By Megan Riedlinger
1:00 am PDT, April 13, 2022
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The 2022 CMT Music Awards started with some excitement … a huge thunderstorm! The red carpet was even evacuated for a spell, but in the end the stars braved the elements for the big night of April 11th! Wonderwall.com is completing the fashion, starting with this look of the guest of the evening … COVID who? Kelsea Ballerini didn’t let the coronavirus catch ruin her fashion moment! After testing positive at COVID-19, the night’s singer and host posed on an impromptu red carpet at home in this gorgeous set from the Michael Kors collection – a white trouser suit with silk cuffs paired with an embellished silver headband – so he added equally phenomenal shoes to complete the WFH look.
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While we want to steal Jimmie Allen’s bright purple fringed suede jacket, the rest of his outfit … didn’t go quite as well. The country cool guy showed up in a wild outerwear paired with a white tee, ripped jeans, and boots underneath for an otherwise too casual show. He finished things off with a nice hat and lots of jewels, but that wasn’t enough to turn him around.
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If we had the superstar stems of this country, we would always wear mini dresses! Just check out our Carrie Underwood’s muscular legs in this stunning purple Dolce & Gabbana dress with an all-over black leopard print. Read on to see Wonderwall.com’s roundup of the best and worst dressed stars of this fun night of country music and to find out what she was sporting by posing like that …
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Oh! Carrie Underwood sported this huge ring with a matching purple gem on the night of the CMT Music Awards … and to boot she sported a purple manicure. Next one? A better look at her equally eye-catching earrings!
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Carrie Underwood didn’t stop at just one statement ring. She also opted for these dazzling teardrop earrings which added even more purple to the mix via a light lilac stone.
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LeAnn Rimes served up some ethereal vibes on the pink carpet in this gorgeous Georges Chakra piece from the designer Spring-Summer 2022 Couture Collection. The white beaded bodysuit featured a sheer chiffon overlay for a dream look that included a bold cut-out bodice with sparkly embellishment along the edge to infuse a little extra sparkle.
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Maren Morris arrived in this sweet two-piece silver and red from Rasario. The country treasure look consisted of a shimmering silver crop top and a high-waisted red skirt with a train. Let’s see the details better …
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The Rasario top by Maren Morris was made up of sequins and featured thin straps. When it came time for her beauty, she rocked her long hair in waves and opted for a smokey eye and neutral lip. Her husband also looked good on the big night …
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Ryan Hurd always kills him in the fashion department, so his outfit for the CMT Music Awards wasn’t a surprise. The singer-songwriter wore this purple Ted Baker suit, perfect for spring, with an unbuttoned white shirt and tan Bruno Magli loafers..
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Monica arrived with this Rick Owens style: a cropped top, a high-waisted skirt and a short-sleeved bolero-style jacket, all in shiny black. The edgy ensemble stood out but unfortunately, the sunglass styling on the pink carpet is where the singer missed us.
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Lily Aldridge brought the disco ball to the pink carpet of the CMT Music Awards! The model showed up with this Khaite minidress embellished with silver sequins that reached him along the high collar and long sleeves. She expertly paired it with plain black sandals for a flashy and fun fashion moment.
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Damn! Karamo Brown judged fashion at E! during awards season, so we were shocked to see him appear in this quirky one piece swimsuit. He completed the wide-legged look with a jacket and fancy cowboy boots while he also wore a black hat for a truly bizarre combination.
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Beauty queen or country star ?! Singer Carly Pearce dumbfounded this glamorous emerald green Semsem gown, complete with sequin embellishment and a thigh-high slit that highlighted her matching Stuart Weitzman sandals.
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While we appreciate the risks of fashion, we’re not sure if this paid off for MacKenzie Porter. The star arrived in this look from J’amemme: a structured strapless corset-style bodice paired with a pale pink tiered tulle skirt for a contrasting combination. Style didn’t help matters either. She paired it with tan sandals and … sheer gray tulle gloves. Seriously, take a look …
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Yep, those are indeed fully sheer tulle gloves that MacKenzie Porter added to her J’amemme dress. On the plus side, we loved the way he styled his hair with that tulle skirt!
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We love a fun time for menswear and Tan France served one with this embellished suit from Germanier. She added a purple turtleneck, which complements the purple stones perfectly! – and black boots for a fabulous outfit.
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Country icon Naomi Judd definitely made a statement at the CMT Music Awards! The legend opted for this bold hot pink ball gown – complete with an off-the-shoulder neckline and full skirt – and she posed dramatically on the matching pink carpet to show off her metallic strappy sandals.
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Kane Brown chose a moment of monochromatic menswear with this burgundy outfit. The songwriter wore this dress with a matching silk shirt, which he sported unbuttoned, and then added black boots for a cooler vibe.
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One of the strangest choices of the evening? This slender tan mini dress by Jessie James Decker! The singer showed up in this long-sleeved dress, which included a plunging neckline and an underbust cut – a look more ready for a night out in Vegas than an awards ceremony.
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Beth Dutton Vibes! Jenna Paulette scored big points by coming in for the country music awards show with this cowboy hat and a brown three-piece ensemble that included a crop top, high-waisted skirt, and country-themed jacket. Finish things? Sparkling heels that sealed this look a hit!
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Danielle Bradbery mixed unexpected colors and marked a fashion hit with these Toni Maticevski coordinates. The country music star sported a cheery red crop top with a silky champagne-colored skirt, complete with a train, for a striking mashup that worked perfectly.
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The Reyna Roberts embellished jumpsuit was definitely a bold choice. Her funky fit featured long sleeves and shimmering embellishments throughout the entire look, but the outfit felt more like a performance ensemble than a red carpet choice.
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We’re not entirely sure how “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Gina Kirschenheiter ended up on the red carpet at the CMT Music Awards, but we loved her look! The Bravo star sported a shiny pink minidress with embellished spaghetti straps and added some bold strappy heels to her look for a colorful and fun show at the awards show.