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CMA 2024 Red Carpet: Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini and Kacey Musgraves shine at the awards ceremony

Country style combined with glamor on the red carpet at the CMA Awards Wednesday night in Nashville.

Lainey Wilson, host of the evening and nominated in four categories, added a twist to her traditional cowgirl look by pairing her sparkling black blazer and hat with sheer pants.

Her fellow nominees Kelsea Ballerini and Kacey Musgraves went for glittering glamour, with Ballerini wearing a shimmery silver dress, and Musgraves wearing a light blue dress with crystal studs and fun, feathered sleeves.

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Three shared photos of Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini and Kacey Musgraves

Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini and Kacey Musgraves wore glamorous looks on the CMA Awards red carpet on Wednesday night. (Getty Images)

Katharine McPhee opted for a chic black pantsuit, while Alana Springsteen dazzled in black sequins, and Singer of the Year nominee Ashley McBryde went for a deep maroon dress with a flowing cape.

Katharine McPhee walked the red carpet at the 2024 CMA Awards in a black suit.

Katharine McPhee walked the red carpet at the 2024 CMA Awards in a black suit. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Alana Springsteen wore a black sequin dress with a high slit to the 2024 CMA Awards.

Alana Springsteen wore a black dress with sequins and a high slit. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Ashley McBryde wore a red dress with a plunging neckline and a cape on the 2024 CMA Awards red carpet.

Ashley McBryde wore a plunging neckline dress with a cape on the 2024 CMA Awards red carpet. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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For many stars, the CMAs were date night. Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane stepped out in matching black-on-black ensembles, with Stapleton completing his look with a signature cowboy hat. Miranda Lambert and her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, also opted for chic matching black, with Lambert wearing a strapless dress and a flowing train.

Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane walked the red carpet at the 2024 CMA Awards wearing a black dress and black suit, respectively.

Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Stapleton turned the CMA Awards into a date night. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Miranda Lambert, wearing an off-the-shoulder black dress, walked the red carpet with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, at the 2024 CMA Awards.

Miranda Lambert, wearing an off-the-shoulder black dress, walked the red carpet with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, at the 2024 CMA Awards. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline Boyer, made for a chic pairing, with Bryan wearing a black suit with white pinstripes and Boyer wearing a bright blue dress with sequins and floral appliqués.

Luke Bryan walked the red carpet with his wife Caroline.

Luke Bryan walked the red carpet with his wife Caroline. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Ballerini and her boyfriend, “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes, also stepped out together.

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Kelsea Ballerini was joined on the carpet by her boyfriend Chase Stokes.

Kelsea Ballerini was joined on the carpet by her boyfriend Chase Stokes. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

The couple have been together for almost two years after first sparking romance rumors in January 2023, with Ballerini confirming their relationship a month later. In a recent interview with Women’s Health, Ballerini said of Stokes, “It’s been such a beautiful journey to figure out how to have a relationship with someone who is truly a mirror of you.”