Wed. Nov 6th, 2024
alert-–-cmt-music-awards-2024:-kelsea-ballerini-dazzles-in-very-revealing-dress-before-embracing-her-inner-barbie-in-pink-and-sporting-bejeweled-jumpsuit-as-she-hosts-event-in-eight-outfitsAlert – CMT Music Awards 2024: Kelsea Ballerini dazzles in VERY revealing dress before embracing her inner Barbie in pink and sporting bejeweled jumpsuit as she hosts event in EIGHT outfits

Kelsea Ballerini took on solo hosting duties at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin on Sunday, and dressed to impress in a whopping eight ensembles during the star-studded festivities. 

The Peter Pan songstress, 30 – who shared a passionate kiss with boyfriend Chase Stokes on the red carpet – also took to the stage to perform a re-imagined version of her debut single, Love Me Like You Mean It.

The beauty kicked off the night with a fun ‘mindreading’ opener involving the Outer Banks actor, 31, and other stars including Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll. 

During the skit, she stunned in a sparkling, long-sleeved gown that was made of a sheer material that fell down past her ankles. 

Ballerini additionally slipped into a pair of glittering, closed-toed heels and allowed her blonde locks to flow down past her shoulders in light waves.  

Kelsea Ballerini, 30, took on solo hosting duties at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin on Sunday, and dressed to impress in various ensembles during the star-studded festivities

The Peter Pan songstress also took to the stage to perform a re-imagined version of her debut single, Love Me Like You Mean It

In between more awards presentations, Kelsea donned a semi-sheer, bejeweled outfit that comprised of a sleeveless top as well as fitted, matching trousers

Kelsea Ballerini, 30, took on solo hosting duties at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin on Sunday, and dressed to impress in various ensembles during the star-studded festivities

Kelsea opted for minimal accessories to allow the outfit to be the main focal point, and added a few chunky rings onto each of her hands. 

Her makeup was glammed up for the night, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes as well as a light shadow around her eyes. 

A warm blush was added to better accentuate her cheekbones, while a glossy nude-colored tint was worn on her lips. 

Moments before the fun opener to start the ceremony, Ballerini was seen strutting onto the spacious stage while holding a microphone in her hand.

The audience jumped to their feet to cheer on the songstress, including Chase who could be seen holding a bright smile on his face while supporting his girlfriend as she took on hosting duties.

At another part during the ceremony, the performer admitted to the crowd that she is ‘still clearly not over Barbie.’ 

She had a quick outfit change into cowgirl Barbie – which was also one of the costumes Margot Robbie wore in the 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig. 

Kelsea flaunted her toned midriff wearing a sleeveless, hot pink cropped vest that had shiny, star embellishments on the top. 

She stunned in a sparkling, long-sleeved gown that was made of a sheer material that fell down past her ankles

She stunned in a sparkling, long-sleeved gown that was made of a sheer material that fell down past her ankles

Ballerini additionally slipped into a pair of glittering, closed-toed heels and allowed her blonde locks to flow down past her shoulders in light waves

Ballerini additionally slipped into a pair of glittering, closed-toed heels and allowed her blonde locks to flow down past her shoulders in light waves

Kelsea opted for minimal accessories to allow the outfit to be the main focal point, and added a few chunky rings onto each of her hands

Kelsea opted for minimal accessories to allow the outfit to be the main focal point, and added a few chunky rings onto each of her hands

Her makeup was glammed up for the night, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes as well as a light shadow around her eyes

Her makeup was glammed up for the night, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes as well as a light shadow around her eyes

Moments before the fun opener to start the ceremony, Ballerini was seen strutting onto the spacious stage while holding a microphone in her hand

The audience jumped to their feet to cheer on the songstress, including Chase who could be seen holding a bright smile on his face while supporting his girlfriend as she took on hosting duties

Moments before the fun opener to start the ceremony, Ballerini was seen strutting onto the spacious stage while holding a microphone in her hand

A warm blush was added to better accentuate her cheekbones, while a glossy nude-colored tint was worn on her lips

A warm blush was added to better accentuate her cheekbones, while a glossy nude-colored tint was worn on her lips

She had a quick outfit change into cowgirl Barbie - which was also one of the costumes Margot Robbie wore in the 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig

She had a quick outfit change into cowgirl Barbie – which was also one of the costumes Margot Robbie wore in the 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig

The singer also donned a pair of matching flared pants while a white cowgirl hat was placed on top of her head. 

