On the Scene at the 2023 CMT Music Awards with Megan Thee Stallion in Custom DEFAÏENCE, Gwen Stefani in Valentino, Carrie Underwood in Dolce & Gabbana and More
What better way to start a new month than with a star-studded event where some of the music industry’s best gather together for a night of celebration and awards? On April 2, country music’s brightest stars traveled to Austin, Texas for the 57th edition of the CMT Awards, the big springtime ceremony that honors country music videos and television performances. Singers like Kane Brown took home the Video of the Year award, while country music veteran Shaina Twain won the Equal Play award.
Naturally, these tasteful talents arrived in their best awards ceremony garb and hit the red carpet before they hit the stage. Scroll to see the red carpet highlights.
Megan Thee Stallion in custom DEFAÏENCE
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Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani in Valentino
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Carrie Underwood in Dolce & Gabbana
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Shaina Twain
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Ingrid Andress in Khosrov
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Kelsea Ballerini in Dolce & Gabbana and Jimmy Choo
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Kane Brown in Alexander McQueen with Katelyn Brown
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Dixie D’Amelio in Gucci
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Reyna Roberts
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Megan Moroney in RETROFÊTE
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Kylie Morgan in RETROFÊTE and Sam Edelman
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Tiera Kennedy in Solace London
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Tameca Jones
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Kennedy Davenport, Jan Sport, Manila Luzon and Olivia Lux
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