Stars Shine on the Red Carpet with Fashion Focus
The country music stars came out in full force at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, held in Austin, Texas. Fans voted for their favorite artists and videos in categories ranging from video of the year to collaborative video of the year. Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown hosted the event, which featured stellar performances by artists like Gwen Stefani, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Alanis Morissette.
But before the awards ceremony began, all eyes were on the red carpet. Country music stars arrived dressed to impress, sporting a variety of trendy and fashionable outfits. Shania Twain stunned in a shimmering silver dress while Lily Rose wore a metallic jumpsuit with a studded belt. Lainey Wilson looked radiant in a black dress with a sparkling rhinestone collar while Carly Pearce donned a sexy cutout gown.
Performances Galore by Country Legends
The night was filled with incredible musical performances from various stars. Shania Twain accepted the CMT Equal Play Award from Megan Thee Stallion for her work advocating for change in the industry and elevating underrepresented voices. Ingrid Andress performed her hit song “Lady Like”, Morgan Wade delivered an emotional rendition of “Wilder Days,” Madeline Edwards wowed with “To Know You,” Darius Rucker brought the crowd to its feet with “Alright,” and The Black Crowes rocked out to “Thorn in My Pride.”
One of the most anticipated moments of the night was the Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute, which featured Slash, Billy Gibbons, Chuck Leavell, Cody Johnson, Paul Rodgers, Warren Haynes, LeAnn Rimes and Wynonna Judd as honorary “Honkettes.” They performed iconic hits such as “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird,” bringing the audience to their feet.
Carrie Underwood Ready to Have Fun at the Awards
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood was in attendance, ready to celebrate her fans and have a good time. She was nominated for two awards – video of the year for “Hate My Heart” and female video of the year for “Ghost Story.” If she had won either award, it would have been her 26th or 27th career CMT Music Award, adding to her status as the most awarded artist in CMT history with 25 wins.
But Carrie wasn’t just there to win awards. She was also set to perform at the show, along with Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, and many more. Her costumes for her Las Vegas residency show combined the glitz and glamor of Vegas with the iconic style that women of country have rocked for years.
Overall, the 2023 CMT Music Awards was a night to remember, honoring some of the biggest names in country music with unforgettable performances and stunning fashion on the red carpet.
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