Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson heat up CMT Music Awards 2023 red carpet
03.04.2023 - 01:19
/ foxnews.com
Country music stars focused on fashion while walking the red carpet ahead of the 2023 CMT Music Awards Sunday in Austin, Texas. Kelsea Ballerini wore Dolce & Gabbana to make her red carpet debut with boyfriend Chase Stokes before hosting the show.
Shania Twain dared to bare her abs in a sexy cut-out gown with a ravishing red wig. Carrie Underwood showed off her toned legs by wearing a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble, complete with a pair of sparkling shorts to match a glittering coat buttoned up to her neck.
"Yellowstone" star Lainey Wilson rocked a colorful jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and metallic studded belt for the big night where she's nominated for four awards. Megan Thee Stallion showed up for her home state of Texas wearing a gorgeous navy blue, custom Defaïence gown with cutouts along her hips. Twain later changed into a purple ensemble, complete with a crop top, bikini and shorts to accept the CMT Equal Play Award from Megan Thee Stallion.
Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani were attached at the hip as they walked the red carpet together. Stefani sported a pair of glittering gold Valentino Couture hot pants with a blazer and tie, while Shelton showed off his country style in jeans and a sports jacket.
Underwood, Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown, and HARDY featuring Wilson were the top three finalists battling for the coveted, fan-voted category "Video of the Year." Twain, Stefani and Carly Pearce are just a few of the artists set to perform at the awards show. Alanis Morissette, Wilson, Ingrid Andress, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade will join forces to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CMT "Next Women of Country." The highly-anticipated Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute will feature Slash, Billy Gibbons, Chuck Leavell, Cody
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