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These Country Music Awards looks deserve some sugar. Country music’s biggest night is hardly a stranger to drop dead gorgeous fashion . Indeed, for decades superstars of the genre and beyond have arrived looking runway ready.
Take, for instance, when Beyoncé served real-life angel in a floor-length sheer gown and huge Victorian-style sleeves while performing “Daddy Lessons” alongside The Chicks during the 2016 ceremony. Or when Taylor Swift looked like the belle of the ball at her first CMAs in 2007, where she arrived on the red carpet in golden dress that seem to invoke the iconic Beauty and the Beast dress . And then more recently, Kelsea Ballerini —who is up for Female Vocalist of the Year and Musical Event of the Year at the Nov.
20 ceremony—pulled up to last year’s CMAs as Barbie-coded as could be. Dressed in a pink Christian Siriano gown, the “Dibs” singer channeled Margot Robbie ’s iconic character with flowing blonde locks, a red lip and of course her very own Ken —a.k.
a. boyfriend Chase Stokes —on her arm. That same year, Megan Moroney —currently in the running for Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year and New Artist of the Year—ditched her Tennessee Orange to match the carpet in a crimson gown adorned with flowing layers and a high slit.
Standing out as one of the best dressed of the night, the “I’m Not Pretty” singer cemented herself as one to watch on the carpet for years to come. As she wrote of the look on Instagram , "I’ve always looked better in red." And there’s no doubt that this year’s 58th annual event will offer up any less glitz and glam.
To see some of the best CMA looks over the years, keep scrolling. The Chicks One word: wowzers! The girl-group—formerly named The Dixie Chicks —dazzle the red carpet with their colorfully beaded designs at the 2000 ceremony. Kelsea Ballerini Hi Barbie! Kelsea Ballerini stunned in a light pink dress with a high slit, bold red lip and dangly diamonds at the 57th annual CMAs.
Billy Dean Billy Dean wished peace upon the photographers at the 2003 ceremony. The "Only Here For A Little While" singer showed off his patriotic side in blazer bedecked with an American Flag and stars as he held up a peace sign. All that glitters! The "Southbound" songstress brings the glitz and glamour to the 2013 show with her crystal and floral embellished gown by Ralph & Russo.
Danielle Peck The "Findin' A Good Man" singer found a great dress for the 2006 CMAs. Featuring a bedazzled plunging neckline and sheer panels, this gown was unforgettable. Taylor Swift 2007 was a fairytale for Taylor.
The "Lover" singer arrived at her first CMAs in 2007 looking like the belle of the ball in a layered gold gown. "Oh, my daddy said shoot"..
. The music icon looks like a literal angel with her white body-hugging sheer gown that features dramatic puffed sleeves and metallic netting. Her statement-making pearl necklaces, long straight hair and bronzy makeup are a chef's kiss! The "Space Cowboy" songstress skips the typical ballgown for something more chic and sleek: a black Versace pantsuit and a matching sheer blouse with gold fringe.
Her fiery red lipstick makes her outfit even more hot, hot, hot. Shania Twain This is still the one. For the 2003 CMAs, the "You're Still The One" singer wore a speghetti strap dress with silver accents and a diamond choker necklace.
Lady in red! The "If I Was a Cowboy" singer knows how to make an entrance and her ballgown is proof. From the vibrant red floral embroidery to the blue velvet belt, this design is a sight to see. The 26-year-old star brightens up the red carpet with his mesmerizing peacock-colored blazer.
Blush and bashful! The Sugarland songstress slips into a pretty in pink design by Uel Camilo, which features eye-catching sequins, a curve-hugging silhouette and an explosion of matching pink feathers. Lee Ann Womack The "I Hope You Dance" singer arrived at the 2000 CMAs serving Y2K realness. Wearing a halter neck gown and matching shawl, the vocalist completed the look with a layered haircut and soft makeup.
Lambert serves old-Hollywood vibes at the awards show with her baby pink flapper-esque gown by Bibhu Mohapatra. Cynthia Erivo For the 2023 ceremony, the Wicked star played with color on the red carpet with a multicolored gown and deep purple train. Deidre Downs Deidre took the crown on this red carpet.
During the 2005 CMAs, the former Miss America winner stunned in a floor-length black gown with leopard print interior. The "Forever Country" star brings the sparkle factor to the 2015 ceremony with her blinding gold and silver gown. Pickler adds a splash of color to the 2018 red carpet with her bright-yellow Anne Barge gown.
From the body-hugging silhouette to the one-shoulder design and dramatic mermaid hem, the 33-year-old star is certainly the belle of the ball. McGraw leaves the boring suit at home and opts for something bold with his red-hot blazer and leather cowboy hat. Sometimes, less is more! The Patch actress wears a chic Paco Rabanne jumpsuit that features extreme cut-outs and sparkly black sequins.
The country icon debuts a new 'do at the 2014 ceremony and oozes with glamour in her black shimmery Naeem Khan gown. The design's large satin bow and sheer silhouette make all the more fabulous! Royal blues! The 33-year-old star bewitches the red carpet with her deep blue long-sleeve mini dress by Zuhair Murad. As good as gold! The "Girl" singer brings fun and flirty fashion to the 2018 ceremony with her sparkly gold cut-out dress.
Hurd rocks an eye-catching suit at the 2017 awards ceremony, wearing a majestic purple blazer that brings out his green eye color. Megan Moroney The singer ditched Tennessee Orange for a crimson gown at the 2023 ceremony. Hello, Rita! The legendary actress stuns in a shimmery burgundy robe-dress.
The plunging neckline, satin bow and puffed sleeves make her lewk all the more glamorous! The country music icon looks effortlessly elegant in a shimmery silver metallic long-sleeve design. Shania Twain The "Any Man of Mine" singer pulled up to the 39th annual CMAs dripping in gold, wearing a metallic gown complete with a diamond accent near her bust. To accessorize, the musician carried a bedazzled clutch, dangly earrings and a statement fur jacket.
Bringing the sparkle! The "Say My Name" songstress dazzles at the 2018 ceremony with her multi-colored sequins gown by Coach. The 26-year-old star is a vision in white at the 2017 awards show, as she sashays onto the red carpet wearing a floor-length Michael Kors gown that's scattered with floral embellishments..
