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CMA Awards 2022: Jessica Chastain, Carrie Underwood and more take the red carpet

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ByAngeline Jane Bernabe

Video byBrittany Berkowitz and Will Linendoll

November 10, 2022, 12:50 AM

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.

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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.

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Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning

Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Ashley McBryde

Ashley McBryde attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Breland

Breland attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Katy Perry

Katy Perry attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Elle King

Elle King attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Maddie and Tae

Maddie Font and Tae Kerr of Maddie & Tae attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Caitlyn Smith

Caitlyn Smith attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Danielle Bradbery

Danielle Bradbery attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi

Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Brothers Osborne

T.J. Osborne and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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O.N.E. The Duo's Tekitha and Prana Supreme

Tekitha Supreme and Prana Supreme of O.N.E The Duo attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Madeline Edwards

Madeline Edwards attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker

Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean

Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady A

Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady A attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
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