We rounded up standout, fan-favorite looks from CMT’s Artists Of The Year Awards in Nashville this week, including three unforgettable, stylish and sultry outfits from Kelsea Ballerini, Ciara and Carly Pearce! At the star-studded event, both upcoming and beloved music artists graced the red carpet at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in the country music capital city.
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Kelsea Ballerini
“Heartfirst” hitmaker Kelsea Ballerini, 29, stunned fans in a canary, satin full-length gown that featured a plunging button-down neckline, a cinched waist design, and elegant, draping fabric. The singer— who arrived to promote her fourth studio album Subject to Change— accessorized her outfit with shiny, silver rings, dangly earrings and a perfect black manicure for spooky season. To top it all off, Ballerini rocked a smokey eye look, radiant blush, and a glossy pink lip.
Ballerini wore her long blonde locks down, parted to the side, and worn in gorgeous loose waves. Fans on Twitter dubbed her “stunning,” and “as gorgeous as ever” in the yellow piece (and we have to agree!)
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Ciara
Ciara, 36, was next to steal the spotlight in a glamorous and risque corseted gown, and one that featured intricate, lace-adorned details and panelling. The “Jump” singer nailed the gothic look in time for Halloween, as her David Koma dress was complete with an off-the-shoulder cut, a long black maxi skirt with an epic high slit, and lacy gloves to match the fabric in other parts of her one-of-a-kind piece. To accessorize, the Grammy winner added a black string necklace with silver embellishments to match her shiny heels.
For her makeup look, Ciara went for kohl-rimmed eyeliner, glistening eyeshadow, mauve lipliner and shiny pink lipstick. To give even more of a classic grunge vibe, she put her long, blonde tresses into a piece-y updo with blunt bangs. Ciara attended the event and geared up to premiere a new song she collaborated on with country-pop crooner Walker Hayes, 42. Fans online complimented the way Ciara’s “sexy dress” flaunted her “enviable curves,” and “tiny waist,” and this just further proves her style icon status to us!
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Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce shined on the carpet in a shimmering, sparkly lavender mini dress with long sleeves and a flirty, thigh-skimming hemline. The “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” singer, 32, flaunted her ultra-toned legs in the frock, and paired it with sky-high, pointed-toe pink heels. Her Valentino dress also featured a button-down, collared neckline, long, sequined sleeves, and lace trim. Pearce received critical and fan acclaim for her third studio album, 29: Written in Stone. She promoted the project— a continuation of her 2021 EP— at the awards show.
To top off her look, Pearce added eye-catching, gold dangly earrings, rings, and drew attention to her eyes with lilac eyeshadow and black liner. Pearce also rocked lip gloss and rosy blush on her cheekbones with a beautiful half-up, half-down hairstyle as fans headed to her Instagram account to leave comments of approval. “Purple looks TOO good on you,” one wrote as another user added, “you’re glowing!” (We couldn’t have said it better ourselves).
