Country music’s biggest stars came out on Wednesday in Nashville for the 2024 CMA Awards — and with it came a parade of red carpet looks. There was plenty of sparkle and volume to behold on the red carpet, not to mention handfuls of looks that paid homage to country music, of course, with a Western flair.
Ahead, see what some of the early arrivals wore to the 2024 CMA Awards.
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Caillat at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Colbie Caillat glittered on the red carpet in a one-shoulder gown consisting of draped rhinestone-dotted mesh across a strapless bodice. Caillat paired her gown with pointed-toe heels and drop earrings.
Alana Springsteen
Alana Springsteen at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Alana Springsteen also favored sparkle and a high slit, wearing a sequined gown and monochromatic pointed-toe heels with a smokey eye.
Tiera Kennedy
Tiera Kennedy at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Tierra Kennedy opted for a dramatic drop-waist dress with an off-the-shoulder velvet gown that featured a contrasting skirt. Kennedy accessorized her gown with glittering tassel earrings and layered diamond rings.
Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney at The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Megan Moroney also dialed up the volume in a gown with a drop-waist. Moroney chose a blue strapless mermaid gown with a tulle skirt.
The 58th annual CMA Awards will also feature appearances from Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, and Lainey Wilson, who are sharing hosting duty this year, plus performances from Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Sierra Hull, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Noah Kahan, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, Post Malone, Thomas Rhett, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Molly Tuttle, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman.
The 2024 CMA Awards also has a long list of presenters that includes Simone Biles, Clint Black, Jeff Bridges, Mark Collie, Jordan Davis, Freddie Freeman, Don Johnson, Jackson Laux, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, Katharine McPhee, The Oak Ridge Boys, Taylor Frankie Paul, Carly Pearce, Caleb Pressley, Nate Smith, Daniel Sunjata, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Billy Bob Thornton.
