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November 20, 2024 at 1:41pm EST
If you’re a fan of country music, then you already know that tonight will be one of the genre’s most awaited nights: The 2024 Country Music Association Awards. After all, who could forget an award show hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson?
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And though much of CMA Awards’ history lies on the milestone award wins, the once-in-a-lifetime performances and the tear-jerking speeches, there’s one thing we always love to keep up: the fashion! Over the years, many of country music’s biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and Faith Hill, have rocked incredible outfits to the carpet.
So, as we prepare for tonight’s red carpet which will start in just a few hours, we’re taking a look down memory lane at some of the most iconic looks at the CMA Awards red carpets over the years. From The Chicks’ sheer sequined looks at the 2000 CMAs to Colbie Calliat’s stylish black and white look in 2023, this carpet has seen just about anything. Check out some of our favorites below!
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The Chicks
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Emily Robison, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire, aka the members of The Chicks, looked incredible in these matching sequined looks at the 2000 CMA Awards.
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Shania Twain
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Two years later, Shania Twain also wowed in a shimmering number in this figure-hugging gold dress. Talk about golden goddess!
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Faith Hill
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Faith Hill looked like the definition of showstopping elegance at the 2003 awards in this gown composed of a metallic silver top and an ivory silk skirt.
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Taylor Swift
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Long before she took over the world with her music and adoring fans, Taylor Swift was turning heads in the Country music scene. Before everyone was wearing matching gloves on the carpet, Swift started the trend back in 2006.
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Nicole Kidman
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As the longtime wife of Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman is always a get at the awards. In this 2009 look, for instance, she proved pink is totally her color.
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Miranda Lambert
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Miranda Lambert automatically topped the “Best Dressed” list when she showed up to the 2010 awards in this beautiful fuchsia number.
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Taylor Swift (Again!)
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In this 2013 look, Swift looked chic and elegant as ever in this deep red lace gown.
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Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton, among many of her talents, is known for her signature style. At the 2016, she stole the show in this bright yellow lace dress with a sheer skirt.
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Kacey Musgraves
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Speaking of bold, Kacey Musgraves also went all out in her 2016 look in this layered lavender tulle gown with dark purple lipstick to match!
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Kacey Musgraves (Again!)
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Three years later, in 2019, Musgraves stole the show yet again in this pastel yellow and silver fringe dress. Talk about a party dress!
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Carrie Underwood
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In 2022, Carrie Underwood opted for a bold look as she celebrated countless shades of blue in this denim-inspired gown.
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Katy Perry
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Katy Perry also hopped on the denim trend in 2022 in this Marques’Almeida jumpsuit with a large bow at the waist.
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Kelsea Ballerini
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Speaking of blue, Kelsea Ballerini opted for the color in this bright blue head-to-toe look at the 2022 awards. Such a showstopper!
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Colbie Caillat
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Colbie Caillat turned heads at the 2023 CMAs in this black and white beaded dress by Johnathan Kayne with a matching shimmering white train.
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Lainey Wilson
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Lainey Wilson always takes risks on the carpet and her 2023 look was no different! She rocked this black Carolina Herrera strapless jumpsuit with dramatic ruffled bell bottoms.
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