Country Stars Dress to Impress at the 2017 CMA Awards
11/08/2017 09:55 pm EST
Carrie Underwood
Singer-songwriter and the evening's host, Carrie Underwood stuns in an indigo-hued gown at the 51st annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 8, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be Underwood's 10th time hosting with co-host, Brad Paisley.
Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum brought a pop of color to the red carpet tonight at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The chart topping trio is nominated for two awards this evening, including Vocal Group of the Year and Album of the Year for their sixth studio album, Heart Break.
Jessie James Decker
While her husband might not be in attendance tonight, Jessie James Decker wasn't exactly flying solo. The expectant mama has a lot to celebrate, including her album South Girl City Lights making its debut at the top spot, leapfrogging Kane Brown and Thomas Rhett.
Chris Young
Chris Young was looking dapper on the red carpet of the CMAs tonight. It was announced earlier in the day that he would be part of the lineup for the 2017 CMA Country Christmas TV special, joining Kelsea Ballerini and more for this holiday season.
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans
Kelsea Ballerini is having an incredible week. Her sophomore record, Unapologetically debuted at No. 1 on iTunes' Country Music charts and get to perform with Reba McEntire at the awards. On Wednesday night, Ballerini sported a custom Michael Kors gown and shoes on the red carpet, along with a clutch from Tyler Ellis and simplistic, charming jewellery from David Yurman.
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks arrived on the red carpet looking suave in a dark black suit. Brooks is nominated for Entertainer of the Year tonight.
Brett Eldredge
Though he isn't nominated tonight for his self-titled third album that released this past summer, Brett Eldredge has plenty of memories to last the evening. In 2014, Eldredge won for New Artist of the Year and will be looking ahead to new talent emerging on the country music scene. Looking dapper on the red carpet, Eldredge sported a Joseph Abboud jacket, with Tom Ford underneath, shoes by Magnanni, Bottega Veneta tie and sparkling cufflinks from Beladora.
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker might not be nominated tonight, but he is gearing up for a performance with Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum. Not to mention, he will be headlining multiple shows down under in support of his seventh studio album, When Was The Last Time, which peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Kellie Pickler
Former American Idol contestant and singer, Kellie Pickler dazzled on the red carpet. Pickler is hosting the pre-show this evening with her radio show co-host, Ben Aaron.
Luke Bryan
In addition to a nomination tonight for Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards, Luke Bryan has plenty to celebrate with the release of his forthcoming studio album What Makes You Country, releasing Nov. 10. Bryan walked the red carpet with wife, Caroline Boyer as he sported Tom Ford and an Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Chrono watch.
Carly Pearce
"Every Little Thing" crooner Carly Pearce attended the 51st annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena Wednesday night wearing an original Hayley Paige dress and a clutch from St. Xavier.
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