Say Howdy to The Best Country Music Awards Looks of All Time

The Chicks

One word: wowzers! The girl-group—formerly named The Dixie Chicks—dazzle the red carpet with their colorfully beaded designs at the 2000 ceremony.

Kelsea Ballerini

Hi Barbie! Kelsea Ballerini stunned in a light pink dress with a high slit, bold red lip and dangly diamonds at the 57th annual CMAs. 

Billy Dean

Billy Dean wished peace upon the photographers at the 2003 ceremony. The "Only Here For A Little While" singer showed off his patriotic side in blazer bedecked with an American Flag and stars as he held up a peace sign. 

Carrie Underwood

All that glitters! The "Southbound" songstress brings the glitz and glamour to the 2013 show with her crystal and floral embellished gown by Ralph & Russo.

Danielle Peck

The "Findin' A Good Man" singer found a great dress for the 2006 CMAs. Featuring a bedazzled plunging neckline and sheer panels, this gown was unforgettable. 

Taylor Swift

2007 was a fairytale for Taylor. The "Lover" singer arrived at her first CMAs in 2007 looking like the belle of the ball in a layered gold gown. 

Beyoncé

"Oh, my daddy said shoot"... The music icon looks like a literal angel with her white body-hugging sheer gown that features dramatic puffed sleeves and metallic netting. Her statement-making pearl necklaces, long straight hair and bronzy makeup are a chef's kiss!

Kacey Musgraves

The "Space Cowboy" songstress skips the typical ballgown for something more chic and sleek: a black Versace pantsuit and a matching sheer blouse with gold fringe. Her fiery red lipstick makes her outfit even more hot, hot, hot.

Shania Twain

This is still the one. For the 2003 CMAs, the "You're Still The One" singer wore a speghetti strap dress with silver accents and a diamond choker necklace. 

Stephanie Quayle

Lady in red! The "If I Was a Cowboy" singer knows how to make an entrance and her ballgown is proof. From the vibrant red floral embroidery to the blue velvet belt, this design is a sight to see.

Chase Bryant

The 26-year-old star brightens up the red carpet with his mesmerizing peacock-colored blazer.

Jennifer Nettles

Blush and bashful! The Sugarland songstress slips into a pretty in pink design by Uel Camilo, which features eye-catching sequins, a curve-hugging silhouette and an explosion of matching pink feathers.

Lee Ann Womack

The "I Hope You Dance" singer arrived at the 2000 CMAs serving Y2K realness. Wearing a halter neck gown and matching shawl, the vocalist completed the look with a layered haircut and soft makeup.

Miranda Lambert

Lambert serves old-Hollywood vibes at the awards show with her baby pink flapper-esque gown by Bibhu Mohapatra.

Cynthia Erivo

For the 2023 ceremony, the Wicked star played with color on the red carpet with a multicolored gown and deep purple train.

Deidre Downs

Deidre took the crown on this red carpet. During the 2005 CMAs, the former Miss America winner stunned in a floor-length black gown with leopard print interior. 

Trisha Yearwood

The "Forever Country" star brings the sparkle factor to the 2015 ceremony with her blinding gold and silver gown. 

Kellie Pickler

Pickler adds a splash of color to the 2018 red carpet with her bright-yellow Anne Barge gown. From the body-hugging silhouette to the one-shoulder design and dramatic mermaid hem, the 33-year-old star is certainly the belle of the ball.

Tim McGraw

McGraw leaves the boring suit at home and opts for something bold with his red-hot blazer and leather cowboy hat.

Michelle Monaghan

Sometimes, less is more! The Patch actress wears a chic Paco Rabanne jumpsuit that features extreme cut-outs and sparkly black sequins.

Faith Hill

The country icon debuts a new 'do at the 2014 ceremony and oozes with glamour in her black shimmery Naeem Khan gown. The design's large satin bow and sheer silhouette make all the more fabulous!

Lea Michele

Royal blues! The 33-year-old star bewitches the red carpet with her deep blue long-sleeve mini dress by Zuhair Murad.

Maren Morris

As good as gold! The "Girl" singer brings fun and flirty fashion to the 2018 ceremony with her sparkly gold cut-out dress.

Ryan Hurd

Hurd rocks an eye-catching suit at the 2017 awards ceremony, wearing a majestic purple blazer that brings out his green eye color.

Megan Moroney

The singer ditched Tennessee Orange for a crimson gown at the 2023 ceremony.

Rita Wilson

Hello, Rita! The legendary actress stuns in a shimmery burgundy robe-dress. The plunging neckline, satin bow and puffed sleeves make her lewk all the more glamorous!

Reba McEntire

The country music icon looks effortlessly elegant in a shimmery silver metallic long-sleeve design.

Shania Twain

The "Any Man of Mine" singer pulled up to the 39th annual CMAs dripping in gold, wearing a metallic gown complete with a diamond accent near her bust. To accessorize, the musician carried a bedazzled clutch, dangly earrings and a statement fur jacket.

Bebe Rexha

Bringing the sparkle! The "Say My Name" songstress dazzles at the 2018 ceremony with her multi-colored sequins gown by Coach.

Kelsea Ballerini

The 26-year-old star is a vision in white at the 2017 awards show, as she sashays onto the red carpet wearing a floor-length Michael Kors gown that's scattered with floral embellishments.