Country music’s biggest night, the 2024 CMA Awards, kicked off on Wednesday at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Miranda Lambert, 41, commanded the star-studded red carpet in a timeless, floor-length black gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves, which she paired with a number of silver turquoise accents. 

Kacey Musgraves, 36, was a vision of country glam in a form-fitting denim dress that was adorned with countless crystals and feather sleeves. 

Lainey Wilson, 32, rocked a cool look featuring a bedazzled black blazer, sheer pants, a wide-brim hat, and a bolo tie.

The awards show will be hosted by Lainey, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, and air live on ABC, before streaming the next day on Hulu. 

Country music legend George Straight will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Performers of the night will include Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, and Shaboozey. 

Kelsea Ballerini, 31, made a dazzling appearance in a magnificent silver sequin gown. 

She was joined by boyfriend Chase Stokes, 32, who sported a black suit and white button up shirt. The singer and the Outer Banks actor shared a sweet moment on the red carpet as they leaned into each other and laughed. 

Megan Moroney, 27, was the belle of the ball, sashaying down the red carpet in an electric blue mermaid gown.

The Tennessee Orange hitmaker’s long platinum blonde strands were styled in glamorous locks for the evening.

Megan is competing for Female Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year award. 

Dasha, 24, had all eyes on her in an iridescent lavender gown with cut-outs in the front.

The Austin hitmaker accessorized with strappy silver heels and sparkling silver jewelry. Her hair was styled in bohemian waves.

Colbie Caillat, 39, was among the early arrivals and wowed in a black and silver asymmetrical gown with a sizzling thigh-high slit.

The beauty accessorized the ensemble with pointed-toe black heels and wore her blonde hair in cascading waves.

Ella Langley, 25, opted for a high-collar gothic black lace gown with black boots. 

MacKenzie Porter, 34, shimmered in a metallic golden gown, her blonde hair styled in sleek, wet waves. 

Alana Springsteen rocked a form-fitting black sequin gown with a saucy thigh split and matching black heels.

Canadian singer-songwriter Meghan Patrick channeled Western glam in a brown leather mini dress paired with a suede fringe coat and matching fringe boots. Rounding out her cowgirl look was a brown cowboy hat and a number of turquoise jewels pieces.

She was joined by husband Mitchell Tenpenny, 35, who sported a dark green suit as well as a bolo tie and a cowboy hat. 

Next Girl hitmaker Carly Pearce, 34, opted for a simple but chic white halter neck dress.

Ashley McBryde, 41, put on a busty display in a plunging violet caped gown. 

Big Lebowski star Jeff Bridges, 74, looked cool as ever in an all-black look and a Western silver belt. 

Country superstar Chris Stapleton, 46, was joined by stunning wife Morgan Stapleton, 41. 

Chris rocked his signature look which included a black suit with a stylishly distressed brown cowboy hat. Meanwhile Morgan wowed in a black mini dress with a long train. 

Katharine McPhee, 40, looked business chic in a black suit and black cowboy boots. 

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul, 30, shimmered in a sequin golden gown. 

Luke Bryan was joined by his wife Caroline, who stunned in a sparkling blue gown. Meanwhile Luke rocked a shimmering black suit. 

Actor Daniel Sunjata, 52, showed off his distinctive style in a fuzzy blue and white coat while Caleb Pressley, 32, rocked a Western inspired look which included a turquoise bolo tie.

Tucker Wetmore, 25, cut a handsome figure in an olive green velvet suit and a black cowboy hat.

Shaboozey, 29, showed off his trendy style in a unique mint green suit, while Keith Urban, 57, sported a laid-back look, wearing a sherpa collar jacket with a black t-shirt and jeans.

Angelina Jolie’s ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton, 69, made a fashion statement in a unique black hat paired with a layer of silver necklaces. 

Brad Tursi, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Geoff Sprung of Old Dominion looked dapper in suits for the night. 

Morgan Wallen is this year’s most-nominated artist at the upcoming 2024 CMA Awards.

The musician, 31, has scored an impressive seven nominations at the Country Music Association Awards.

For a third year in a row, Wallen is up for both the top prize – entertainer of the year – and the male vocalist categories.

Following in second place are Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton, who both nabbed five nominations.

Lainey Wilson and Post Malone are also both up for four nominations. Malone’s nominations all come from his collaboration with Wallen, I Had Some Help.

I Had Some Help has been nominated for for single, song, musical event and music video of the year.

Louis Bell, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Jelly Roll, and Kacey Musgraves are all up for three awards.

Beyonce, who released her full-length country album Country Carter this year, notably did not receive any nominations.

Earlier this year, the album hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, making her the first Black woman to top the chart since its 1964 inception.

Host Luke Bryan recently hit back at backlash over his ‘negative’ comments on Beyonce’s country album being snubbed at the CMA Awards.

The musician ruffled feathers when he revealed he wanted Beyonce to ‘get in the family’ of country music after she failed to receive a single nomination at the awards – during an appearance on Andy Cohen Live on SiriusXM.

Bryan spoke out about Beyonce’s foray into country days before news broke that she has submitted her album Cowboy Carter to the Grammy Awards in the country category.

Later Bryan took to X to clarify his remarks, saying he ‘wants everyone to win’ and ‘loves’ Beyonce.

Beyonce also went winless amid 12 nominations at the recent People’s Choice Country Awards.

Beyoncé’s history with the CMAs prior to the nominations being announced to controversy earlier this month included a 2016 collaboration with The Chicks of the track Daddy Lessons, which garnered a number of racist reactions online.

Beyoncé on March 19 said in an Instagram post that that her country album ‘was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t.’

She added, ‘But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive.

‘It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.’

Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles told TMZ on September 9 that the CMAs snubbing of his daughter’s record, released March 29, ‘speaks for itself.’