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2022 CMT Music Awards: Ranking the Red Carpet

The CMT Music Awards may be fan-voted, but we vote for the winners and losers of style on the red carpet. Check out how the stars of country looked tonight…

2022 CMT Music Awards Winner's List - Updated in Real-Time
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The CMT Music Awards may be fan-voted, but we vote for the winners and losers of style on the red carpet. Check out how the stars of country looked tonight in Nashville, Tennessee.

42. Restless Road

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The members of Restless Road kept it casual and cool and chose not to wearing matching looks on the red carpet.


41. Gabby Barrett

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Gabby Barrett went back to the 2010's with her leather leggings, thick black belt and strange train.


40. Meghan Linsey

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The all velvet sweatsuit and gold bralette seem a bit tacky for the red carpet event.


39. Elvie Shane and Mandi Payton

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Elvie Shane wore shades of maroon while Mandi Payton opted for an all-denim look.


38. Nelly

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Nelly wore a studded leather vest, statement piece ice and grey shredded jeans at the red carpet.


37. Rachel Smith

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Rachel Smith wore a sweet floral mini dress with a high ponytail.


36. Mickey Guyton

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Mickey Guyton kept it classy with a pale, off-white gown with matching white accessories.


35. Jason Aldean, Leslie Fram and Brittany Aldean

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Brittany Aldean leaves little to the imagination in her skintight zebra-print catsuit.


34. Riley Green and Thomas Rhett

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The singers both wore kinda dull white shirts, but we're loving Thomas Rhett's soft mint blazer.


33. Dustin Lynch

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Dustin Lynch kept it country-casual with faded jeans, a light green corduroy jacket, cowboy boots and hat.


32. Anthony Mackie

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Anthony Mackie is looking blue at the CMTs with his blue-striped suit and light blue shirt.


31. Lainey Wilson

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Lainey Wilson wore a beautiful lace black gown with a high thigh slit.


30. Carly Pearce

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Carly Pearce wore a glamorous, glimmering green gown.


29. Jillian Cardarelli

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The ruffling of this turquoise wrap gown is perfect for spring!


28. Dennis Quaid and Laura Savoie

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Dennis Quaid looking so stylish and edgy at 68! We're loving the actor in leather.


27. Danielle Bradbery

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We are loving the simplicity of Danielle's two-piece outfit with a red tube top and cream maxi skirt.


26. Jessie James Decker

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Jessie James Decker showed off her rockin' body in this tan bodycon dress.


25. Tenille Arts

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Tenille Arts is wearing all the colors of spring in this fun layered dress.


24. ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Gilligan Stillwater

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ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons is as cool as ever with his embroidered pants.


23. Kane Brown

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Kane Brown wore a rich, deep purple suit with a satin brown shirt peeking through.


22. Miranda Lambert

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Miranda Lambert wore a sexy, sparkling blue dress for the event with satin pink accessories.


21. Cody Alan

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Cody Alan's bleached blazer is a mesmerizing addition to his outfit!


20. Julia Cole

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Julia Cole rocked a bohemian look on the red carpet, with her tussled blonde waves.


19. Sophia Scott

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The color of the season, pink, made a big splash at the CMTs. We're loving the flare of her pants!


18. Maddie Font

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Maddie Font of Maddie & Tae evoked her inner disco queen in this silver sequined dress.


17. Little Big Town

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Kimberly Schlapman stands out from the rest of her bandmates in her floral dress and rockstar curls.


16. Parmalee

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Orange was the color scheme the members of Parmalee all perfectly executed to match at the CMTs.


15. Priscilla Block

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Grinch, but make it fashion. Priscilla Block's sequined suit pulls off this yellow-green color.


14. Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood sharpened her claws for the CMT Music Awards in this sparkling leopard mini dress.


13. Lily Aldridge

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Lily Aldridge wore a mod sparkling silver dress with her amazing legs at full display.


12. Black Pumas

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We are OBSESSED with Eric Burton's yellow-tasseled button down.


11. Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd

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Maren Morris looks glamorous as always, rocking a glittery crop top and cascading skirt, while Ryan Hurd wore a dusty pink suit.


10. Alecia Davis

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Alecia Davis matched her fiery red locks with a fiery red suit with some flare!


9. Reyna Roberts

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Reyna Roberts slayed in her jewel-encrusted catsuit at the CMTs.


8. The Judds

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The Judds brought all the gltiz and glam to the CMTs from their luscious heads to their toes.


7. Brittney Spencer

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Brittney Spencer brought all the glam with this glittering gown!


6. Callista Clark

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Callista Clark brought the '70s vibes with a modern twist with the cutouts in her jumpsuit and cape.


5. LeAnn Rimes

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LeAnn Rimes is a vision of beauty in this sheer cutout gown.


4. Monica

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Monica looks so edgy in her leather cutout gown, cropped zip jacket and shades.


3. Gayle King

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Presenter Gayle King looks fabulous in her sparkling pink jumper paired with a mesh cover-up.


2. MacKenzie Porter

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MacKenzie Porter looks like princess royalty but with edge thanks to her surprising soft grey corset and sheer gloves to match.


1. Jenna Paulette

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Jenna Paulette wore a decadent shade of chocolate brown with this elegant silk gown with a fun western blazer to match!