2021 CMA Awards: See Photos From the Red Carpet

The 55th Annual CMA Awards is underway in Music City and country music’s biggest stars, including CMA Awards host Luke…

Lauren Jo Black

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November 10, 2021

6:47 pm

Caroline and Luke Bryan, Brittany and Jason Aldean (1)

The 55th Annual CMA Awards is underway in Music City and country music’s biggest stars, including CMA Awards host Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young and more are dressed to the nines for “Country Music’s Biggest Night.”

Ahead of the show, artists and special guests walked the red carpet as they made their way into Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena where thousands of fans were waiting in anticipation of the star-studded show.

Artists such as Carly Pearce and Gabby Barrett opted for jewel tones, while Drew Parker and Russell Dickerson opted for a classic black ensemble.

White seemed to be a trending color on the CMA Awards red carpet as Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, and Maren Morris strutted their stuff in stunning white outfits. Lady A‘s Dave Haywood and his wife, Kelli, also wore coordinating white attire.

Some CMA Awards attendees were more daring with their red carpet looks, like Maddie & Tae, who sported coordinating green dresses, and Jimmie Allen, who matched his wife, Lexi, in hot pink.

Hosted by Luke Bryan, the star-studded 2021 CMA Awards is set to broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 10 beginning at 8/7c on ABC.

See photos from the CMA Awards Red Carpet Below.

Russell Dickerson & Wife Kailey Dickerson; Photo Courtesy of CMA

Cade Foehner & Gabby Barrett; Photo Courtesy of CMA

Jimmie Allen & Wife Alexis; Photo Courtesy of CMA

Jason Aldean and Wife, Brittany Aldean; Photo Courtesy CMA

Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards; Photo Courtesy CMA — Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards

Caroline and Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy CMA

Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd; Photo Courtesy CMA

Jordan Davis and Wife, Kristen; Photo Courtesy CMA

Dierks Bentley and Wife, Cassie; Photo Courtesy CMA

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban; Photo Courtesy CMA

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.