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By Good Morning America
Stars are showing off their red carpet fashions at the 55th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday night.
Ahead of the award show, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, nominated artists and more walked the carpet in glamorous looks to celebrate the biggest night in country music.
Due to COVID-19, performers, presenters, nominees and all other members in the production were required to undergo testing, and audience members at the show had to provide proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the show.
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Luke Bryan is hosting the award show from Nashville, Tennessee's Bridgestone Arena, and a long list of stars will take the stage to present and perform during the show.
Check out some of the red carpet arrivals so far -- and check back for more as your favorite artists arrive on the carpet.
Jimmie Allen
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Jimmie Allen attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Gabby Barrett
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Gabby Barrett attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Carly Pearce
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Carly Pearce attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Miranda Lambert
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Miranda Lambert attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Mickey Guyton
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Mickey Guyton attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Breland
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Breland attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Maddie & Tae
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Maddie & Tae arrive at the 55th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Nov. 11, 2021.
Ashley McBryde
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Ashley McBryde attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Tenille Townes
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Tenille Townes attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Brittney Spencer
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Brittney Spencer attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Kelsea Ballerini
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Kelsea Ballerini attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Maren Morris
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Maren Morris attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline
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Caroline Boyer and Luke Bryan attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Ingrid Andress
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Ingrid Andress attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Lady A's Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley
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Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley of Lady A attend the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10. 2021.
Nicole Kidman
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Nicole Kidman attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Katy Perry
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Katy Perry attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Susan Sarandon
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Susan Sarandon attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Emma Slater
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Emma Slater attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2021.
Read more about what the expect at the 2021 CMA Awards here.
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