By Megan Riedlinger
8:10am PST, Nov 12, 2018
It's almost time for the CMA Awards! The trophies will be handed out to country music's best singers and musicians on Nov. 14, 2018, and in honor of the big night, we're taking a look at the nominees' best recent style moments! First up, Kelsea Ballerini! The country crooner has been hitting it out of the park with her style choices lately. Case in point: this incredible Nicolas Jebran minidress that she rocked at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 9. The yellow and black long-sleeved design featured an asymmetrical belt detail that added a fun splash of zebra print to the mix, and she paired it perfectly with those black strappy heels. Keep reading to see more CMA Award nominees' best recent style moments…
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Thomas Rhett looked pretty sharp on the American Music Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Oct. 9. The country cutie donned this dark teal blue suit with a black dress shirt and tie and finished things off with a pair of impossibly cool Gucci loafers (complete with a snake motif!).
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Spot-on! While performing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Oct. 2, Kacey Musgraves donned this archival Versace piece adorned with butterflies! The country singer-songwriter has a song called "Butterflies," so this dress from 1995 was a perfect selection.
Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line always take fashion risks on the red carpet. They posed in the press room at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 9 in these funky looks, with Brian opting for multicolored coordinates with boots and Tyler going a little more casual with a checkerboard-style sweater, jeans and sneakers.
Bebe Rexha went with a classic, glam color combo — silver and black — at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 9. The singer's song "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line is nominated for single of the year and musical event of the year at the CMA Awards.
Kelsea Ballerini sported a sweet little minidress to Mickey's 90th Spectacular in Los Angeles on Oct. 6. The dress featured a fun off-the-shoulder neckline, a ruffled skirt and red, green and silver designs — which paired perfectly with those silver pointy-toe pumps.
Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town sported this stylish little black dress at the CMT Artists of the Year celebration in Nashville on Oct. 17. She paired the simple fashion choice with a quintessentially country fashion staple — boots (of the sparkly golden variety)!
Jennifer Nettles rocked the most fashionable print of the season — plaid! — while attending the opening night of the Broadway play "Lifespan of a Fact" in New York City on Oct. 18. The country crooner donned this Alice + Olivia yellow and black checkered dress, which featured three-quarter sleeves and plenty of feminine ruffles, and added some yellow boots to make things even more stylish.
Maren Morris donned a pale pink and velvet number at the CMT Artists of the Year event on Oct. 17. The Raisa & Vanessa minidress featured a funky asymmetrical neckline and sleeves embellished with feathers. Maren finished things off with incredible pink velvet platform heels.
At the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, Taylor Swift wore a suit of armor! This Balmain look featured all-over shine and even came with matching thigh-high boots with a black pointed-toe detail.
Keith Urban brought back the skinny tie at the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills on Nov. 4. He paired the throwback selection with a sleek black suit and dress shoes for the occasion.
We love how Maddie & Tae's outfits always complement each other! Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye attended the CMT Artists of the Year event in Nashville on Oct. 17 in these ensembles — Maddie in a white jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and silver studded detailing and Tae with a pop of color in a hot purple minidress.
Kelsea Ballerini kept her fashionable streak going at the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Nov. 8. She donned this darling little velvet minidress with short sleeves and some super-high black platform heels.
How pretty was Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum's CMT Artists of the Year event ensemble in Nashville on Oct. 17? The singer sported this beautiful pink and red printed frock by Ashish that featured billowy long sleeves and a pleated skirt.
Fifty shades of pink! Bebe Rexha attended Variety's Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Oct. 12 in this rich pink Givenchy suit. When it came time to accessorize, she opted for some neon pink dangly earrings and hot pink strappy heels while adding another pop of pink with a fuschia ring!
Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line kept it cool at the grand opening of their creative compound in Nashville on Oct. 30. Brian rocked a tan and black bomber jacket over a white T-shirt, ripped jeans and boots while Tyler opted for all black with a plaid jacket.
Carrie Underwood went for glamorous drama at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 9. The country superstar sported this black floor-length gown that featured cut-outs at the shoulders and a thigh-high slit. It also sparkled with gold detailing, but her best accessory was definitely her burgeoning baby bump!
Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman attended the CMT Artists of the Year celebration on Oct. 17 in this silver confection. The halter dress featured pleats and a black belt at the waist.
Jennifer Nettles attended the "American Son" Broadway play opening night in New York City on Nov. 4 in this beautiful dark red halter-style gown. The dress featured floral embellishments and a pretty tiered skirt. She paired it with a T-strap heel in a similar hue.
Kelsea Ballerini went elegant and old school in this Monique Lhuillier gown at the CMT Artists of the Year event in Nashville on Oct. 17. The white high-neck design featured embellishments along the collar, sheer long sleeves and a dramatic black bow at the waist.
