With the glitz and glam of the CMA Awards 2017 in full swing, country music’s party of the year has finally arrived tonight. But it wouldn’t be complete without seeing some of the hottest stars in country music hit the red carpet and show off their fashion choices of the night.
From our favorite couples to a slew of stunning newcomers, all of country music’s best and brightest turned up in their finest threads to honor their peers and deliver some powerful performances we can’t wait to see.
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Carrie Underwood
Singer-songwriter and the evening’s host, Carrie Underwoodย stuns in an indigo-hued gown at theย 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.
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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 isย nominated for two awards this evening, including Vocal Group of the Year and Album of the Year for their sixth studio album,ย Heart Break.
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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 herย albumย South Girl City Lightsย making its debut at the top spot, leapfrogging Kane Brown and Thomas Rhett.
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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 theย lineup for the 2017ย CMA Country Christmasย TV special, joiningย Kelsea Balleriniย and more for this holiday season.ย
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Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans
Kelsea Ballerini is having an incredible week. Her sophomoreย record,ย Unapologeticallyย debuted at No. 1 on iTunes’ Country Music charts and get to perform with Reba McEntire at the awards. On Wednesday night, Balleriniย sported a customย Michael Kors gown and shoes on the red carpet, along with a clutch fromย Tyler Ellis and simplistic, charming jewelleryย fromย David Yurman.
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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.ย
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Brett Eldredge
Though he isn’t nominated tonight for his self-titled third album that released this past summer, Brett Eldredgeย has plenty of memories to last the evening. In 2014, Eldredgeย 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, Eldredgeย sported aย Joseph Abboudย jacket, with Tom Ford underneath, shoes by Magnanni,ย Bottega Venetaย tie and sparkling cufflinks fromย Beladora.
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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,ย When Was The Last Time, which peaked atย No. 2 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.ย
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Kellie Pickler
Former American Idol contestant and singer, Kellie Picklerย dazzled on the red carpet. Picklerย is hosting the pre-show this evening with her radio show co-host, Ben Aaron.
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Luke Bryan
In addition to a nomination tonight for Entertainer of the Yearย at the CMA Awards, Lukeย Bryan has plenty to celebrate with the release of his forthcoming studio albumย 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 Chronoย watch.
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Carly Pearce
“Every Little Thing” croonerย Carly Pearce attended the 51st annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena Wednesdayย night wearing an original Hayleyย Paige dress and a clutch from St. Xavier.
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