COUNTRY Music's biggest night was a glamour-filled affair featuring fan favorites Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A and Carrie Underwood as the industry's brightest stars went all out for the special occasion.
The 2021 CMT Country Music Awards took place in Nashville, as co-hosts Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini took the stage to welcome the celebrity nominees.
Best Male Video nominee Luke Bryan arrived in an all-black look, featuring a leather jacket and matching cowboy boots.
The Voice coach wore a big smile as he awaited the verdict for his song and music video Down To One.
Kelsea Ballerini looked outstanding in a head-to-toe pink look as she arrived to host the show.
The singer-songwriter flaunted her figure in a tight ribbed corset, form-fitting iridescent leather pants, and matching hot pink heels.
The host finished off her outfit with her long blonde hair styled into waves with a petite braid on either side.
Kelsea was been nominated for Best Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for her song Hole in the Bottle.
Carly Pearce looked amazing in an Ines Di Santo number complete with laser cut petal pieces stitched throughout.
The high-waisted shorts and crop top combo showed off her toned physique, and the embellished quilted long sleeve blazer and sparkly silver heels created a classy finish.
The Next Girl singer wore her shoulder-length hair styled in light waves and had a huge smile as she arrived for her Female Video of the Year nomination.
Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley of country music group Lady A arrived at the awards ceremony with a splash of color.
Dave sported a paisley blue and white dress shirt with matching periwinkle pants and brown dress shoes.
Hillary Scott looked bright and seasonal in a multi-colored striped dress with an empire waist, cascading layers, and sweeping fringe down the front.
Charles Kelley went for a simple shade of peach dress shirt and white pants, finished off with brown dress shoes.
The trio was nominated for Best Duo/Group Video of the Year for their single Like A Lady.
Ingrid Andress looked outstanding in a two piece suit, covered in teal, purple and deep blue sequins.
The outfit and full glam makeup made her eyes pop, and her long brown hair was swept to the side in beachy waves.
The 29-year-old star was nominated for Video of the Year for her track Lady Like.
Trace Adkins hit the red carpet in more casual attire, as the country legend sported a gray pinstripe blazer, black jeans and undershirt, and adorned black cowboy boots and hat.
The singer's wife of two years, Victoria Pratt, wore a simple black top, silk floral cropped pants, and a light white cardigan with peep toe shoes.
Kane Brown arrived to the CMT Awards in a silver gray suit, paisley dress shirt, and black dress shoes.
His wife, Katelyn Brown looked gorgeous in a draped black mini-dress covered in sequins, silver accessories, disco ball bag, and patent heels with a peep toe.
Kane was nominated for three awards, best Video of the Year for his song Worldwide Beautiful, Male Video of the Year for Worship You, and Collaborative Video of the Year for Famous Friends alongside Chris Young.
Thomas Rhett arrived in a camel-colored dress shirt, khaki slacks, and textured cowboy boots to Country Music's big night.
The Die A Happy Man singer wore a big smile as he celebrated his nomination.
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The musician was recognized in the Male Video of the Year category for his single What's Your Country Song.
Thomas celebrated his nomination solo, as his wife, Lauren Akins, is currently expecting their fourth child at any time.
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