Carrie Underwood shows off her VERY toned legs in bedazzled shorts and matching top while Shania Twain and Kelsea Ballerini stun as they lead the glamour at 2023 CMT Music Awards in Texas
- The stars came out to celebrate the best in country music at the 2023 CMT Music Awards hosted at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Sunday
- Shania, 57, was honored with the third-ever CMT Equal Play Award, given to artists who use their platform to advocate for change and help those underrepresented in country music
- Ballerini co-hosted the event – which also saw performances from Alanis Morissette, Lainey Wilson, and a dynamic duet with Gwen Stefani and Carly Pearce – with Kane Brown
The stars came out to celebrate the best in country music at the 2023 CMT Music Awards hosted at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
Carrie Underwood, 40, showed off her very toned legs in a pair of bedazzled silver shorts and a matching jacket. She teamed the look with a pair of pointed-toe silver heels and a matching sparkling clutch.
Shania Twain, 57, showed off her age-defying physique in a red and black bodysuit with a low-rise matching sarong, featuring a saucy leg slit.
The That Don’t Impress Me Much hitmaker sported strawberry-toned tresses for the event, and added extra height to the look with black platform heels.
Kelsea Ballerini, 29 – who is one of the hosts for the night, along with Kane Brown – wowed in a baby blue corset-style gown with a flowing asymmetrical bottom.
Bringing the glam! Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, and Kelsea Ballerini stunned at the 2023 CMT Music Awards hosted at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Sunday
The Before He Cheats singer wore her blonde tresses parted in the middle and brushed into a chic ponytail.
She added more silver to the look with a pair of dangling earrings. In terms of glam, the entertainer wore a peachy shade of blush and nude lipgloss on her pout.
Meanwhile Shania opted for picture-perfect glam for the night, wearing black eyeliner, mascara, and pink lipstick.
She will be honored at the ceremony as the third-ever recipient of the CMT Equal Play Award.
The award is given to artists who use their platform to advocate for change and help those underrepresented in country music.
Brown and Ballerini previously co-hosted the show together in 2021 and 2022.
Ballerini wore her blonde tresses parted in the middle and in a straight style for the event.
She accessorized with delicate dangling silver earrings, and drew attention to her mesmerizing hazel eyes with a bronze shade of eyeshadow.
Toned! Carrie Underwood, 40, showed off her very toned legs in a pair of bedazzled silver shorts and a matching jacket
Blondie: The Before He Cheats singer – who could break her own record of 25 wins if she succeeds again Sunday night – wore her blonde tresses parted in the middle and brushed into a chic ponytail
Sparkling: The beauty proudly showed off her sparkling ensemble
Shimmery details: The country songstress had plenty of shimmering accents
Unique: Carrie’s unique jacket was short in the front and featured a longer train in the back
Set to perform: The beauty is set to hit the stage later in the evening
Wow! Shania Twain , 57, showed off her age-defying physique in a red and black bodysuit with a low-rise matching sarong, featuring a saucy leg slit
Impressive! The That Don’t Impress Me Much hitmaker sported strawberry-toned tresses for the event, and added extra height to the look with black platform heels
Thrilling: She will be honored at the ceremony as the third-ever recipient of the CMT Equal Play Award. The award is given to artists who use their platform to advocate for change and help those underrepresented in country music
Sensational: Kelsea Ballerini , 29 – who is one of the hosts for the night, along with Kane Brown – wowed in a baby blue corset-style gown with a flowing asymmetrical bottom
From the back: She showed off the elegant look from the back
All smiles: She was all smiles ahead of her hosting duties at the event
Her beau: She was accompanied by her beau, Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes, 30
The look of love: The duo were seen tenderly gazing at each other as they took a break from posing for the shutterbugs
Can’t keep my hands off of you! The young pair put on a loved-up display
Happy together: They posed up a storm of the red carpet
The beauty was accompanied by her beau, Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes, 30.
Stokes showed off his effortlessly cool style in a short-sleeve navy button-up over a white tee, and a matching pair of navy pants, along with black boots.
The pair were seen tenderly gazing at each other as they took a break from posing for the shutterbugs, and were also seen having a blast as they laughed it up.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, 28, also opted for blue, and looked sensational in a form-hugging vivid high-neck gown with a side cut-out.
Megan accessorized her incredible ensemble with chunky white hoops. The Hot Girl Summer hitmaker wore her black tresses in tight bouncy curls.
LeAnn Rimes, 40, put her toned arms on display in a form-hugging semi-sheer silver gown with sparkling floral accents.
