CMT Awards 2021: Photos Of Lady A, Carly Pearce & More At The Show

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June 9, 2021 6:42PM EDT

The 2021 CMT Music Awards are underway! Check out photos of stars arriving on the red carpet and attending the show in Nashville here.

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Lady A

Lady A — The 2021 CMT Music Awards took place on June 9, 2021. Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini teamed up to host the affair, which featured incredible performances, as well as stars receiving awards for their music videos. The show began with a red carpet after not being able to have one in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lady A was one of the first groups to arrive on the carpet, and they looked ready for an amazing night. Hillary Scott was stunning in her colorful dress, while Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood also wore pastel variations with their ensembles. With summer on the horizon, these stars were definitely feeling it!

Other stars in attendance at the 2021 CMT Awards included Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Lindsay Ell, Carly Pearce, and plenty more. Keep scrolling through the gallery to check out photos from the red carpet, as well as what went down during the show.

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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini — Kelsea Ballerini channeled Barbie for her 2021 CMT Awards red carpet look. She wore a gorgeous pink jumpsuit, and styled her hair with major 90s vibes. As host of the show, Kelsea will change her outfits many times, but this definitely kicked it off in the best way!

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Kane Brown & Katelyn Jae

Kane Brown & Katelyn Jae — Kane Brown cozies up to his wife, Katelyn Jae, on the CMT Awards red carpet. The two had a parents’ night out, and Katelyn looked amazing in her little black dress. She was on-hand to support Kane, who was hosting the show for the second year in a row.

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Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce — Carly Pearce is all smiles while wearing a matching shorts and crop top set at the CMT Awards. She posed with her hand on her hip as she rocked the red carpet like a pro.

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Mickey Guyton

Mickey Guyton — Mickey Guyton was radiant in a gorgeous yellow dress at the 2021 CMT Awards. She paired the look with matching yellow pumps and her hair styled in curls with a side part.

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Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight — Gladys Knight was gorgeous in white while attending the 2021 CMT Awards. She attended the show to perform a duet with Mickey Guyton

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Lindsay Ell

Lindsay Ell — Lindsay Ell, unforutnately, had to wear a boot on one leg at the CMT Awards, as she fractured her foot just days before the show. However, she still looked like a star in her silver dress with one sleeve and side cutout!

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Tenille Arts

Tenille Arts — Tenille Arts stunned in a strapless blue dress at the CMT Awards. She attended the show as a first-time performer and looked amazing.

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Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett — Thomas Rhett rocked a casual, tan and brown look while walking the CMT Awards red carpet. Thomas was solo for the night, as his wife, Lauren Akins, was at home while pregnant with the pair’s fourth child — and taking care of their three little ones, of course!

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Little Big Town

Little Big Town — Little Big Town posed for a group photos together on the red carpet at the CMT Awards. The group radiated as they prepared to head into the big show.

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Carly Pearce and Lady A

Carly Pearce and Lady A — Carly Pearce and Lady A opened the CMT Awards with an epic performance, during which they were joined by Lindsay Ell. They sang Lady A’s latest hit “Feel Like A Lady” and absolutely killed it.

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Little Big Town

Little Big Town — Little Big Town took the stage for an acceptance speech after winning at the CMT Awards. The foursome took home Best Duo/Group Video of the Year at the show for their song ‘Wine, Beer Whiskey.”

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Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown

Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown — Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown take the stage for their first time of the night during the CMT Awards. The Video of the Year nominees were hosts of the big event.

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Kane Brown and Chris Young

Kane Brown and Chris Young — Kane Brown and Chris Young accepted the award for Collaborative Video of the Year at the 2021 CMT Awards. They won the honor for their duet “Famous Friends.”

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Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett — Thomas Rhett hit the stage for a solo performance at the 2021 CMT Awards. He sang his latest single, “Country Again,” during the laid back set.

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Chris Stapleton and H.E.R.

Chris Stapleton and H.E.R. — In the most powerful collaboration of the night, Chris Stapleton and H.E.R. took the stage together at the CMT Awards. They absolutely crushed their performance toward the end of the show.

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