CMT Awards 2024: Best dressed on the red carpet

The 2024 CMT Awards brought together some of the biggest names in the country music world on Sunday night at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Kelsea Ballerini kicked off the red carpet in a scarlet lace accented David Koma gown, with sheer accents along the torso and skirt.

Lainey Wilson looked stylish in a black and silver pair of flared Area trousers, paired with a silver top and cowboy hat.

Joining them on the red carpet was Texas-native Mickey Guyton, who dazzled in a stunning silver and black sheer Retrofete gown.

The 2024 CMT Awards brought together some of the biggest names in the country music world on Sunday night at Moody Center in Austin, Texas 

Kelsea, 30, looked beautiful in the striking red David Koma gown, which included a lace see-through element along her torso, and a sheer skirt.

The country singer wore Jimmy Choo heels and Effy jewels. 

The Way I Used To singer wore her long blonde locks center parted with loose waves, opting for a rosy blush and pink lip.

She was joined on the red carpet by her boyfriend, Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes, 31. He looked handsome in a white blazer and shirt with black trousers.

The lovebirds had previously made their red carpet debut at last year's CMT Music Awards in April 2023.

They were first linked in January 2023. 

Kelsea, who served as the host for the CMT Awards, rocked a number of looks at the show, including a striking Barbie look, a shimmery jumpsuit and a see-through mesh number. 

She also wore a bold yellow dress and a T-shirt with gray trousers. 

Kelsea Ballerini kicked off the red carpet in a scarlet lace accented David Koma gown, with sheer accents along the torso and skirt 

She was joined on the red carpet by her boyfriend, Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes, 31

Kelsea shared a kiss with boyfriend Chase on the red carpet

Kelsea, who served as the host for the CMT Awards, rocked a number of looks at the show, including a striking Barbie look, a shimmery jumpsuit and a see-through mesh number

She also wore a bold yellow dress and a T-shirt with gray trousers

Lainey, 31, who became a household name with hit songs including Watermelon Moonshine and Heart Like a Truck, dazzled in a fitted silver top, paired with black and silver embellished flared Area trousers.

The country star wore a black cowboy hat with a statement choker and multiple rings.

She wore her long blonde locks loose in waves around her, with minimal makeup - highlighting her stunning natural beauty. 

Mickey looked incredible in a black and silver Retrofete gown - which was see-through and revealed her undergarment. 

The striking number had a fringed silver torso with fringe accents along the sheer skirt. 

Lainey Wilson looked stylish in a black and silver pair of flared trousers, paired with a silver top and cowboy hat

Joining them on the red carpet was Texas-native Mickey Guyton, who dazzled in a stunning silver and black sheer gown 

Mickey looked incredible in the black and silver gown - which was see-through and revealed her undergarment

Carly Pearce wore black fitted trousers with a sheer top, adding a shimmery bralette that paired perfectly with her heels.

Minnie Driver donned a black fitted blazer with trousers; the jacket had a large black rosette detail along the lapel.

Melissa Etheridge chose a black button-up shirt with coordinating trousers, adding a shimmery blazer and cowboy hat.

Ashley McBryde and Priscilla Block also wore black, with Ashley opting for a jumpsuit and Priscilla in sheer bottoms with a corset top. 

Amber Riley, Trisha Yearwood and Jane Seymour donned black sequin numbers.

Jelly Roll arrived to the red carpet with his stunning wife Bunnie XO on the red carpet; Bunnie looked amazing in her black and beige patterned frock.

Jennifer Nettles and Emily Osment chose patterned numbers in black and silver tones. 

Carly Pearce, Minnie Driver and Melissa Etheridge donned black trousers 

Ashley McBryde and Priscilla Block also wore black, with Ashley opting for a jumpsuit and Priscilla in sheer bottoms with a corset top

Amber Riley, Trisha Yearwood and Jane Seymour donned black sequin numbers

Jelly Roll with his wife Bunnie XO on the red carpet; Bunnie looked amazing in her black and beige patterned frock

Jennifer Nettles and Emily Osment chose patterned numbers in black and silver tones

Harper Grace and Meghan Patrick chose dark hued mini dresses, with Meghan adding a cowboy hat

Dasha, who sings the hit song Austin - which went viral on TikTok - looked incredible in a leopard print dress

Emma Roberts looked ethereal in an off-white asymmetrical Dolce & Gabbana gown, which had a sheer skirt.

Anne Wilson wore a striking white lace accented dress with pink cowboy boots. 

GloRilla, Tanner Adell and Karen Fairchild chose cream and nude hued frocks, with Karen opting for a floral version.

Kendra Slaubaugh and Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold and Stephanie Quayle and Rachel Deeb sported bold hued looks. 

