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Thigh-High Slit Dresses Are Trending at 2024 CMA Awards Red Carpet With Contemporary Twists on Country-inspired Glamour

Ty Gaskins
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The red carpet of the 58th Annual CMA Awards, hosted on Wednesday, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, highlighted one of the season’s defining trends: high-leg slits. From sequined details to bold colors, attendees brought fresh interpretations of the look while maintaining nods to country music’s heritage through Western-inspired styling.

Ahead, see some of the high-slit dresses at the 2024 CMA Awards.

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Alana Springsteen

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 20: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Alana Springsteen attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Alana Springsteen attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center.

Country singer Alana Springsteen embraced shimmer with a sequined gown featuring a thigh-high slit. The dress, constructed with a fitted silhouette, was paired with monochromatic pointed-toe heels that added a sleek finish. Springsteen’s ensemble was completed with smoky eye makeup, a nod to the dramatic glamour seen on red carpets this season.

Kristen O’Connor Davis

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 20: EDITORIAL USE ONLY (L-R) Jordan Davis and Kristen O'Connor Davis attend The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/WireImage)
Jordan Davis and Kristen O’Connor Davis attend The 58th Annual CMA Awards.

Kristen O’Connor Davis, who attended alongside her husband, country songwriter Jordan Davis, chose a flowing black gown that balanced elegance with bold detailing. The dress featured a voluminous skirt offset by a high slit, bringing a modern edge to her classic look. Jordan Davis complemented her outfit with a monochromatic suit in white, creating a striking couple’s moment on the carpet.

Colbie Caillat 

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 20: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Colbie Caillat attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Colbie Caillat attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center.

Colbie Caillat stepped onto the CMA Awards red carpet in a dazzling asymmetrical gown that radiated classic glamour. The black velvet silhouette was elevated by a shimmering, crystal-encrusted overlay that cascaded diagonally across the bodice, leading into a high-thigh slit.

Karley Scott Collins

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 20: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Karley Scott Collins attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Karley Scott Collins attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center.

Karley Scott Collins embodied old Hollywood allure with a modern twist in a liquid gold gown. The plunging neckline and draped fabric with a daring front slit added just the right amount of edge.

Moriah Peters

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 20: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Moriah Peters attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Moriah Peters attends The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center.

Moriah Peters made a bold statement with her unconventional ensemble. The strapless metallic gown sparkled under the lights with intricate sequin detailing, but it was the oversized golden sombrero-inspired hat that stole the show.

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