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CMA Awards 2022 red carpet: Carrie Underwood, Elle King, more

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Celebrities on the red carpet
Country music’s biggest stars — as well as several pop icons and actors — descended on Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday night for the CMA Awards 2022.

Ahead, see what celebrities wore on the red carpet at the awards show.
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Carrie Underwood stunned in a whimsical blue dress.
Carrie Underwood stunned in a whimsical blue dress with a plunging neckline.
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Katy Perry channeled her 2014 VMAs look in a denim ensemble.
Katy Perry channeled her 2014 VMAs look in a denim ensemble.
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Kelsea Ballerini rocked a blue Balenciaga look previously worn by Kim Kardashian.
Kelsea Ballerini rocked a blue Balenciaga look previously worn by Kim Kardashian.
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Elle King showed off her curves in a satin, burnt orange dress.
Elle King showed off her curves in a satin, burnt orange dress.
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Miranda Lambert looked sultry in a pink and black lace gown.
Miranda Lambert sizzled in a pink and black lace gown.
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Jessica Chastain turned heads in a black and blue fitted dress.
Jessica Chastain turned heads in a black and blue fitted dress.
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Jessie James and Eric Decker brought the heat.
Jessie James and Eric Decker brought the heat.
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Little Big Town
Little Big Town made their way back to the CMA red carpet.
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Danielle Bradbery wears Mônot at the CMA Awards 2022.
Danielle Bradbery wears Mônot at the CMA Awards 2022.
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Country icon Wynonna Judd complimented her red locks with a gold gown.
Country icon Wynonna Judd complimented her red locks with a gold gown.
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Sarah Drew looked like a princess in a white tulle dress and matching cape.
Sarah Drew looked like a princess in a white tulle dress and matching cape.
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Musical duo "Maddie & Tae" rocked contrasting silhouettes.
Musical duo “Maddie & Tae” rocked contrasting silhouettes.
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Reba McEntire stood out in a cobalt blue, velvet dress.
Reba McEntire stood out in a cobalt blue, velvet dress.
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni announced they're expecting their first child on the red carpet.
Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni announced they’re expecting their first child on the red carpet.
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Carly Pearce wears Mônot at the CMA Awards 2022.
Carly Pearce wears Mônot at the CMA Awards 2022.
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Kylie Morgan stood out in a bright orange sequin dress.
Kylie Morgan stood out in a bright orange sequin dress.
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Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi made an appearance on Wednesday night.
Music legend Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi made an appearance on Wednesday night.
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Jake Owen, left, and Erica Hartlein
Jake Owen looked dapper in a red velvet jacket while Erica Hartlein kept things sleek in a form-fitting black dress.
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Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Stapleton matched in all back on the red carpet.
Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane Stapleton, matched in all back on the red carpet.
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Hillary Scott of Lady A stood out in purple next to bandmates Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood.
Hillary Scott of Lady A stood out in purple next to bandmates Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood.
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Luke Bryan, who hosted the event with Peyton Manning, arrived in style with wife Caroline Boyer.
Luke Bryan, who hosted the event with Peyton Manning, arrived in style with wife Caroline Boyer.
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Ashley McBryde sparkled in a sequin gown.
Ashley McBryde sparkled in a sequin gown.
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Dierks and Cassidy Bentley added a little flare to their black-tie looks.
Dierks and Cassidy Bentley added a little flare to their black-tie looks.
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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins looked smitten on the red carpet.
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins looked smitten on the red carpet.
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Natalie Stovall, Stevie Woodward and Jennifer Wayne of "Runaway June" matched in monochromatic green outfits.
Natalie Stovall, Stevie Woodward and Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June matched in monochromatic green outfits.
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ERNEST brought the energy while walking the red carpet.
Ernest Royer brought the energy while walking the red carpet.
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Jordan Davis and Kristen O'Connor Davis matched in all black, complete with a bedazzled heart clutch.
Jordan Davis and Kristen O’Connor Davis matched in all black, complete with a diamond heart clutch.
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Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll added some edge to the biggest night in country music.
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Heartthrob Parker McCollum and wife Hallie Ray Light looked picture perfect.
Heartthrob Parker McCollum and wife Hallie Ray Light looked picture perfect.
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Cole Swindell jazzed up his outfit with a bedazzled blue jacket.
Cole Swindell jazzed up his outfit with a bedazzled blue jacket.
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Ben and Erin Nappier stunned in earth tones.
Ben and Erin Nappier stunned in earth tones.
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Caleigh Ryan looked glamorous alongside husband Hardy.
Caleigh Ryan looked glamorous alongside husband Hardy.
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Jason and Brittany Aldean put the drama behind them as they sparkled on the red carpet.
Jason and Brittany Aldean put the Maren Morris drama behind them as they sparkled on the red carpet.
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Music group "Midland" rocked cowboy hats.
Music group “Midland” rocked cowboy hats.
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Michael Shannon kept things simple in a black suit and white shirt.
Michael Shannon kept things simple in a black suit and white button up shirt.
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Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks from Brooks & Dunn arrived together.
Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks from Brooks & Dunn arrived together.
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Tyler Hubbard posed solo on the red carpet.
Tyler Hubbard posed solo on the red carpet.
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Dustin Lynch looked like a true cowboy.
Dustin Lynch looked like a true cowboy.
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T.J. Osborne and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne went for different vibes.
T.J. Osborne and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne went for different vibes.
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