Kimberly Perry, Gayle King, Kylie Frey and Tiera Kennedy wore looks featuring different shades of green. 

The rapper-turned-country sensation Jelly Roll had a career-best performance — so far— at the 2024 CMT Music Awards on Sunday when he took home three major honors, including the most prestigious award of the night, Video Of The Year. 

Jelly Roll included a special shoutout for his 'beautiful wife, Ms. Bunnie DeFord.'

'I am blessed to have you as a best friend. I am blessed to have you as a partner,' he said sweetly as she watched from the audience.

The rapper-turned-country star Jelly Roll erased any doubts about his new passion when he swept the 2024 CMT Music Awards with three majors wins, including the top honor, Video of the Year 

The show, which was held in Austin, Texas, also featured a key win from Lainey Wilson for Female Video of the Year. She conquered an impressive list of nominees, including Ashley McBryde, Gabby Barrett, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Megan Moroney and Reba McEntire 

The show aired live from Austin's Moody Center and was hosted by Ballerini for the fourth time in a row 

Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson and Sammy Hagar led a tribute to the late Toby Keith, with Roger Clemens and Willie Nelson's son Lukas Neilson doing the introductions

Lainey won Female Video of the Year Award for Watermelon Moonshine.

Trisha Yearwood was the recipient of the first-ever June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award.

The fan-voted award show aired live from the Moody Center on Sunday, April 7.

This year's edition was hosted once again by country icon Kelsea, who served as host for the last three ceremonies. This year, however, marked the first time she hosted on her own.

Keith Urban also performed during the awards show

Kelsea wowed in a bodysuit and tights during her performance

Kelsea seen with boyfriend Chase backstage in a sweet moment

On top of hosting, Kelsea performed, with performances also by Jason Aldean, Dasha, Trisha Yearwood, Sam Hunt and more.

Ashley Cooke and Warren Zeiders were honored with the Female and Male Breakthrough Video of the Year awards, while Carly Pearce with Chris Stapleton and Dan + Shay were also honored.

The show featured an all-star tribute to the late country star Toby Keith, with Roger Clemens and Willie Nelson's son Lukas Neilson doing the introductions and Brooks & Dunn, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and Lainey Wilson leading the performances in Toby's hits Should’ve Been A Cowboy, I Love This Bar and How Do Ya Like Me Now?.

Billy Bob Thornton, Emma Roberts, Minnie Driver, James Van Der Beek and Jane Seymour offered a touch of Hollywood when they presented awards. 

Emma Roberts looked ethereal in an off-white asymmetrical Dolce & Gabbana gown, which had a sheer skirt

Anne Wilson wore a striking white lace accented dress with pink cowboy boots

GloRilla, Tanner Adell and Karen Fairchild chose cream and nude hued frocks, with Karen opting for a floral version

Kendra Slaubaugh and Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold and Stephanie Quayle and Rachel Deeb sported bold hued looks

Kimberly Perry, Gayle King, Kylie Frey and Tiera Kennedy wore looks featuring different shades of green

Billy Bob Thornton, Emma Roberts, James Van Der Beek, Jane Seymour, Mickey Guyton, and Jelly Roll were among the all-star presenters hitting the stage.   

Nominees for this year's awards show were announced last month.  

Ashley Cooke flashed her abs in a baby blue crop top and maxi skirt, adding clear heels

Brandi Cyrus, Reyna Roberts and Brittney Spencer rocked denim fits for the red carpet

Megan Moroney looked lovely in a sparkling pink mini dress and silver heels

Kimberly Schlapman looked lovely in a pink  shimmery gown with feathered sleeves, adding silver heels

DIBS Beauty founder Courtney Shields dazzled in a bold red mini dress

Carlene Carter chose burgundy hued trousers with a coordinating blazer

Tucker Wetmore, who sings the hit song Wine Into Whiskey, looked handsome in a brown suede jacket with dark hued trousers, boots and a baseball cap

Chase Rice, Dustin Lynch and Jordan Davis  looked handsome in their red carpet looks

Sam Hunt pictured with his stunning wife Hannah Lee Fowler

Sam and his wife Hannah welcomed their second child, son Lowry in November 2023; they also share daughter Lucy, born 2022

Willie Jones looked dapper in  a white blazer and trousers set, adding a cowboy hat and scarf

Roger Clemens wore a hat that said Toby in honor of the late Toby Keith; Sammy Hagar pictured on the right

Roger Clemens, who is a former professional baseball player, pictured with his wife Debbie Clemens

Sammy struck a pose with his wife Kari Karte; they wed in 1995

The late Toby Keith, who died on February 5, 2024 at age 62 from stomach cancer, was honored at the CMT Awards; pictured from left to right: his daughters Krystal Sandubrae,  Shelley Covel and his son Stelen Keith Covel