Since the 2025 CMT Awards were canceled, we’re looking back at the hottest dresses in CMT Awards history.
Every year, tons of celebrities flock to the CMT Music Awards. From country music royalty to other supportive musicians, the ceremony honors the best in the genre. However, the 2025 awards show was canceled amid a merger between its parent company, Paramount Global, and Skydance Media.
Over the past few years, Kelsea Ballerini served as a co-host and host of the annual event. For the 2024 CMTs, Kelsea matched the red carpet, wearing a scarlet dress for the evening.
We’re looking back at all the best dresses and outfits from the CMT Awards in our gallery below!
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Carrie Underwood in 2022
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Once again, Carrie Underwood brought an incredible look to the CMT Awards red carpet when she attended the event in 2022. She rocked a purple animal print mini dress with sky-high heels for the occasion.
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Carly Pearce in 2022
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Carly Pearce sparkled in her gorgeous dress on the 2022 CMT Awards red carpet. The country singer’s emerald green ensemble had a thigh-high slit and was paired with green shoes and curly hair.
March 31, 2023, 8:49AM 3 of 25
Jessie James Decker in 2022
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Jessie James Decker rocked a sexy mini dress with midsection cutouts to the 2022 CMT Awards. She completed the look with clear heels and bronzed, glowing skin.
March 31, 2023, 8:49AM 4 of 25
Kelsea Ballerini in 2021
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Kelsea Ballerini hosted the 2021 CMT Music Awards, and she came to slay with her look on the red carpet. Kelsea channeled Barbie in her ensemble, which featured a pink corset top and matching pants.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 5 of 25
Lindsay Ell In 2021
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Lindsay Ell injured her foot just days before the CMT Awards in 2021, but she rocked that boot like a pro! She paired it with a sexy, silver cutout dress on the red carpet.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM
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Carrie Underwood in 2019
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Carrie Underwood shined in her mini dress at the 2019 CMT Awards. She paired the plunging outfit with a ponytail and heels.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 7 of 25
Kelsea Ballerini in 2019
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Kelsea Ballerini rocked a one-sleeved gown with double leg slit to the 2019 CMT Awards. She completed her look with a high ponytail and statement earrings.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 8 of 25
Sarah Hyland in 2019
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For her hosting gig at the 2019 CMT Awards, Sarah Hyland hit the red carpet in a plunging mini dress with dramatic sleeves. She completed the look with simple, open-toed heels.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 9 of 25
Maren Morris in 2019
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Maren Morris hits the CMT Awards red carpet in 2019, showing off a blonder hairstyle. She also rocked a mini dress with sexy side cutouts for the occasion.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 10 of 25
Carly Pearce in 2018
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Carly Pearce wears a blazer dress on the red carpet at the 2018 CMT Awards. She paired the short, plunging look with heels.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 11 of 25
Nikki Reed in 2015
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Nikki Reed made an appearance at the 2015 CMT Awards in a flirty white dress. She paired the mini with silver heels and a matching clutch.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 12 of 25
Jana Kramer in 2015
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Jana Kramer is all smiles in a sexy green dress at the 2015 CMT Awards. The ensemble had a plunging neckline, side cutouts and a leg slit.
April 8, 2022, 10:29AM 13 of 25
Lindsey Vonn In 2018
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Lindsey Vonn looked gorgeous in this red one shoulder gown at the CMT Awards on June 6, 2018. The skier paired the dress with gold accessories and heels.
May 24, 2019, 11:26AM 14 of 25
Carrie Underwood In 2017
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Carrie Underwood opted for a short dress at the 2017 CMT Awards. She paired the pastel look with glittery heels and a silver geometric clutch.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 15 of 25
Nicole Kidman In 2017
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Nicole Kidman looked sexy in a lace dress at the 2017 CMT Awards. She paired the see-through piece with strappy heels.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 16 of 25
Camila Cabello In 2016
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Camila Cabello looked like an angel at the 2016 CMT Awards. She wore an ethereal white gown for the event.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 17 of 25
Taylor Swift In 2013
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Taylor Swift looked beauitful in this ivory beaded dress at the 2013 CMT Awards. She paired the delicate strapless number with gold jewelry.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 18 of 25
Jana Kramer In 2014
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Jana Kramer rocked a long, flowing dress at the 2014 CMT Awards. The plunging dress fit her figure like a glove.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 19 of 25
Jenna Dewan In 2015
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Jenna Dewan looked stunnng in purple at the 2015 CMT Awards. She paired her lacy dress with a silver clutch.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 20 of 25
Kacey Musgraves In 2014
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Kacey Musgraves looked gorgeous in a long black embellished dress at the 2014 CMT Awards. She kept the accessories to a minimum and piled her hair into a pretty bun.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 21 of 25
Kellie Pickler In 2017
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Kellie Pickler wore a gorgeous gold dipped red gown to the 2017 CMT Awards. She styled her hair in soft waves to complete the glamorous look.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 22 of 25
Kristen Bell In 2012
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Kristen Bell looked like a literal princess at the 2012 CMT Awards. She wore a gorgeous gold embellished gown.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 23 of 25
Kristen Bell In 2014
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Kristen Bell rocked a goegeous black dress at the 2014 CMT Awards. She wore the plunging piece with a delicate bracelet.
June 1, 2018, 5:04PM 24 of 25
Cassadee Pope In 2018
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Cassadee Pope looked amazing in a silver one shoulder crop top and matching mini skirt at the 2018 CMT Awards. She matched the look to pink heels for the event in Nashville.
May 24, 2019, 11:29AM 25 of 25
Kelsea Ballerini
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Kelsea Ballerini was the perfect vision in red while walking the carpet at the 2024 awards ceremony. She even went on double duty that year by hosting and performing.
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