By Megan Riedlinger
3:41pm PST, Nov 13, 2021
The brightest stars in country music (and beyond!) got all dolled up for the 2021 CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 10. So who scored a fashion hit and who fell among the misses this year? Wonderwall.com rounded up the best and worst celeb style moments from the red carpet, starting with this look… Gorgeous! Nicole Kidman, who was there to celebrate husband Keith Urban, arrived in style in this Saint Laurent gown complete with edgy cut-outs and a thigh-high slit. We loved the structured shoulder and one long sleeve, and the way she paired the frock with pointy-toe black pumps. See her stellar accessories next…
Keep reading for a closer look, and to see more of the evening's biggest fashion hits and misses…
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Don't get too close to Carrie Underwood! The structured gown the singer wore to the CMA Awards looked pretty… and pretty intimidating! Just check out that shoulder detail! Her metallic fringed design included one long sleeve, an asymmetrical neckline and a thigh-high slit, which gave fashion watchers a peek at her equally dramatic platform heels. We're going to need to take a closer look at this one…
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Carrie Underwood certainly made a statement in this bold silver design that included beaded and feathered details. She added another dash of sparkle via those gorgeous earrings.
Kelsea Ballerini was a vision in this sleek Valdrin Sahiti gown. It included long sleeves, a high neck, a custom corset belt and a nearly hip-high slit, which made for a good contrast between the otherwise covered-up top half. And when it came time to add shoes, she went equally edgy…
Kelsea Ballerini completed her chic CMA Awards look with these cool clear heels that included a silver detail to add a hint of shine.
Katy Perry looked fab in a brown leather Vivienne Westwood gown on the CMA Awards red carpet. The pop star's unique frock featured one off-the-shoulder strap, a ruched bodice and a fitted floor-length skirt. Keep reading for a closer look at her jewelry and newly back-to-black hair…
Katy Perry, who debuted her newly dark 'do at the CMA Awards, added some unexpected jewelry — pearls! The star's layered asymmetrical gold-and-pearl look was on full display thanks to her artfully messy bun.
Singer Maren Morris took a serious risk on the red carpet, opting to rock a floor-length white coat with structured sleeves and lapels and wide-legged pants without a very important element — a shirt! The beauty's all-white ensemble was sharp sans a blouse and she accessorized perfectly…
Maren Morris accessorized her bold white ensemble with gorgeous golden drop earrings. And when it came time for beauty, the stylish country star rocked a sleek updo and warm-toned makeup. Next up? We'll check out what her hunky hubby rocked…
Ryan Hurd brought a little color to the red carpet, opting for an unconventional suit shade. The singer's rich brown Musika look was dapper, but the styling quickly turned things into a miss. He unfortunately added an unbuttoned dress shirt from SER.O.YA (sans tie!) and a pair of funky loafers, turning this getup with tons of potential into a mess.
Looking dapper, Luke Combs! The entertainer of the year winner donned a red velvet tuxedo jacket on CMA Awards night, adding a black dress shirt, trousers and boots to his sleek — and holiday-ready! — attire.
Well, we can't say he didn't take a risk! Jimmie Allen arrived at the CMA Awards in this very funky getup — a Black Menswear suit (sans jacket!) and a shiny silver Styles of Elise shirt with floral embroidery on the collar. When it came time to accessorize, he didn't play it safe either, opting for a Travis Austin hat (in a different shade of pink than his suit) and a pair of silver Paul Kaufman boots. Let's take a closer look…
A closer look at Jimmie Allen shows off the embellishments along his Styles of Elise shirt — sparkles and a rose detail — and the very bold choice of a darker pink hat to top off this wild look.
Miranda Lambert kept things simple in an LBD. The country superstar rocked this long-sleeved, midi-length frock with a sweetheart neckline and sequined belt detail with matching strappy black heels. She also added a pretty pop of color via a pink clutch and equally cheery earrings…
Miranda Lambert added a little more color to her LBD in the form of these dangly pink sparkly earrings.
From the top hat to that crazy coat of many colors, Lauren Daigle's CMA Awards look was an instant miss. The busy getup also included baggy black trousers and platform loafers.
Another country star in white? Mickey Guyton, who arrived in this pretty gown. The Safiyaa design included a unique asymmetrical neckline, embellishments along the sleeves and a knee-high slit that showed off her silver heels perfectly.
Lady in red! Tenille Townes rocked this killer red getup at the CMA Awards — a bold red pantsuit with a matching bralette underneath and pointy-toe pumps to complete the monochromatic fashion hit.
Though we loved Kane Brown's purple suit, we didn't exactly adore what he added to the bold coordinates: a black-and-white printed sweater.
Ingrid Andress always dresses to impress, and this look delivered. The singer sported a black jacket with pale pink lapels, skinny black pants and strappy heels on CMA Awards night.
