Country music stars and celebrity guests hit high notes in designer looks on the red carpet for the 2025 Country Music Associate (CMA) Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday night.
Kelsea Ballerini and Elizabeth Hurley led the charge in red hot attire by Christian Siriano and Alberto Audenino. Looks by Victoria Beckham and Conner Ives also featured. WWD breaks down more celebrity style moments from Wednesday night’s CMA Awards ahead.
Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini at The 59th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kelsea Ballerini got textural in her Christian Siriano look. The “Cowboys Cry Too” singer wore a look from the American designer’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, featuring fabric draping and ruching throughout the strapless look. Ballerini coordinated her Siriano design with a pair of pointed toe red heels.
Grace Van Patten
Grace Van Patten at The 59th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Grace Van Patten also turned to the runway for her CMA Awards look. The actress wore a jumpsuit with a plunging neckline from Conner Ives’ fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection. The sleek look was designed in a dark shade with a shell embellishment at the waist. Van Patten’s look was curated by stylist Ryan Young.
Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley at The 59th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Elizabeth Hurley flew across the pond to join country music’s biggest stars for the CMA Awards, wearing a red hot design by Alberto Audenino. The actress, model and spokeswoman’s look featured a sultry style sensibility, with long sleeves, sharp shoulders and a plunging neckline accentuating a defined waist and thigh-high slit.
Lauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle at The 59th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lauren Daigle chose a look from Victoria Beckham’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection. The minidress was designed with an exaggerated proportional bodice, featuring bold sinuous lines and a crumb-catcher-inspired neckline. She paired the dress with pointed toe heels.
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Caillat at The 59th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Singer Colbie Caillat wore a dress sourced from Nashville’s The Showroom. The black gown was designed with a mermaid silhouette, featuring feathery elements at the sweetheart neckline and tiered feather embellishments at the skirt.
Held at Bridgestone Arena, the 2025 CMA Awards honored country music artists and their contributions throughout the year. While hosting the show, Lainey Wilson walked away with the awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for “Whirlwind,” and Entertainer of the Year.
