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2021 CMA Awards: Stars hit the red carpet for country music's biggest night

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Ed Rode/AP
ByGood Morning America
November 11, 2021, 1:03 AM

Stars are showing off their red carpet fashions at the 55th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday night.

Ahead of the award show, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, nominated artists and more walked the carpet in glamorous looks to celebrate the biggest night in country music.

Due to COVID-19, performers, presenters, nominees and all other members in the production were required to undergo testing, and audience members at the show had to provide proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the show.

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Luke Bryan is hosting the award show from Nashville, Tennessee's Bridgestone Arena, and a long list of stars will take the stage to present and perform during the show.

Check out some of the red carpet arrivals so far -- and check back for more as your favorite artists arrive on the carpet.

Jimmie Allen

Jimmie Allen attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Gabby Barrett

Gabby Barrett attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Mickey Guyton

Mickey Guyton attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Breland

Breland attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Maddie & Tae

Maddie & Tae arrive at the 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Nov. 11, 2021.
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Ashley McBryde

Ashley McBryde attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Tenille Townes

Tenille Townes attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Brittney Spencer

Brittney Spencer attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Maren Morris

Maren Morris attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline

Caroline Boyer and Luke Bryan attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Ingrid Andress

Ingrid Andress attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Lady A's Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley

Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley of Lady A attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10. 2021.
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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Katy Perry

PHOTO: Katy Perry attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena  in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Katy Perry attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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Emma Slater

Emma Slater attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
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