The 2024 CMT Awards brought together some of the biggest names in the country world on Sunday night at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Kelsea Ballerini kicked off the red carpet in a scarlet lace accented gown, with sheer accents along the torso and skirt.
Lainey Wilson looked stylish in a black and silver pair of flared trousers, paired with a silver top and cowboy hat.
Joining them on the red carpet was Texas-native Mickey Guyton, who dazzled in a stunning silver and black sheer gown.
The 2024 CMT Awards are finally here with a slew of fan favorite artists set to be recognized this evening in Austin, Texas at Moody Center on Sunday afternoon
Kelsea, 30, looked beautiful in the striking red grown, which included a lace see-through element along her torso, and a sheer skirt.
The Way I Used To singer wore her long blonde locks center parted with loose waves, opting for a rosy blush and pink lip.
She was joined on the red carpet by her boyfriend, Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes, 31. He looked handsome in a white blazer and shirt with black trousers.
The lovebirds had previously made their red carpet debut at last year’s CMT Music Awards in April 2023.
They were first linked in January 2023.
Kelsea, who served as the host for the CMT Awards, rocked a number of looks at the show, including a striking Barbie look, a shimmery jumpsuit and a see-through mesh number.
Kelsea Ballerini kicked off the red carpet in a crimson lace accented gown, with sheer accents along the torso and skirt
She was joined on the red carpet by her boyfriend, Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes, 31
Kelsea shared a kiss with boyfriend Chase on the red carpet
Kelsea, who served as the host for the CMT Awards, rocked a number of looks at the show, including a striking Barbie look, a shimmery jumpsuit and a see-through mesh number
Lainey, 31, who became a household name with hit songs including Watermelon Moonshine and Heart Like a Truck, dazzled in a fitted silver top, paired with black and silver embellished flared trousers.
The country star wore a black cowboy hat with a statement choker and multiple rings.
She wore her long blonde locks loose in waves around her, with minimal makeup – highlighting her stunning natural beauty.
Mickey looked incredible in a black and silver gown – which was see-through and revealed her black undergarments.
The striking number had a fringed silver torso with fringe accents along the sheer skirt.
Lainey Wilson looked stylish in a black and silver pair of flared trousers, paired with a silver top and cowboy hat
Joining them on the red carpet was Texas-native Mickey Guyton, who dazzled in a stunning silver and black sheer gown
Mickey looked incredible in the black and silver gown – which was see-through and revealed her black undergarments
Carly Pearce wore black fitted trousers with a sheer top, adding a shimmery bralette that paired perfectly with her heels.
Minnie Driver donned a black fitted blazer with trousers; the jacket had a large black rosette detail along the lapel.
Melissa Etheridge chose a black button-up shirt with coordinating trousers, adding a shimmery blazer and cowboy hat.
Ashley McBryde and Priscilla Block also wore black, with Ashley opting for a jumpsuit and Priscilla in sheer bottoms with a corset top.
Amber Riley, Trisha Yearwood and Jane Seymour donned black sequin numbers.
Jelly Roll arrived to the red carpet with his stunning wife Bunnie XO on the red carpet; Bunnie looked amazing in her black and beige patterned frock.
Jennifer Nettles and Emily Osment chose patterned numbers in black and silver tones.
Carly Pearce, Minnie Driver and Melissa Etheridge donned black trousers
Ashley McBryde and Priscilla Block also wore black, with Ashley opting for a jumpsuit and Priscilla in sheer bottoms with a corset top
Amber Riley, Trisha Yearwood and Jane Seymour donned black sequin numbers
Jelly Roll with his wife Bunnie XO on the red carpet; Bunnie looked amazing in her black and beige patterned frock
Jennifer Nettles and Emily Osment chose patterned numbers in black and silver tones
Harper Grace and Meghan Patrick chose dark hued mini dresses, with Meghan adding a cowboy hat
Dasha, who sings the hit song Austin – which went viral on TikTok – looked incredible in a leopard print dress
Emma Roberts looked ethereal in an off-white asymmetrical gown, which had a sheer skirt.
Anne Wilson wore a striking white lace accented dress with pink cowboy boots.
GloRilla, Tanner Adell and Karen Fairchild chose cream and nude hued frocks, with Karen opting for a floral version.
Trisha Yearwood was the recipient of the first-ever June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award.
The fan-voted award show aired live from the Moody Center on Sunday, April 7.
This year’s edition was hosted once again by country icon Kelsea Ballerini, who served as host for the last three ceremonies. This year, however, marked the first time she hosted on her own.
On top of hosting, Kelsea performed, with performances also by Jason Aldean, Dasha, Trisha Yearwood, Sam Hunt and more.
There was a touching performance paying tribute to the late Toby Keith featuring Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Lainey Wilson, and more. Toby’s band backed the performance.
Billy Bob Thornton, Emma Roberts, James Van Der Beek, Jane Seymour, Mickey Guyton, and Jelly Roll are among the all-star presenters hitting the stage.
Nominees for this year’s awards show were announced last month.
In the female video of the year category, Ashley McBryde, Gabby Barrett, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Reba McEntire square off.
In the breakthrough female video of the year, its Anne Wilson, Ashley Cooke, Brittney Spencer and Tigirlily Gold.
Morgan Wallen, one of the genre’s top stars, received only one nomination: for male video of the year for ‘Last Night (One Record at a Time Sessions).’
He will be competing against Bailey Zimmerman’s ‘Religiously,’ Cody Johnson’s ‘The Painter,’ HARDY’s ‘Truck Bed,’ Jelly Roll’s ‘Need A Favor,’ Jordan Davis’ ‘Next Thing You Know’ and Luke Combs’ ‘Fast Car (Official Live Video).’
Emma Roberts looked ethereal in an off-white asymmetrical gown, which had a sheer skirt
Anne Wilson wore a striking white lace accented dress with pink cowboy boots
GloRilla, Tanner Adell and Karen Fairchild chose cream and nude hued frocks, with Karen opting for a floral version
Kendra Slaubaugh and Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold and Stephanie Quayle and Rachel Deeb sported bold hued looks
Wallen’s 2023 album, ‘One Thing at a Time,’ spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, making it the most popular album of any style last year. Its run broke a record previously held by Garth Brooks´s 1991 LP ‘Ropin´ the Wind’ by becoming the longest reigning No. 1 country album, ever.
In the breakthrough male video of the year category, Chayce Beckham, Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders and Zach Bryan go head-to-head.
Other categories include Duo/Group Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year.
There are also 14 first-time nominees this year, a list that includes some acts that go beyond country music – a direct reflection of CMT’s spotlight on genre-blending collaborations.
Those new names include Amber Riley, Ashley Cooke, Anne Wilson, Ella Langley, The Castellows, Tigirlily Gold, Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders, and Zach Bryan.
Kimberly Perry, Gayle King, Kylie Frey and Tiera Kennedy wore looks featuring different shades of green
Brandi Cyrus, Reyna Roberts and Brittney Spencer rocked denim fits for the red carpet
Megan Moroney looked lovely in a sparkling pink mini dress and silver heels
Kimberly Schlapman looked lovely in a pink shimmery gown with feathered sleeves, adding silver heels
DIBS Beauty founder Courtney Shields dazzled in a bold red mini dress
Carlene Carter chose burgundy hued trousers with a coordinating blazer
Tucker Wetmore, who sings the hit song Wine Into Whiskey, looked handsome in a brown suede jacket with dark hued trousers, boots and a baseball cap
Chase Rice, Dustin Lynch and Jordan Davis looked handsome in their red carpet looks