Carrie, Hardy, Lainey, Shania: The CMT Red Carpet, Ranked
The 2023 CMT Music Awards found its new home in Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday night (April 2). The awards show was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown…
Carrie Underwood attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMTThe 2023 CMT Music Awards found its new home in Austin, Texas' Moody Center on Sunday night (April 2). The awards show was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown for the third and fourth year, respectively. It aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Performances took place "live music capital of the world" from Alanis Morissette with Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Gwen Stefani with Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown with Katelyn Brown, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, The Black Crowes and Darius Rucker, Tyler Hubbard, and Wynonna Judd with Ashley McBryde.
Now they say everything is bigger in Texas, so will the stars of country be able to keep up on the green carpet? Take a look below to see where they rank.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesBlake should have opted for grey or black boots to better match his top, but what we are really perplexed by is Gwen's outfit. The glittering micro-mini skirt with fishnets and fuzzy boots are all over the place!
Austin Mahone
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesWe're not sure what kind of pose this is, but it definitely doesn't help Austin's all-white outfit. The beige shirt doesn't flatter his skin tone, either.
Pillbox Patti
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesLooking like a walking bow, Patti thought a skintight floral boot would pair the look together. It did not.
HARDY
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesHARDY's crushed velvet top matched with a trucker hat is a contradicting combo when it comes to styling.
Carly Pearce
Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMTCarly kept her all-black look interesting with the texture of her top along with the bedazzled neckline.
Carrie Underwood
Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMTHoly thighs! Carrie sure knows how to show off her ripped legs off with this sparkling suit. However, we don't like how big and stiff her blazer is.
Cody Alan
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMTCody spiced up his suit look with a fun, bright undershirt.
Jelly Roll
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJelly Roll opted for a streetwear look tonight, keeping to the color scheme of red and black.
Alanis Morissette
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesAlanis kept it cool in an all-black dress with mesh sleeves.
LeAnn Rimes
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesRimes kept it classy in this silver, mesh glittering gown with a thigh slit.
Madison Bailey
Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMTSweet and simple for spring, Madison wears a yellow gown with a thigh slit.
Kane Brown
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesFor once, I cannot hate Kane Brown's red carpet look. The two-tone blazer fading into his pants is a nice pairing.
Parmalee
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMTWe love the colorful suits Scott Thomas and Matt Thomas wore! Scott kept it more casual with a pair of Chuck Taylors, while Matt kept it classic with the three-piece suit.
Billy Gibbons, Chuck Leavell and Warren Haynes
Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMTBilly Gibbons always looks so cool! He mixes pops of reds in his outfit for the CMT Music Awards. Here, he's with two other rock legends: keyboard player Chuck Leavell (a former member of the Allman Brothers Band, he's been The Rolling Stones' touring keyboardist for decades) and Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule (he's also a former Allman Brothers Band member).
Jen Landon
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesWearing a sleeveless leather vest is a nice way to wear all leather without being too hot.
O.N.E The Duo
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMTWe love the coordinated shimmery, soft purple gowns Prana Supreme Diggs and Tekitha wore on the green carpet.
Chapel Hart
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesFrom far away, all this bright yellow seems to be too overwhelming, but each of these ladies' outfits are stupendous. Trea Swindle's satin sash is a pretty addition to her outfit. Danica Hart's gown is so frilly, she looks like a daisy, and we are loving Devynn Hart's velvet dress with a mesh panel over her midriff.
Ashley McBryde
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesAshley's flared-out jumpsuit hugged her figure perfectly on the green carpet.
Shania Twain
Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMTShania has been killing it lately in the fashion game, looking red-hot at tonight's event.
Angel White
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNow THIS is how you arrive in Texas! The soft pastel suit underneath this white leather fringed duster is epic.
Priscilla Block
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesWe love how Priscilla's denim outfit is encrusted with crystals that look like water droplets.
Megan Thee Stallion
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe Texas rapper went for a mod look, with pops of white against her royal blue gown.
Jackson Dean
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThis dark cowboy look Jackson wore on the green carpet was made perfect with his belt buckle, layered necklaces, and dark brown hat.
Gary Clark Jr. and Nicole Trunfio
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesWe are loving Gary Clark Jr.'s artsy, cream-colored outfit. Meanwhile his wife Nicole looked very sexy in her cut-out black dress.
Megan Moroney
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe winner of the Breakthrough Female Video of the Year Award looked amazing in this emerald green dress with matching strappy pumps.
Lainey Wilson
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesLainey's tropical red jumper looks amazing on her figure, topped with a black hat and belt, of course.
