The best looks celebrities wore to the 2023 CMA Awards

• The 57th Annual CMA Awards took place in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday.

• Celebrities including Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, and Nicole Kidman took to the red carpet.

• Some attendees opted for ballgowns with daring slits, while others wore plunging necklines.

The 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards were held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday evening.

Celebrities including Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, and Colbie Caillat walked the red carpet ahead of the event, which celebrated the biggest stars in country music.

There were a wide range of outfits on the carpet, from old Hollywood ballgowns to dresses with plunging necklines and thigh-high slits. Here were the best outfits of the evening.

Devlin Hodges and Lainey Wilson wore matching black ensembles.

Lainey Wilson — who won five awards at this year's ceremony — wore a strapless black jumpsuit with flared, ruffled pants and a black cowboy hat. She accessorized with bold jewels, including shell-drop earrings and a necklace that had what appeared to be several star charms and an angel pendant.

Wilson's partner Devlin Hodges opted for a similar hat with coordinating black pants, a shirt, and a blazer.

Kelsea Ballerini channeled Barbiecore fashion in a baby-pink dress with a thigh-high slit.

Ballerini's one-shoulder satin gown had a ruched waistline and a thigh-high slit. It was designed by Christian Siriano and styled by Molly Dickson, according to Ballerini's Instagram post.

The singer's hair was styled in old Hollywood waves by Peter Lux, according to the Instagram post, and she brought the look together with a bold red lip and statement earrings.

Nicole Kidman wore an elegant black dress with bold cutouts.

Kidman wore a sleeveless, floor-length gown with midriff cutouts and carried a matching black handbag. She accessorized with hoop earrings by Rainbow K, InStyle reports, along with a silver choker necklace.

Nicole Combs and Luke Combs' red-carpet outfits subtly matched.

Luke Combs wore a red-and-grey plaid suit that subtly matched his wife's scarlet gown.

Nicole's minidress had an exaggerated flared neckline, ruffled details on the bodice, and a floor-length train. She completed the look with a pair of black open-toe heels.

Paula Abdul wore a sequinned dress with a plunging neckline and oversized sleeves.

Abdul wore a form-fitting, floor-length gown that was covered in silver sequins. The gown stood out because of its oversized, flowing sleeves which resembled a cape, in addition to the chunky gold belt which brought the look together.

Morgan Wallen wore a nearly all-black ensemble with a crimson jacket.

Wallen — who was nominated for three awards at this year's ceremony — wore simple black pants and a matching shirt, and added a pop of color to the ensemble with a red jacket. He accessorized with a silver chain.

Lady A's Hillary Scott wore a bright-red gown with long sleeves.

Hillary Scott wore a Dolce & Gabbana wrap gown that stood out for its unique details, including its pockets and tie belt with a silver brooch. She rounded off the look with matching red heels and styled her hair in an updo.

Zac Brown Band's Caroline Jones sparkled in a netted gown that was embroidered with sequins.

Jones, who is pregnant with her first child, wore a form-fitting, netted gown that was adorned in silver sequins. The dress had long sleeves and a thigh-high slit which showed off Jones' matching silver heels. She styled her hair in relaxed waves.

Megan Moroney wore an off-the-shoulder ballgown with a ruffled skirt.

Moroney's scarlet ballgown had off-the-shoulder sleeves, a balloon skirt with ruffled details, and a thigh-high slit that showed the musician's red heels. She completed the red theme with a matching crimson lip and styled her blonde hair in curls.

Colbie Caillat wore a mermaid dress covered in rhinestones with a sheer overlay.

Caillat wore a floor-length mermaid dress with a plunging neckline that was adorned with silver rhinestones with a sheer overlay skirt. She wore her hair in long curls and accessorized with a pair of floral and pearl earrings.

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