The How Do I Live crooner wore silver heels that showed off her red pedicure, and wore her blonde tresses in mermaid waves.
Alanis Morissette, 48 – who is set to perform at the award show – opted for a classy look in a long-sleeve black gown.
Head-turner: Rapper Megan Thee Stallion, 28, also opted for blue, and looked sensational in a form-hugging vivid high-neck gown with a side cut-out
Details: Megan accessorized her incredible ensemble with chunky white hoops
Lovely: The Hot Girl Summer hitmaker wore her black tresses in tight bouncy curls
Kisses! She playfully blew a kiss for the cameras
Magnificent: LeAnn Rimes, 40, put her toned arms on display in a form-hugging semi-sheer silver gown with sparkling floral accents
Mermaid: LeAnn wore her blonde tresses in mermaid waves
No Doubt about her style: Gwen Stefani, 53, put her trendy style on display as she mixed men’s fashion with a touch of glitter and sparkle. The No Doubt star was business casual on top and wore a gold miniskirt and furry black boots on the bottom
Signature: Gwen sported her signature red lipstick and wore her platinum blonde tresses in a tight bun
Stylish pair: She was joined by husband Blake Shelton, 46, who also wore a black suit jacket, vest and tie, but paired the ensemble with blue jeans and brown cowboy boots
Cool pair: The two have been married since 2021
Elegant: Alanis Morissette, 48 – who is set to perform at the award show – opted for a classy look in a long-sleeve black gown
Classy in black: The You Oughta Know songstress wore her brunette tresses in light waves and accentuated her beauty with delicate makeup
The You Oughta Know songstress wore her brunette tresses in light waves and accentuated her beauty with delicate makeup.
Gwen Stefani, 53, put her trendy style on display as she mixed men’s fashion with a touch of glitter and sparkle.
The No Doubt frontwoman wore a white shirt with a black tie and jacket with a shimmering gold miniskirt, fishnet tights and furry black boots.
Gwen sported her signature red lipstick and wore her platinum blonde tresses in a tight bun.
She was joined by husband Blake Shelton, 46, who also wore a black suit jacket, vest and tie, but paired the ensemble with blue jeans and brown cowboy boots.
Carly Pearce, 32, wowed in an iridescent black top and black skirt with a thigh-high slit. The What He Didn’t Do hitmaker wore her brunette tresses styled in light locks. She teamed the outfit with sparkling silver four-leaf clover earrings.
Carly joined Gwen Stefani for an energetic performance of the No Doubt hit Just a Girl.
Country star Ingrid Andress, 31, wowed in a sheer graphic blue gown with thin spaghetti straps. She paired the look with black heels and wore her blonde tresses in a bun.
Taking the plunge! Lainey Wilson, 30 – who leads the nominations at this year’s award show, with a total of four nods – was country cool in a a plunging blue and red bodysuit with a black studded belt
Sheer beauty: Country star Ingrid Andress, 31, wowed in a sheer graphic blue gown with thin spaghetti straps
Marvelous: She paired the look with black heels and wore her blonde tresses in a bun
From the back: Ingrid showed of her sizzling look from the back
Green vibes: Megan Morroney, 25, stunned in an iridescent green mini dress and wore her platinum tresses in light waves, while Ashley Cooke flashed a hint of her toned midriff in a neon green top and skirt
Leggy! She paired the look with high green platform heels
Pretty in pink: Kimberly Kelly and Madeline Edwards both sizzled in vivid pink ensembles
Dashing duo: She was accompanied by husband Brett Tyler, who sported a black suit and a denim shirt
Cute! Julie Williams, Jillian Cardarelli, and MacKenzie Porter showed all wore various shades of pink
70s vibes! Reality TV star Dixie D’Amelio, 21, opted for 70’s disco vibes in a crushed silver long-sleeve gown and white boots
Megan Morroney, 25, stunned in an iridescent green mini dress and wore her platinum tresses in light waves.
Ashley Cooke flashed a hint of her toned midriff in a neon green top and skirt.
Lainey Wilson, 30, was country cool in a a plunging blue and red bodysuit with a black studded belt.
The Heart Like A Truck singer accessorized with a black fedora featuring a green feather. She also carried a black $250 Simitri clutch with a black panther motif.
Reality TV star Dixie D’Amelio, 21, opted for 70’s disco vibes in a crushed silver long-sleeve gown and white boots. She wore dramatic black winged liner and pulled her blonde tresses into a slick bun.