The long hem of the bottoms concealed the shoes that she had paired with her Barbie-themed ensemble. 

Ballerini is no stranger to wearing the costume and notably sported the same outfit for Halloween last year.  

While talking to the audience, the beauty said of the movie: ‘I’ve watched it so many times! I need a sequel, and I think I have the perfect idea for it. I want to see country Barbie!’ 

‘Obviously, it’s between me and Dolly Parton for the lead, because we’re both blonde and sing country music,’ she jokingly added. 

In between more awards presentations, Kelsea donned a semi-sheer, bejeweled outfit that comprised of a sleeveless top as well as fitted, matching trousers. 

The material was embroidered with a green and blue, sequin patterns that sparkled underneath the bright stage lights. 

The shirt also clung to her frame and contained a scooped neckline on the front and was easily held up with thick straps that wrapped around her shoulders.  

Kelsea flaunted her toned midriff wearing a sleeveless, hot pink cropped vest that had shiny, star embellishments on the top

The singer also donned a pair of matching flared pants while a white cowgirl hat was placed on top of her head

Kelsea flaunted her toned midriff wearing a sleeveless, hot pink cropped best that had star embellishments on the top

The long hem of the bottoms concealed the shoes that she had paired with her Barbie-themed ensemble

The long hem of the bottoms concealed the shoes that she had paired with her Barbie-themed ensemble

Ballerini is no stranger to wearing the costume and notably sported the outfit for Halloween last year

Ballerini is no stranger to wearing the costume and notably sported the outfit for Halloween last year

While talking to the audience, the beauty said of the movie: 'I've watched it so many times! I need a sequel, and I think I have the perfect idea for it. I want to see country Barbie!'

While talking to the audience, the beauty said of the movie: ‘I’ve watched it so many times! I need a sequel, and I think I have the perfect idea for it. I want to see country Barbie!’

The material was embroidered with a green and blue, sequin patterns that sparkled underneath the bright stage lights

The material was embroidered with a green and blue, sequin patterns that sparkled underneath the bright stage lights

She donned a silver necklace as well as dangly earrings and flashy rings to accessorize the look

She donned a silver necklace as well as dangly earrings and flashy rings to accessorize the look

She donned a silver necklace as well as dangly earrings and flashy rings to accessorize the look. 

Her blonde locks were parted in the middle, and cascaded down behind her back in natural waves. 

At one point while addressing the crowd on the stage, she was joined by Melissa Etheridge and the duo belted out some lyrcis together. Afterwards, the pair happily posed backstage together at the arena. 

Ballerini was also seen affectionately sitting on her boyfriend’s lap as they rested backstage during the lighthearted festivities. 

Elsewhere in the show, the star put on a radiant display in a figure-hugging, yellow dress that contained a thigh-high slit on the left side. 

Kelsea also wore a pair of closed-toed, shiny gold heels and opted for large, dangly earrings and a few gold rings. 

Her hair was also styled a bit different with her blonde locks parted to the side and pulled back into a low braid. 

She added a bold, reddish tint to her lips which stood out against the yellow color of her gown.  

At one point while addressing the crowd on the stage, she was joined by Melissa Etheridge and the duo belted out some lyrcis together. Afterwards, the pair happily posed backstage together at the arena

At one point while addressing the crowd on the stage, she was joined by Melissa Etheridge and the duo belted out some lyrcis together. Afterwards, the pair happily posed backstage together at the arena

Ballerini was also seen affectionately sitting on her boyfriend's lap as they rested backstage during the lighthearted festivities

Ballerini was also seen affectionately sitting on her boyfriend’s lap as they rested backstage during the lighthearted festivities

Elsewhere in the show, the star put on a radiant display in a figure-hugging, yellow dress that contained a thigh-high slit on the left side

Elsewhere in the show, the star put on a radiant display in a figure-hugging, yellow dress that contained a thigh-high slit on the left side

Kelsea also wore a pair of closed-toed, shiny gold heels and opted for large, dangly earrings and a few gold rings

Kelsea also wore a pair of closed-toed, shiny gold heels and opted for large, dangly earrings and a few gold rings

Her hair was also styled a bit different with her blonde locks parted to the side and pulled back into a low braid

Her hair was also styled a bit different with her blonde locks parted to the side and pulled back into a low braid

She later cut a casual figure in a pair of light gray, loose-fitting trousers that were held up with a thin, black belt that wrapped around her waist

