And she later showed off her balancing skills on a horse

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And she later showed off her balancing skills on a horseCredit: Instagram/livvydunne

She posed for a quick mirror selfie in the figure-hugging outfit before hitting the red carpet.

Dunne captioned the stunning snap: "ACMs bound."

Livvy has no shortage of athletic talent and is one of the most lucrative college sports athletes in the US.

And she demonstrated her balancing skills on the back of a horse named Sheriff, laughing to her 4million Instagram followers: "Yeehaw!"

Dunne rubbed shoulders with country & western royalty in Miranda Lambert and Dolly Parton in the Dallas suburb of Frisco.

The 20-year-old has been getting into the spirit of country music over the past few weeks with a selection of viral Wild West-themed videos.

Livvy saw Morgan Wallen live in concert last month and showed off her cowgirl look in a daring TikTok.

Currently finishing her junior year at LSU, Livvy recently had her first photoshoot as a Sports Illustrated swimwear model.

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The New Jersey native showed off her physique in a figure-hugging black bikini.

And she used her newfound platform to rail against "bad behavior" after being trolled on social media.

Dunne called the shoot a "dream come true," with SI Swimsuit editor MJ Day branding her "arrestingly beautiful."

Day said: "Usually being a D1 athlete, an all-academic and an industrious entrepreneur is enough to garner respect and accolades.

"But when you are Livvy Dunne and you also mix in being arrestingly beautiful, you unfortunately garner the ire and resentment of a certain niche population.

"The refusal of some to appreciate Livvy for being more than just a pretty blonde is missing the point.

"The backlash she received for 'leveraging' her sexuality for endorsement dollars after the NIL restrictions were lifted is incorrect,

"We are here to celebrate this incredible young woman and encourage the world to respect and applaud Livvy and her fellow athletes for owning the blood, sweat and tears that have fueled a lifetime of achievements."

Livvy made her Sports Illustrated model debut last month

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Livvy made her Sports Illustrated model debut last monthCredit: Ben Watts/ SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
She recently showed off her incredible flexibility in a risky cowgirl video

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She recently showed off her incredible flexibility in a risky cowgirl videoCredit: TikTok/livvy

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