CMT Artists Of The Year 2022: Photos Of Ciara & More At The Event

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Farrah Julin, Sabrina Picou

October 12, 2022 10:49PM EDT

CMT’s annual Artists of the Year ceremony is set to premiere on Oct. 14! Take a look at all the star’s stunning looks on the red carpet.

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CMT Artists of the Year 2022

CMT Artists of the Year 2022 — The 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony will premiere on Oct. 14, and all the stars showed up to the pre-taping of the event in style. Kelsea Ballerini stunned in a glamourous yellow floor-length gown on Oct. 12.

This year, honorees Alan Jackson, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, and Lainey Wilson will perform. Pop icon Ciara teamed up with Walker Hayes for a collaboration that will premiere exclusively at Friday’s event. In addition, Riley Green is set to honor Luke Combs with an exclusive new performance.

CMT also announced Chris Stapleton, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Dan + Shay, Dustin Lynch, Gary LeVox, Kelsea Ballerini, Kelsey Asbille + Shane McAnally as this year’s presenters. All of the musicians gathered at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, for the pre-taping on Oct. 12., however, audiences can tune in to the show on Oct. 14 at 9p/8c. Scroll this gallery to see all of the artist’s amazing looks!

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Ciara

Ciara — “Level Up” singer Ciara shined in a black corset gown at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony on Oct. 12. The star wore her blonde tresses in an elegant updo that also featured bangs with a few pieces that framed her face. In addition, Ciara matched her lace gloves with the same fabric as her gown. So chic!

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Kane and Katelyn Jae Brown

Kane and Katelyn Jae Brown — Singers and married couple Kane and Katelyn Jae Brown also showed up to the event wearing their best. Katelyn wore a sequined sheer ensemble that she paired with a black bandeau and high-waisted panties. Kane paired a brown suit jacket with black jeans and Christian Louboutin dress shoes.

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Camille Parker

Camille Parker — “The Flame” singer Camille Parker rocked a metallic silver mini dress paired with matching silver pumps. The stylish gal styled her rustic red tresses in a cute high ponytail with her bangs framing her face. Camille completed her look with hoop earrings.

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Dan + Shay

Dan + Shay — Pop music duo Dan + Shay look as handsome as ever in suits. Dan Smyers rocked an burnt orange suit with a white t-shirt underneath, while Shay Mooney wore a monochromatic look with a black suit. They are known for their hit song “10,000 Hours.”

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Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce — Carly Pearce looked elegant in a lilac cocktail dress that was heavily sequined. She opted for a pair of hot pink pumps to contrast her adorable dress. Carly’s long locks were styled in loose beach waves which draped down her body.

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Eric and Jessie James Decker

Eric and Jessie James Decker — Country singer Jessie James Decker nuzzles her husband, Eric Decker, on the red carpet. Eric, who played for the Denver Broncos, rocked a black shirt and pants paired with a grey sports coat. His wife shined in a hot pink mini dress that featured cutouts on the side and back. They have been married since 2013.

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Jessie James Decker

Jessie James Decker — Jessie James Decker wore a hot pink mini cocktail dress to the Oct. 12 music event. She paired her ensemble with a pair of on-trend pink platform pumps, black clutch, and diamond jewlery. The bombshell styled her blonde tresses in a ponytail but let her bangs flow alongside her face.

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Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson — “Heart Like A Truck” singer Lainey Wilson opted for a more comfortable look with a pair of blue trousers. She dressed up the pants with a sequined blue long-sleeve top and a velvet cardigan of the same color scheme. Lainey wore her blonde tresses in loose beach waves as well, allowing them to drape down the front of her body.

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Samantha Stephens

Samantha Stephens — Samantha Stephens showed up in a colorful black gown that featured a plethora of flowers. She rocked an adorable pixie cut and accessorized with mint-green earrings that hung around her mid-neck.

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Sacha

Sacha — Sacha came to shine with a monochromatic white ensemble. Her look featured many sequins along the lining of her jacket and cuffs of her jacket. Sacha’s makeup also popped with a bright pink lip and orange eyeshadow.

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Kimberly Kelly

Kimberly Kelly — “Honky Tonk Town” singer Kimberly Kelly hit the red carpet in a rainbow sequined jumpsuit for this year’s Artist of the Year ceremony. She styled her blonde tresses in a fun updo that featured a top-knot and her bangs placed to the side. Kimberly completed the look with a gold clutch and matching gold pumps.

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Laci Kaye Booth

Laci Kaye Booth — Laci Kaye Booth came in hot in a fiery red two-piece gown. The top consisted of a red bustier lined with sequins on the hem, while her skirt featured transparent ruffles. Her stawberry blonde tresses stylishly complimented her bold color scheme of the evening as well.

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