CMA Awards 2022: Jessica Chastain, Carrie Underwood and more take the red carpet
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Stars showed up in their best looks at the 56th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday night.
Nominated artists and more walked the event's red carpet in elegant and creative ensembles to celebrate the biggest night in country music.
Luke Bryan is hosting the award show for the second time with Peyton Manning, who will take the CMA stage as host for the first time.
The show kicks off live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Check out some of the red carpet looks below and check back here for more as your favorite artists continue to arrive on the carpet.
Jessica Chastain
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Carrie Underwood
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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning
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Lainey Wilson
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Miranda Lambert
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Reba McEntire
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Wynonna Judd
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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins
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Ashley McBryde
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Breland
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Katy Perry
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Carly Pearce
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Elle King
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Maddie and Tae
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Caitlyn Smith
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Danielle Bradbery
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Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi
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The Brothers Osborne
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Megan Moroney
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O.N.E. The Duo's Tekitha and Prana Supreme
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Madeline Edwards
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Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker
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Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean
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Kelsea Ballerini
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Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady A
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