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The 2021 CMT Music Awards will honor the latest and greatest in country music during Wednesday night’s in-person ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.
Attendees, honorees, and presenters hit the CMT Music Awards red carpet before the big show to put their individual fashion sense on full display.
Kelsea Ballerini, who is co-hosting the ceremony with Kane Brown, leaned on her Barbie instincts by gracing the night’s step-and-repeat in a vinyl hot pink two piece.
The 27-year-old songstress’s eye-catching ensemble consisted of a vinyl spaghetti strap top with visible boning and a pair of matching high-waisted trousers.
She wore her lengthy blonde hair in waves with two braids in the front to frame her face.
Ballerini sported a glowing tan and amplified her natural beauty with a generous amount of blush and a glossy nude lip.
Barbie girl: Kelsea Ballerini, who is co-hosting the ceremony with Kane Brown, leaned on her Barbie instincts by gracing the night’s step-and-repeat in a vinyl hot pink two piece
Blonde bombshell: She wore her lengthy blonde hair in waves with two braids in the front to frame her face
Mickey Guyton, who is slated to perform with Gladys Knight, made jaws drop in a pale yellow gown with a dramatic side slit that exposed her shapely legs.
The Black Like Me hitmaker, 37, slipped her feet into a pair of pointed pumps of the same shade and carried her essentials in glistening gold clutch.
Guyton’s already gorgeous complexion was amplified with a generous amount of facial bronzer, while metallic grey eyeshadow was used to make her brown peepers pop.
Bringing the drama: Mickey Guyton, who is slated to perform with Gladys Knight, made jaws drop in a pale yellow gown with a dramatic side slit that exposed her shapely legs
All in the details: The Black Like Me hitmaker, 37, slipped her feet into a pair of pointed pumps of the same shade and carried her essentials in glistening gold clutch
Queens: Mickey stops to pose for a photo with legendary performer Gladys Knight (right)
H.E.R. showcased her killer curves in an edgy all black ensemble complete with a sexy netted top that exposed her bra.
The 23-year-old artist completed her ensemble with a sexy pleated mini skirt and a pair of rhinestone-covered boots with silver toes.
Taking a note from Kelsea Ballerini’s book, comedian Iliza Shlesinger slipped her toned physique into a hot pink satin gown with a sexy mesh bodice.
Edgy: H.E.R. showcased her killer curves in an edgy all black ensemble complete with a sexy netted top that exposed her bra
Nice touch! The 23-year-old artist completed her ensemble with a sexy pleated mini skirt and a pair of rhinestone-covered boots with silver toes
The standup star, 38, styled her jaw-length hair in cohesive curls stemming from a side part.
Gladys Knight proved she is defying the aging process as she arrived to the night’s award ceremony in Nashville.
The 77-year-old star wowed in an elegant white dress that stopped at her knees and featured flattering lace sleeves.
Mixed mediums: Taking a note from Kelsea’s book, comedian Iliza Shlesinger slipped her toned physique into a hot pink satin gown with a sexy mesh bodice
Chic: The standup star, 38, styled her jaw-length hair in cohesive curls stemming from a side part
Amazing! Gladys Knight proved she is defying the aging process as she arrived to the night’s award ceremony in Nashville
Elegance: The 77-year-old star wowed in an elegant white dress that stopped at her knees and featured flattering lace sleeves
Knight’s brunette hair was parted to one side and styled in voluminous curls.
Carly Pearce had some furry support on Wednesday night as she arrived to the ceremony with her beloved pooch June.
The 31-year-old singer-songwriter let her dog walked the red carpet on a light pink leash that coordinated with her own feminine getup.
Pearce showcased her enviably toned legs in a pair of floral print high-waisted shorts with a matching bralette and shrug.
Furry friend: Carly Pearce had some furry support on Wednesday night as she arrived to the ceremony with her beloved pooch June
Coordinated: The 31-year-old singer-songwriter let her dog walked the red carpet on a light pink leash that coordinated with her own feminine getup
Making it work: Lindsay Ell did not her recent injury get her down by decking out her boot to match her showy silver dress
Nailed it: The Canadian singer, 32, wrapped her boot in chrome toned tape, which perfectly coordinated with the sequin detailing on her dress
Lindsay Ell did not her recent injury get her down by decking out her boot to match her showy silver dress.
The Canadian singer, 32, wrapped her boot in chrome toned tape, which perfectly coordinated with the sequin detailing on her dress.
On the other foot, Ell slipped on one half of a pair of white Nike sneakers with a custom rhinestone-covered swoosh.
All together: Philip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild of musical group Little Big Town stayed true to their stylish selves as they graced the carpet in contrasting looks
Contrast: Schlapman looked effortlessly glam in a plunging colorblock dress, while Fairchild provided a bit of 80s nostalgia in a gaudy floral print mini dress and thigh-high satin boots
Legend: After getting their own photos, Little Big Town snagged a pic with legend Gladys Knight
Keep ’em coming! Another beloved country group, Lady A, arrived to the 2021 ceremony in style
Bold: The band’s leading lady Hillary Scott highlighting her curves in a colorful striped dress with a plunging neckline
Philip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild of musical group Little Big Town stayed true to their stylish selves as they graced the carpet in contrasting looks.
Schlapman looked effortlessly glam in a plunging color block dress, while Fairchild provided a bit of 80s nostalgia in a gaudy floral print mini dress and thigh-high satin boots.
Another beloved country group, Lady A, arrived to the 2021 ceremony in style, with the band’s leading lady Hillary Scott highlighting her curves in a colorful striped dress with a plunging neckline.
