What 2024 Nominees Wore to Their First CMT Awards: Kelsea Ballerini’s Flowing Costarellos Dress, Kacey Musgraves’ Sparkling Gomez-Gracia Minidress and More

The CMT Music Awards annually honors the biggest stars in country music, featuring performances from fan-favorite artists and tributes to industry legends.

Many of the stars set to arrive at this year’s show have attended the event in the past, donning eye-catching looks and colorful ensembles on the show’s red carpet. From Kacey Musgraves in a sequined-adorned Gomez-Gracia minidress in 2013 to Kelsea Ballerini in a floor-length blue Costarellos dress in 2015, this year’s nominees have a robust history of high-fashion moments.

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Ahead, WWD is breaking down some of the 2024 nominee’s first CMT Music Awards red carpet looks.

Kacey Musgraves, 2013 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Style

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 05:  Singer Kacey Musgraves attends the 2013 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Kacey Musgraves at the 2013 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5 in Nashville.

Kacey Musgraves, nominated this year for “Female Video of the Year” and “Video of the Year” awards, attended her first CMT Music Awards in 2013. For the occasion, the star wore a Gomez-Gracia sequined minidress accessorized with Kara Ackerman jewelry, nude sandals and a matching clutch, both by Jimmy Choo.

Kelsea Ballerini, 2015 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Style

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10:  Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2015 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Kelsea Ballerini at the 2015 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 10, 2015 in Nashville.

Kelsea Ballerini, who’s nominated this year for “Female Video of the Year,” “Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Yearawards, first walked the CMT Music Awards red carpet in 2015. Ballerini arrived in a floor-length blue Costarellos dress, yellow Nicole Miller shoes and an AMI Clubwear clutch bag.

Morgan Wallen, 2017 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Style

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 07: Musical artist Morgan Wallen attends the 2017 CMT Music Awards at the Music City Center on June 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For CMT)
Morgan Wallen at the 2017 CMT Music Awards at the Music City Center on June 7, 2017 in Nashville.

Morgan Wallen, nominated this year for a “Male Video of the Year” award, walked his first CMT Music Awards red carpet in 2017. For the event, Wallen sported an all-white suit styled with a navy blue handkerchief and brown loafers.

Lainey Wilson, 2019 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Style

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 05: Lainey Wilson attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Lainey Wilson at the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5 in Nashville.

Lainey Wilson, who’s nominated this year for “Female Video of the Year,” “Collaborative Video of the Year” and “Video of the Year” awards, attended her first CMT Music Awards in 2019. The “Watermelon Moonshine” singer donned a two-piece snakeskin set styled with platform sandals and a plethora of tonal accessories.

Jelly Roll, 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Style

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Jelly Roll attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Renee Dominguez/FilmMagic)
Jelly Roll at the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 2, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Jelly Roll, who is nominated this year for “Male Video of the Year,” “Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year” awards, arrived at his first CMT Music Awards in 2023. For the occasion, Jelly Roll wore a red and black varsity jacket styled with a pair of Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Chicago” sneakers in the same red, black and white colorway.

Ashley McBryde, 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Style

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Ashley McBryde attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Hubert Vestil/WireImage)
Ashley McBryde attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 2 in Austin, Texas.

Ashley McBryde, nominated this year for both a “Female Video of the Year” and “Video of the Year” award, attended her first CMT Music Awards in 2023. On the red carpet, McBryde donned a bright white jumpsuit which featured a strapless neckline and was paired with matching white pointed-toe boots.

A Look Back at CMT Music Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 14:  Singer and Co-Host Miley  Cyrus attends the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Events Center at Belmont University on April 14, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)  *** Local Caption ***
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 14: Singer and Co-Host Miley Cyrus attends the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Events Center at Belmont University on April 14, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) *** Local Caption ***
Singer Miley Cyrus attends the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Events Center at Belmont University on April 14, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Singer Miley Cyrus attends the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Events Center at Belmont University on April 14, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16:  Singer Taylor Swift attends the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Singer Taylor Swift attends the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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Hardy

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 02: HARDY attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Hardy attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 2, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Hardy, who’s nominated this year for “Male Video of the Year” and “Video of the Year” awards, walked his first CMT Music Awards red carpet in 2023. For the show, the star wore a black velvet Western-inspired button-up shirt paired with black skinny jeans and pointed-toe boots.

The CMT Music Awards began in 1967 and is a fan-voted awards show. The 2024 ceremony will air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Trisha Yearwood is set to receive this year’s June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award. Kelsea Ballerini will host the evening’s proceedings, featuring performances by Brittney Spencer, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney and more.

See the gallery below for a look at the best dressed stars of all time at the CMT Music Awards.

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Launch Gallery: A Look Back at CMT Music Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars

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