Ashley McBryde, 39, put her numerous tattoos front and center in a classy sleeveless white bodysuit.
The Light On In The Kitchen singer accessorized with a silver bag and wore her black tresses in a sleek ponytail.
Wynonna Judd, 58, showed off her unique sense of style in a black velvet co-ord, with beaded details.
She was joined by husband Cactus Moser, 65, who sported a striped white jacket, black leather pants and white sneakers.
Wynonna also mingled with Carrie on the red carpet. The duo also posed with Senior VP of Music Strategy for CMT, Leslie Fram.
Glam gal: Carly Pearce, 32, wowed in an iridescent black top and black skirt with a thigh-high slit
Lucky! She teamed the outfit with sparkling silver four-leaf clover earrings
Tres chic! She wore a pair of bedazzled black heels to complete the look
Showing off her ink: Ashley McBryde, 39, put her numerous tattoos front and center in a classy sleeveless white bodysuit
Rocker country: McBryde wore her black tresses in a sleek ponytail
Distinctive style: Wynonna Judd, 58 – who is set to hit the stage with McBryde during the event – showed off her unique sense of style in a black velvet co-ord, with beaded details
History: Wynonna performed at the CMT Awards in 2022, which would end up being her last ever live performance with her mom Naomi Judd, who died on April 30, 2022, after committing suicide due to her ongoing battle with mental illness
Fiery beauty: Wynonna wore her fiery tresses in a straight style
Other half: She was joined by husband Cactus Moser, 65, who sported a striped white jacket, black leather pants and white sneakers
With Carrie: Wynonna mingled with Carrie on the red carpet
Trio: The duo also posed with Senior VP of Music Strategy for CMT, Leslie Fram
Wynonna is set to perform with Ashley McBryde at the event. She performed at the CMT Awards in 2022, which would end up being her last ever live performance with her mom Naomi Judd, who died on April 30, 2022, after committing suicide due to her ongoing battle with mental illness.
Wynonna was originally a part of the mother-daughter duo The Judds with her mom Naomi, who had a very successful music career.
At the 2022 CMT Awards, Wynonna and Naomi performed their song Love Can Build A Bridge during the ceremony.
Kimberly Kelly sizzled in a metallic pink gown with a side slit. She was accompanied by husband Brett Tyler, who sported a black suit and a denim shirt.
Madeline Edwards wore a form-hugging bright Barbie pink one-shoulder gown.
Austin-born musician Gary Clark Jr., 39, and his stunning Australian model wife Nicole Trunfio, 37, looked effortlessly cool. The duo have been married since 2016 and share three children together.
Trunfio showed off her incredible physique in a revealing black dress with a number of cut-outs. She styled her brunette tresses in loose waves and accessorized with strappy black heels.
Meanwhile Clark wore a very unique painted button-up shirt and matching trousers – both of which featured detailed portraits. The rocker sported a comfortable brown beanie and shades for the outing.
The cool pair: Austin-born musician Gary Clark Jr., 39, and his stunning Australian model wife Nicole Trunfio, 37, looked effortlessly cool
If you’ve got it! Trunfio showed off her incredible physique in a revealing black dress with a number of cut-outs
Wavy: She styled her brunette tresses in loose waves and accessorized with strappy black heels
Hip: Meanwhile Clark wore a very unique painted button-up shirt and matching trousers – both of which featured detailed portraits
Going strong! The duo have been married since 2016 and share three children together
Affectionate: The dynamic pair put on a loved-up display in front of photographers
Besos: Nicole cozied up to her beau
Tasteful: Outer Banks star Madison Bailey, 24, was the epitome of elegance in a lovely yellow gown with a side slit
Charming: The young star wore her hair halfway pinned up, with a few strands left to frame her face
Bright sight: Bailey showed off her outfit from a number of angles
Lavender dream: Prana Supreme Diggs and Tekitha of O.N.E The Duo were both clad in stunning lavender gowns
Rocker chic: Primo the Alien rocked a studded top and black mini skirt, Jen Landon donned a black leather vest and pants along with a cowboy hat, while Pillbox Patti brought the drama in a theatrical black gown and floral boots
Cool gals: Primo was pictured with ‘Queen of Austin Soul’ Tameca Jones, who sported a colorful look
Outer Banks star Madison Bailey, 24, was the epitome of elegance in a lovely yellow gown with a side slit. The young star wore her hair halfway pinned up, with a few strands left to frame her face.
Julie Williams showed off her long legs in a vivid pink mimi dress and pink heels.