The Miss Me More singer also wore a printed top that had the words, 'This shirt saves lives,' in support of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

She later cut a casual figure in a pair of light gray, loose-fitting trousers that were held up with a thin, black belt that wrapped around her waist

Ballerini decked out the look with turquoise necklaces as well as dazzling, silver-hooped earrings. Chunky bracelets were also placed on each of her wrists for a final touch

Ballerini decked out the look with turquoise necklaces as well as dazzling, silver-hooped earrings. Chunky bracelets were also placed on each of her wrists for a final touch

She also slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black pumps that had rhinestone embellishments towards the pointed front

She also slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black pumps that had rhinestone embellishments towards the pointed front

She later cut a casual figure in a pair of light gray, loose-fitting trousers that were held up with a thin, black belt that wrapped around her waist. 

The Miss Me More singer also wore a printed top that had the words, ‘This shirt saves lives,’ in support of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. 

She also slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black pumps that had rhinestone embellishments towards the pointed front. 

Ballerini decked out the look with turquoise necklaces as well as dazzling, silver-hooped earrings. Chunky bracelets were also placed on each of her wrists for a final touch. 

Kelsea later flaunted her figure as she performed a re-imagined version of her debut single titled Love Me Like You Mean It.

She donned a long-sleeved, dark gold bodysuit that sparkled under the lights and also wore a pair of sheer, black tights underneath. 

The songstress sported black heels that were secured with thin straps that wrapped around her ankles. 

Her locks were combed back into a sleek up do, preventing any loose strands from falling onto her face.  

Kelsea later flaunted her figure as she performed a re-imagined version of her debut single titled Love Me Like You Mean It

Kelsea later flaunted her figure as she performed a re-imagined version of her debut single titled Love Me Like You Mean It

She donned a long-sleeved, dark gold bodysuit that sparkled under the lights and also wore a pair of sheer, black tights underneath

She donned a long-sleeved, dark gold bodysuit that sparkled under the lights and also wore a pair of sheer, black tights underneath

Ballerini had the chance to embrace her edgy side in an off-the-shoulder, black leather jacket that was secured with a belt that was tightly wrapped around her waist

Ballerini had the chance to embrace her edgy side in an off-the-shoulder, black leather jacket that was secured with a belt that was tightly wrapped around her waist

The singer also wore a matching mini skirt that had an asymmetrical hem that stopped inches above her knees

While spending time backstage, she briefly opted for comfort by slipping into a pair of soft, beige slippers

The singer also wore a matching mini skirt that had an asymmetrical hem that stopped inches above her knees

And after stepping onto the stage in the outfit, she was joined by Cody Johnson as the two addressed the live audience

And after stepping onto the stage in the outfit, she was joined by Cody Johnson as the two addressed the live audience

Ballerini had the chance to embrace her edgy side in an off-the-shoulder, black leather jacket that was secured with a belt that was tightly wrapped around her waist.

The singer also wore a matching mini skirt that had an asymmetrical hem that stopped inches above her knees. 

While spending time backstage, she briefly opted for comfort by slipping into a pair of soft, beige slippers. 

And after stepping onto the stage in the outfit, she was joined by Cody Johnson as the two addressed the live audience. 

Kelsea put on a leggy display for her last outfit of the night which was a white blazer dress that contained feathery embellishments. 

The singer wore a pair of closed-toed, bedazzled white pumps that were secured with sparkling straps around her ankles. 

Kelsea put on a leggy display for her last outfit of the night which was a white blazer dress that contained feathery embellishments

Kelsea put on a leggy display for her last outfit of the night which was a white blazer dress that contained feathery embellishments

The singer wore a pair of closed-toed, bedazzled white pumps that were secured with sparkling straps around her ankles

The singer wore a pair of closed-toed, bedazzled white pumps that were secured with sparkling straps around her ankles

She opted for a pair of dangly, silver earrings as well as a silver ring that was placed on her right hand

She opted for a pair of dangly, silver earrings as well as a silver ring that was placed on her right hand

Her blonde hair was parted to the side, and fell down to brush past her shoulders

Her blonde hair was parted to the side, and fell down to brush past her shoulders

She opted for a pair of dangly, silver earrings as well as a silver ring that was placed on her right hand. Her blonde hair was parted to the side, and fell down to brush past her shoulders. 

