The 2023 Country Music Television Music Awards that took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 2nd were all about the legs! At least, the arrivals on the red carpet were, as some of the biggest A-listers in attendance, including Carrie Underwood and Gwen Stefani, who both performed on the night too, made their enviably toned pins the stars of the show!
Carrie Underwood Wears Dolce And Gabbana To 2023 CMT Music Awards
We had a feeling that the 40-year-old "Hate My Heart" singer – who just wrapped up her epic Denim & Rhinestones tour last month – would go for a seductive leg-revealing ensemble; and she certainly didn't disappoint! When she arrived on the CMT Music Awards red carpet, Carrie turned heads with her bejeweled Dolce and Gabbana outfit which was styled by Emma Trask and consisted of a crystal-embellished tailcoat and matching short shorts that allowed her to flaunt her super-sculpted legs perfectly.
The "Before He Cheats" singer finished off her look by wearing her hair in a pulled-back pony along with her signature dark smoky eye and nude lip combo. The bling didn't stop there, as Carrie finished off her outfit with silver heels, a matching clutch, dazzling Oliver Blandi statement earrings, and a ring from Loree Rodkin. Talk about a show-stopping ensemble!
Carrie Underwood Performs "Hate My Heart"
Carrie's legs were also fully on display when she performed "Hate My Heart," which was nominated for 'Video of the Year,' in a red and black ensemble consisting of mega short-shorts, an Akira rhinestone 'Heart On For You' satin blazer with very apt red hearts on it, and Akira silver 'Brooklyn' baby stiletto booties.
The mom-of-two was nominated for both 'Video of the Year' for "Hate My Heart" and 'Female Video of the Year' for "Ghost Story," although she sadly lost out to Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown for "Thank God" and Lainey Wilson for "Heart Like a Truck" respectively. However, she is a true winner in our eyes thanks to her red carpet and on-stage style, and that sensational performance!
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Gwen Stefani Wears Valentino To 2023 CMT Music Awards
Another A-lister who turned heads for all the right reasons was Gwen Stefani, who made sure all the attention was on her when she stepped onto the red carpet. Akin to Carrie, the 53-year-old "Rich Girl" singer also had sparkles and legs on the brain, as she flaunted her legs in one of the tiniest gold sequined mini skirts we've ever seen! She paired her dazzling Valentino skirt with a crisp white shirt, tie, and blazer, merging both androgynous and feminine aesthetics in one jaw-dropping look.
And if the skirt and her legs didn't command enough attention, Gwen accessorized with fur-trimmed, knee-high boots and her signature fishnet tights! Her hair and makeup made just as much of a statement, as she styled her platinum blonde hair in an edgy sky-high twisted bun, super-dramatic dark, smoky eye makeup, and an especially bold red lip.
Gwen Stefani And Carly Pearce Perform "Just A Girl"
The No Doubt singer was joined on stage by Carly Pearce to sing an incredible rendition of Gwen's "Just A Girl." For her unforgettable on-stage look, Gwen doubled up on the top knots and wore her hair in two twisted buns, one behind the other, while her outfit was also very memorable too, just as we expected it to be for her first-ever CMT Music Awards performance.
The former The Voice coach wore a white Versace mini dress with red polka dots, with her red bra poking out of the top, teamed with matching white and red opera gloves, black fishnet tights, black platform heels by Versace, and a gold chain necklace featuring black and white pearls.
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