The Best Fashion and Outfits at the 2023 CMA Awards

Country music‘s biggest superstars hit the red carpet on Wednesday night for the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. From Brittney Spencer and Kelsea Ballerini to Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO, The Messenger takes a look at the best fashion and outfits from last night’s show.

Lindsay Ell

Lindsay Ell attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lindsay Ell attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

The Canadian country star matched her hair to her dress – which featured a sexy thigh-high split and sequins – while striking a pose on the red carpet outside the Bridgestone Arena.  

Alex Hall

Alex Hall attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Alex Hall attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

Hall looked dapper in a rust-colored two-piece suit with eye-catching stitching paired with a bolo tie.

Brittney Spencer

Brittney Spencer
Brittney Spencer attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

Arguably one of the best-dressed celebs of the night, the “Bigger Than the Song” singer stunned in a curve-hugging, off-the-shoulder black velvet dress paired with a layered pearl statement necklace and black pumps.

Kylie Morgan

Kylie Morgan attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kylie Morgan attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

Morgan wowed in a dreamy teal satin dress , lace-up heels and a gorgeous lariat necklace.

Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Caroline Jones attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

This year’s hottest red carpet accessory? A baby bump! The Homesite artist was glowing as she posed in a nude sequin dress with a high-slit, opting to keep her glam soft and natural. 

Russell Dickerson

Russell Dickerson attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Russell Dickerson attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

The “God Gave Me a Girl” crooner kept his look clean and simple in a light gray two-piece suit paired with a black t-shirt, accessorizing with layered silver chain necklaces and bracelets. 

Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll

Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll attend the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll attend the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

The couple – who recently renewed their vows in the same Las Vegas chapel where they first tied the knot – looked more loved up than ever while posing on the carpet. Bunnie XO‘s sequined off-the-shoulder gown perfectly complemented the “Need a Favor” singer‘s all-black ensemble, which featured a subtle floral pattern throughout.

K Michelle

K. Michelle attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
K. Michelle attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.aylor Hill/WireImage

The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta alum’s dramatic crimson gown had jaws on the floor ahead of her closing performance with Jelly Roll. The pair sang a duet of The Judds‘ classic hit, “Love Can Build a Bridge.”

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

Ballerini – clad in a sexy light pink satin gown with a thigh-high slit – looked more in love than ever while posing with the Outer Banks star, whom she began dating in January.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nicole Kidman attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Hill/WireImage

The Big Little Lies alum, who accompanied husband Keith Urban to the big event, kept it simple in a black floor-length gown with cutout detailing at the waist, finishing off her look with a structured silver choker.

Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lainey Wilson attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Jason Kempin/Getty Images

The “Watermelon Moonshine” singer‘s country-glam look – which featured a dramatic ruffle flared jumpsuit and 2000s-inspired statement jewelry – had heads turning as she walked the carpet ahead of her performance of her hit song, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” Wilson also took home the award for Entertainer of the Year at this year’s show.

Michael B Whit

Michael B. Whit attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Michael B. Whit attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.Jason Davis/WireImage

The leather! The sequins!  The boots! The “Camp Jackson” crooner’s mixed materials made for a cool fashion statement, and the wide brim hat completed his ensemble perfectly. 

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