Kelsea received three CMT nominations, such as Video of the Year and also CMT Performance of the Year for the track, If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too).

While recently talking to Billboard, Ballerini also recalled attending the CMT Music Awards when she was just a child – adding how hosting for the fourth time was a ‘full-circle’ moment.

‘As a fan, it was one of the craziest moments of my life, so it feels very full-circle to go from the kid outside the barricade to being the host of the show. That’s not lost on me and I’m very excited to be here.’

The Country Music Television Awards 2024 WINNERS

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Ashley McBryde — Light On In The Kitchen

Brandy Clark feat. Brandi Carlile — Dear Insecurity

Brothers Osborne — Nobody’s Nobody

Cody Johnson — The Painter

Darius Rucker — Fires Don’t Start Themselves

HARDY — Truck Bed

Jason Aldean — Let Your Boys Be Country

Jelly Roll — Need A Favor — WINNER

Jordan Davis — Next Thing You Know

Kacey Musgraves — Deeper Well

Kelsea Ballerini — IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)

Lainey Wilson — Watermelon Moonshine

Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown — Nothing Compares To You

Parmalee — Gonna Love You

Tyler Childers — In Your Love

Zach Bryan — Nine Ball

 

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Ashley McBryde — Light On In The Kitchen

Gabby Barrett — Glory Days

Kacey Musgraves — Deeper Well

Kelsea Ballerini — Penthouse

Lainey Wilson — Watermelon Moonshine — WINNER

Megan Moroney — I’m Not Pretty

Reba McEntire — Seven Minutes In Heaven

 

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Bailey Zimmerman — Religiously

Cody Johnson — The Painter

HARDY — Truck Bed

Jelly Roll — Need A Favor — WINNER

Jordan Davis — Next Thing You Know

Luke Combs — Fast Car (Official Live Video)

Morgan Wallen — Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)

 

DUO/GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Brothers Osborne — Nobody’s Nobody

Dan + Shay — Save Me The Trouble — WINNER

Old Dominion — Memory Lane

Parmalee — Girl In Mine

The War And Treaty — Have You A Heart

Tigirlily Gold — Shoot Tequila

 

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton — We Don’t Fight Anymore — WINNER

Ella Langley feat. Koe Wetzel — That’s Why We Fight

Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan — Cowboys And Plowboys

Justin Moore & Priscilla Block — You, Me And Whiskey

Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real feat. Lainey Wilson — More Than Friends

Mickey Guyton feat. Kane Brown — Nothing Compares To You

Old Dominion & Megan Moroney — Can’t Break Up Now

 

BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®

Anne Wilson — Rain In The Rearview

Ashley Cooke — your place — WINNER

Brittney Spencer — Bigger Than The Song

Tigirlily Gold — Shoot Tequila

 

BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, presented by Walt Disney World®

Chayce Beckham — ’23’

Tyler Childers — ‘In Your Love’

Warren Zeiders — ‘Pretty Little Poison’ — WINNER

Zach Bryan — ‘Oklahoma Smokeshow’

 

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Amber Riley – ‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T.’ (from CMT Smashing Glass)

Bret Michaels & Chris Janson – ‘Nothing But a Good Time’ (from CMT Crossroads)

Carrie Underwood – ‘Hate My Heart’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)

Cody Johnson – ‘Human’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)

Dierks Bentley – ‘Drunk On A Plane’ (from CMT Storytellers)

Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter – ‘Thinking ‘Bout You’ (from CMT Campfire Sessions)

Hozier & Maren Morris – ‘Take Me To Church’ (from CMT Crossroads)

Jelly Roll — ‘Need a Favor’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards) — WINNER

Kelsea Ballerini – ‘IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)’ (from 2023 CMT Music Awards)

The War And Treaty – ‘On My Own’ (from CMT Smashing Glass)

 

CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR 

Chase Rice – ‘Goodnight Nancy’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

Dylan Scott – ‘Don’t Close Your Eyes (Keith Whitley Cover)’ (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)

Megan Moroney – ‘I’m Not Pretty’ (from CMT Digital Campfire Sessions)

Nate Smith – ‘Whiskey on You’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

Scotty McCreery — ‘It Matters to Her’ (from CMT Stages) — WINNER

Stephen Wilson Jr. – ‘Year to Be Young 1994’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

The Castellows – ‘I Know It Will Never End’ (from CMT Studio Sessions)

 

June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award 

Trisha Yearwood — Inaugural Winner

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