Jillian Cardarelli was ready for spring in a lovely floral dress and pink heels. MacKenzie Porter also opted for a hot pink look that displayed her toned legs.
Primo the Alien rocked a studded top and black mini skirt along with black fishnet stockings, while Pillbox Patti brought the drama in a theatrical black gown and floral boots.
Primo was pictured with ‘Queen of Austin Soul’ Tameca Jones, who sported a colorful look.
Jen Landon donned a black leather vest and pants along with a cowboy hat.
Cole Swindell, 39, was joined by girlfriend Courtney Little who put on a busty display in a baby blue dress adorned with silver stars.
Country crooner Cody Johnson, 35, was accompanied by wife Brandi Johnson who stunned in a silver gown.
Ballerini’s co-host for the night, Kane Brown, 29, was joined by his wife Katelyn Brown, 30. The duo indulged in some PDA as they shared a sweet kiss.
The heartthrob looked stylish as ever in a monochrome blazer, and black boots, while Katelyn oozed glamour in a white gown, lilac stockings and pink heels with a silver bow accent.
Co-host: Ballerini’s co-host for the night, Kane Brown, 29, was joined by his wife Katelyn Brown, 30
Kiss me! The duo indulged in some PDA as they shared a sweet kiss
Monochrome: The heartthrob looked stylish as ever in a monochrome blazer, and black boots
Dynamic duo: Cole Swindell, 39, was joined by girlfriend Courtney Little who put on a busty display in a baby blue dress adorned with silver stars
Stylish pair: Country crooner Cody Johnson, 35, was accompanied by wife Brandi Johnson who stunned in a silver gown
Legend: American blues rock guitarist Jimmie Vaughan, 72, looked cool as ever in all black and was joined by his stylish wife and Robin Vaughan
Gentlemen’s fashion: Darius Rucker, 56, spruced up his classy look with a pair of grey snakeskin cowboy boots, while Reba star Steve Howey, 45, wore a deep black v-neck with a dark coat
Fashion statement: Angel White rocked a lavender shirt and pants under a floor-length white coat with a fringe, and a white cowboy hat
Western cool: Torrence Thomas and Thurman Thomas of The Bros Fresh showed off their Western-inspired looks
Country style: (L-R) Cynthia Kereluk, Paul Rodgers, Chuck Leavell, Billy Gibbons and Warren Haynes showed off their unique styles as they posed together
Prana Supreme Diggs and Tekitha of O.N.E The Duo were both clad in stunning lavender gowns.
American blues rock guitarist Jimmie Vaughan, 72, looked cool as ever in all black and was joined by his stylish wife and Robin Vaughan.
Darius Rucker, 56, spruced up his classy look with a pair of grey snakeskin cowboy boots.
Reba star Steve Howey, 45, wore a deep black v-neck with a dark coat. Angel White rocked a lavender shirt and pants under a floor-length white coat with a fringe, and a white cowboy hat.
Torrence Thomas and Thurman Thomas of The Bros Fresh showed off their Western-inspired looks.
Cynthia Kereluk, Paul Rodgers, Chuck Leavell, Billy Gibbons and Warren Haynes showed off their unique styles as they posed together.
Lainey Wilson leads the nominations at this year’s award show, with a total of four nods, including video of the year and collaborative video of the year for her ‘wait in the truck’ video with HARDY.
Carrie Underwood is also nominated, and holds the record for being the most nominated artist in the history of the show.
Carrie could break her own record of 25 wins if she succeeds again Sunday night.
Other video of the year nominees include Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Brown, Blake Shelton, Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen.
Underwood will also take the stage along with Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Alanis Morissette, host Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and many others.
Smile! Underwood flashed a smile as she made her way into the event
Sweet: Underwood stopped to pose for selfies
Woman of the people: Shania happily posed with fans
The party’s here! Shania made a splay entrance
Tender: Kelsea tenderly cupped her beau’s face in her hands
Accessories: Lainey carried a black $250 Simitri clutch with a black panther motif
A delight: Bailey accessorized her chic look with a silver clutch
Graceful: Bailey gracefully got out of her ride and onto the blue carpet
In good spirits: Wynonna and her husband laughed it up en route to the awards show
With the band! She also shared some good times with The Longhorn Band
Good times: Dixie held hands with the mascot
Unique styles: Primo the Alien and Temeca showed off their distinctive styles
Greetings! Carly Pearce greeted her fans
Arriving in style: Gary and Nicole posed outside of the event
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