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CMA Awards Arrivals 2019
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock The biggest night in country music is here! The 2019 Country Music Association Awards took place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 13, 2019. The biggest artists in the genre attended the 53rd annual ceremony, which was dedicated to honoring women in country music. Carrie Underwood served as host of the star-studded event, while Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire were her special co-hosts for the show. Before the awards were given out and the performances were done, though, the stars hit the red carpet to show off their glam looks ahead of the show. The cold Nashville weather didn’t stop the attendees from dressing to the nines for the event, and we’ve rounded up all of the red carpet photos right here. Keep clicking through to see Carrie, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett and PLENTY of more celebs hitting the carpet before the show!
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Maren Morris
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Maren Morris puts her baby bump on full display in a blue gown with midsection cutout while walking the CMA Awards red carpet with hubby, Ryan Hurd. She wet her hair for a sleek style that was parted down the middle and completed her look with a pop of peach lipstick.
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Dolly Parton
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Dolly Parton looked better than ever when she arrived to the CMA Awards. The red carpet just got a whole lot brighter thanks to this gorgeous look!
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Carrie Underwood
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Carrie Underwood was the queen of the red carpet at the CMA Awards. She looked beyond beautiful in her gown, which definitely landed her a spot on our Best Dressed list.
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Reba McEntire
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Reba McEntire couldn’t have looked more stunning as she posed for photos on the CMA Awards red carpet in a look that we can’t stop raving over. This one will be tough to beat!
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Pink
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Pink always slays on the red carpet, and she was at it again as she arrived to the 2019 CMA Awards in an absolutely gorgeous look on Nov. 13.
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Brendan Mcloughlin & Miranda Lambert
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Miranda Lambert looked like a goddess in her pink dress at the 2019 CMA Awards. She cozied up to her man, Brendan McLoughlin, on the red carpet before heading into the event
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Jennifer Nettles
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Jennifer Nettles makes a major statement on the CMAs red carpet with the words ‘Play Our F***ing Records, Please & Thank You” written on the long train of her outfit. The backside of the look also featured a drawing of the woman with the statement ‘EQUAL PLAY,’ in reference to women getting less airtime than men on country radio.
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Kelsea Ballerini
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Kelsea Ballerini looked ready to party while walking the CMA Awards red carpet. She posed for photos before heading inside the show.
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Gigi Hadid
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Gigi Hadid looked beyond beautiful while walking the red carpet at the 2019 CMA Awards on Nov. 13. She posed for photos on the red carpet before heading inside the show
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Halsey
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Halsey knows how to rock a red carpet, and she looked better than ever in her gorgeous gown at the 2019 CMA Awards. She definitely looks ready to take on Nashville after the show with this look!
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Kacey Musgraves
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Kacey Musgraves looked like a princess as she posed for photos on the CMA Awards red carpet. Her style is always on-point, but she took things to a whole new level at this show.
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Lil Nas X
Matt Baron/Shutterstock The biggest names in country music attended the 2019 CMA Awards on November 13, including Lil Nas X, who hit up the Nashville show to celebrate an amazing year for the genre.
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Eric Decker & Jessie James Decker
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker shared a passionate kiss while giggling on the CMA Awards red carpet. Jessie looked stunning in her simple black gown with thigh-high slit.
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Reese Witherspoon
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Reese Witherspoon looked beyond beautiful while walking the red carpet at the 2019 CMA Awards.
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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were shining bright while walking the red carpet ahead of the CMA.
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Danielle Bradbery
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Danielle Bradbery is red hot while walking the CMA Awards red carpet on Nov. 13. She wore a one-shouldered red dress and pulled her hair back into a sleek updo for her stunning look
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Colton Underwood & Cassie Randolph
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph shared a kiss while arriving at the 2019 CMA Awards and posing on the red carpet. The pair are about to celebrate their one year anniversary and they still look SO in love.
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Hannah Brown
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Hannah Brown looked stunning in a white princess gown while attending the 2019 CMA Awards. She walked the red carpet with her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ partner, Alan Bersten, ahead of presenting at the event.
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Carly Pearce and Michael Ray
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Newlyweds Carly Pearce and Michael Ray looked like the picture perfect couple while walking the red carpet at the CMA Awards. Carly looked absolutely incredible in her silver dress as she posed for photos with her man.
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Sheryl Crow
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Sheryl Crow hit the 2019 CMA Awards red carpet and was dressed to the nines as she posed for photos ahead of the show.
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Nicole Hocking & Luke Combs
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Luke Combs and his fiance, Nicole Hocking, were the picture of perfection at the CMA Awards. The pair sure has a lot to celebrate, as the award show comes just days after the release of Luke’s latest album!
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Thomas Rhett
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Thomas Rhett walks the CMA Awards red carpet with his pregnant wife, Lauren Akins, and their two adorable daughters, Willa and Ada. It was the girls’ first red carpet and they absolutely killed it!!
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Brandi Carlile
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutte Brandi Carlile attended the 2019 CMA Awards and posed for photos on the red carpet before heading inside the show.
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Brett Young & Taylor Mills
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Brett Young and wife, Taylor Mills, were all smiles while walking the CMA Awards red carpet. It’s hard to believe that it’s been less than a MONTH since Taylor give birth to the pair’s baby girl — she looked incredible!
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Gabby Barrett
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Gabby Barrett was a vision in her beaded black dress while walking the CMA Awards red carpet. She completed the look with dark eye makeup and as sleek ponytail.
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Laine Hard & Sydney Becnel
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Laine Hardy hits the CMA Awards red carpet with his girlfriend, Sydney Becnel. He showed off his unique style in a sparkling suit jacket at the event.
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Martina McBride
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Martina McBride was a rainbow of color at the 2019 CMA Awards. She wore a dress that featured a black bodice and sheer bottom in various colors, and she was all smiles while shining bright in the look.
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Scotty McCreery & Gabi Dugal
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Scotty McCreery and his gorgeous wife, Gabi, look so in love while attending the 2019 CMA Awards. The pair cozied up on the red carpet while wearing matching shiny outfits.
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AJ McLean
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutte AJ McLean joined more of country music’s biggest stars at the 2019 CMA Awards and he looked amazing while posing for red carpet photos.
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Brothers Osborne
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Brothers Osborne joined tons of country music’s biggest stars on the red carpet at this year’s CMA Awards, and looked beyond incredible while taking photos on the red carpet.