Suave: Kane Brown, who is hosting the ceremony alongside Kelsea Ballerini, looked suave in a grey three-piece suit with a patterned silk shirt layered beneath it
Support system: The singer-songwriter, 27, was accompanied by his stunning wife Katelyn Jae, who he married in 2018
Risky: Lauren Alaina took a major fashion risk by rocking an avant-garde jumpsuit with one side featuring a beige tulle half-skirt
Kane Brown, who is hosting the ceremony alongside Kelsea Ballerini, looked suave in a grey three-piece suit with a patterned silk shirt layered beneath it.
The singer-songwriter, 27, was accompanied by his stunning wife Katelyn Jae, who he married in 2018.
The flattering nature of the color black proved to be a go-to for many of the night’s attendees, including Cassie DiLaura, Alecia Davis, and Hailey Whitters.
Sparkles: Lainey Wilson and Tenille Arts brought the glitz by incorporating a generous amount of glitter and rhinestones into their looks
Groovy: Wilson, 29, was clearly inspired by the 1970s with her flared trousers and snakeskin blouse
Plaid: Blanco Brown and Rickey Minor got all decked out in differing plaid patterns, which gave their ensembles an overall preppy look
Lauren Alaina took a major fashion risk by rocking an avant-garde jumpsuit with one side featuring a beige tulle half-skirt.
Lainey Wilson and Tenille Arts brought the glitz by incorporating a generous amount of glitter and rhinestones into their looks.
Wilson, 29, clearly inspired by the disco-era of the 1970s, donned a pair of flared fold trousers with stars embellished on them with rhinestones.
Country crooner: Trace Adkins looked regal in a striking black cowboy hat as she posed up a storm with his wife Victoria Pratt
Date night? A few other fashion-forward couples in attendance were Taylor Lewan and his wife Taylin Gallacher, as well as Niko and Anna Moon
Three is NOT a crowd: Putting all three of their individual styles on display for their fans at home, Colton Pack, Garrett Nichols, and Zach Beeken of Restless Road happily walked the CMT Awards red carpet together
Arts, 27, modeled a strapless black and blue geometric gown covered in glistening micro glitters.
Blanco Brown and Rickey Minor got all decked out in differing plaid patterns, which gave their ensembles an overall preppy look.
Trace Adkins looked regal in a striking black cowboy hat as she posed up a storm with his wife Victoria Pratt.
A few other fashion-forward couples in attendance were Taylor Lewan and his wife Taylin Gallacher, as well as Niko and Anna Moon.
Putting all three of their individual styles on display for their fans at home, Colton Pack, Garrett Nichols, and Zach Beeken of Restless Road happily walked the CMT Awards red carpet together.
The 2021 CMT Music Awards will be held in its longtime home in Nashville, with Kane Brown returning to co-host after helping to helm last year’s ceremony.
Music city! The 2021 CMT Music Awards will be held in its longtime home in Nashville, with Kane Brown returning to co-host after helping to helm last year’s ceremony
Helping hand: He’ll be joined this time around by Ballerini, who’s making her debut hosting the country music show
He’ll be joined this time around by Ballerini, who’s making her debut hosting the country music show.
‘Kelsea and Kane are two of the brightest, most sought-after stars in country music today and we’re thrilled to welcome them both as hosts of the 2021 CMT Music Awards,’ the producers of the CMT Music Awards shared in a statement in May. ‘This dynamic duo reflects the show’s revitalized energy as live music returns to center stage in a night filled with incredible outdoor performances, cross-genre collaborations and a few surprises!’
Both artists are nominated for three awards each this year, so they may have to pause their hosting duties to pick up their trophies.
In a statement released after he was announced as one of the hosts, Brown recalled the ‘amazing feeling’ he felt after winning his first country music award at the CMTs.
‘The CMT Music Awards are special to me — it’s the first industry award I won and getting on that stage was an amazing feeling,’ he said. ‘I love that the fans get to have their voices heard as we celebrate the best in country music.’
The co-hosts will both be performing during the ceremony alongside performances from country superstars Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert.
Great choices: ‘Kelsea and Kane are two of the brightest, most sought-after stars in country music today and we’re thrilled to welcome them both as hosts of the 2021 CMT Music Awards,’ the producers of the CMT Music Awards shared in a statement in May
Last year’s ceremony had to be moved back from its scheduled June date to October of 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, though Wednesday night’s show will have more of sense of normalcy as Covid-19 cases continued to decrease and vaccination rates rise across the US.
In addition to the standard array of country stars, the CMT Music Awards will be stocked with artists not usually associated with country music.
John Legend scored a Video of the Year nomination for his duet Hallelujah with Carrie Underwood, while pop rocker Pink earned a nomination for Collaborative Video of the Year for One Too Many, a duet with Keith Urban.
Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert lead the evening’s nominees with four nods each.
In addition to the two co-hosts, Mickey Guyton and Little Big Town are close behind with three nominations each. It’s particularly impressive for Guyton, as this is the first year she has been nominated at the CMT Music Awards.
The ceremony will have plenty of star power on stage as the Avengers star Anthony Mackie drops by to present, while Freaks And Geeks actress Busy Philipps will also be on hand.
The show airs Wednesday, June 9 at 8 p.m. EST and will be available to viewers on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT Australia, though viewers looking for a free viewing option online are out of luck.
Big night: The show airs Wednesday, June 9 at 8 p.m. EST and will be available to viewers on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT Australia, though viewers looking for a free viewing option online are out of luck
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