By Megan Riedlinger
1:35am PDT, Apr 11, 2023
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Country's finest descended upon Austin, Texas, on April 2 for the 2023 CMT Music Awards. We've rounded up the 10 best and worst looks, starting with this one…
Carrie Underwood put her muscular stems on display on CMT Music Awards night, selecting this shimmering Dolce & Gabbana number. The country superstar's jumpsuit was certainly eye-catching — check out all that bedazzled bling — but we weren't wild about the proportions. The top half featured a high neck and long sleeves while the bottom was barely there. Let's see this one from another angle…
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A closer view shows off the detailing on Carrie Underwood's Dolce & Gabbana jumpsuit — including the subtle pocket on the shorts. But she didn't let her ensemble do all the shimmering… she also added some seriously sparkly jewels via massive diamond rings and some dazzling drop earrings. Let's see those next…
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We were seriously underwhelmed by Kelsea Ballerini's dull Dolce & Gabbana frock at the CMT Music Awards. The gray and white pick included thin white straps and the beginning of a stark white bodice that flowed into a flowing gray midi-length gown with a corset-style bodice and high-low hemline. And though the dress didn't wow us, she did select some pretty gorgeous accessories (and no, we're not just talking about her new boyfriend, Chase Stokes!)…
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Kelsea Ballerini jazzed up her CMT Music Awards ensemble by adding a little sparkle to her earlobes with a pair of drop diamond earrings by David Yurman.
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Gwen Stefani brought high fashion to the CMT Music Awards, arriving in this Valentino ensemble plucked straight from the runway! The singer, and Blake Shelton's other half, rocked the unique combo — business on top in the form of a blazer, dress shirt and skinny tie, and a party on the bottom via that tiny sequined miniskirt. Fishnets and some wild shoes completed this memorable getup. We need to see this one from another angle…
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This angle better shows the bottom half of Gwen Stefani's Valentino garb — particularly that gold sequined miniskirt that also included pockets. We were liking this odd pairing until it got to some pretty funky styling via those fishnets and feather-covered black knee-high boots. Next up? A look at her equally odd hairstyle, makeup and jewels…
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Gwen Stefani added extra shimmer with some dazzling diamond earrings from Untamed Petals. A funky double twisted bun and bold red lip completed the star's ensemble.
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And the award for the most creative use of a belt detail goes to… Megan Thee Stallion! The star arrived at the CMT Music Awards in this bold custom blue Defience design, which included a massive belt buckle detail in a bright white with a cutout underneath. We liked the unique element that feature brought to the teal carpet, and the way she complemented that pop of white with her earrings…
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Megan Thee Stallion accentuated that white belt buckle detail with her bold white hoops with some white nails to match.
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LeAnn Rimes went with a daring semi-sheer silver gown — complete with a thigh-high slit! — to the CMT Music Awards. We loved the gorgeous silver floral detailing along the sheer fabric, and the way she paired it with complementary silver sandals.
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Wynonna Judd didn't turn up in any boring suit on CMT Music Awards night! Nope, the country legend made sure her pantsuit had some personality. Check out the detailing on the lapels next…
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Wynonna Judd's pantsuit included these bejeweled lapels, which featured white and green embellishments to infuse some extra glamour and sparkle. An unbuttoned crisp white button down completed her award show look.
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Shania Twain's gown did not give off any springtime vibes on the CMT Music Awards carpet. Instead, the songstress went with this more gothic pick in a dark crimson and black striped print that included some unexpected and daring cutouts at the hips and up the left side.
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Hello, sunshine! Madison Bailey made an impression on the teal carpet in this gorgeous yellow gown. Her cap-sleeved design included a sweetheart neckline and a thigh-high slit, bringing a rare pop of color to the big event.
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Our favorite looks at the CMT Music Awards this year embraced cowgirl chic — like this pick from Lainey Wilson! The star rocked a bold red and purple striped Michael Costello jumpsuit and added some Southern-inspired accessories.
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Lainey Wilson topped her look with a gorgeous black cowboy hat from Standard Hat Works, then added some pretty layered necklaces from Nina Berenato.
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"Yellowstone" star Jen Landon also got the glamorous cowboy memo, arriving in this cowgirl chic look comprised of a cropped black leather vest and matching leather trousers. She topped it off with a killer black cowboy hat.
