The 2021 CMA Awards kicked off with a star-studded red carpet, featuring some of the biggest names in country music. See photos here!
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The 2021 Country Music Association Awards took place on Nov. 10, 2021 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event was hosted by Luke Bryan and was attended by some of the biggest stars in country music. As always, the show was preceded by a star-studded red carpet, where the celebrities dressed to the nine and poses for photos before heading inside the arena.
One of the first singers to arrive was Jimmie Allen, who is fresh off a run on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Although he was eliminated from the show on Nov. 8, Jimmie still brought his partner, Emma Slater, to the award show, and they took photos together on the carpet. Jimmie was stylish in his pink outfit and seemed to be in great spirits.
Keep clicking through the gallery to see more stars, including Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and more, arriving on the red carpet at the CMA Awards.
Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher
Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher couple up on the CMA Awards red carpet. Carrie rocked a daring silver dress with one-sleeve and her hair parted down the middle.
Miranda Lambert & Brendan McLoughlin
The birthday girl has arrived! Miranda Lambert rocked the CMA Awards red carpet in a black, curve-hugging long-sleeve dress that featured a sparkling bold belt and sweetheart neckline. The newly 38-year-old was joined by her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, ahead of her big, opening number.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson is breathtaking in a long gown at the CMA Awards. She styled her hair in a blunt bob and rocked dark lipstick to match her deep red ensemble.
Maren Morris
Maren Morris makes a statement with an all-white outfit at the CMA Awards. She wore a long, open jacket with nothing underneath, which was paired with high-waisted pants.
Gabby Barrett
Gabby Barrett poses for photos while attending the 2021 CMA Awards. She is a four-time nominee and performing at the show. Gabby looked gorgeous in a mini dress with sleek, straight hair for the event.
Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton makes a glamorous arrival to the 2021 CMA Awards. She wowed in an off-the-shoulder dress ahead of her performance at the event.
Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce stuns in a plunging dress with thigh-high slit at the CMA Awards. She is at the show as a performer, where she’ll take the stage with Ashley McBryde.
Russell & Kailey Dickerson
Russell Dickerson, who is presenting at the CMA Awards, attended the event with his wife, Kailey Dickerson. The new parents had a date night at the show, and packed on the PDA on the red carpet.
Jimmie Allen & His Wife
Jimmie Allen and his wife both rocked pink ensembles while attending the 2021 CMA Awards. Just weeks after welcoming their second child together, they looked picture perfect on the carpet.
Cade Foehner and Gabby Barrett
Cade Foehner and Gabby Barrett couple up on the red carpet for the CMA Awards. The new parents looked so happy as they enjoyed a date night out at the big show.
Maddie & Tae
Maddie and Tae coordinated in green outfits as they walked the red carpet at the 2021 CMA Awards. The ladies were nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at the event.
Old Dominion
Old Dominon poses for a group photo on the red carpet at the CMA Awards. The five-some is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the show, and they looked dapper in their suits.
BRELAND & Chris Young
BRELAND and Chris Young stop to chat on the CMA Awards red carpet. They even took a selfie together!
Chris Young
Chris Young looks dapper while walking the red carpet at the 2021 CMA Awards. He wore a black suit and button down for the show.
Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde stuns in a plunging white dress at the CMA Awards. She is performing with Carly Pearce at the show.
Dan + Shay
Dan + Shay are all smiles while celebrating their CMA Awards nomination on the red carpet. They rocked contrasting-colored suits as they took photos together.
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker suits up for an appearance at the CMA Awards. He wore a blue tuxedo with a black bowtie for the event.
Tenille Townes
Tenille Townes is red hot on the CMA Awards red carpet She rocked a red suit with her lingerie visible underneath.
Katie Stevens & Paul Digiovanni
Katie Stevens & Paul Digiovanni couple up for photos on the CMA Awards red carpet. Katie looked stunning in her etheral white gown as she supported her husband.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban look picture perfect on the CMA Awards red carpet. Nicole rocked a sexy cutout dress with her entire midsection on display.
Luke Bryan & Caroline Boyer
Luke Bryan & Caroline Boyer have a date night at the 2021 CMA Awards. Caroline was the proudest wife as she supported her husband, who hosted the show.
Lady A
Lady A rocks pastel outfits while walking the CMA Awards red carpet. Hillary Scott was pretty in pink in her gorgeous gown.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry wears a strapless, brown leather dress while walking the CMA Awards red carpet. She completed the look with her hair in a top knot.
Kane Brown
Kane Brown flashes a big smile at the CMA Awards. He performed at the show with Chris young
