The ladies of country music came out country strong at the 2016 CMT Awards. From the evening's host Erin Andrews to the winner of Female Video of the Year, Carrie Underwood, the nominees and attendees of the award show dazzled on the carpet wearing bold printed gowns, while showing off some serious skin. Click through for a look at the evening's red carpet fashion.
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Before taking home the awards for Female Video and Performance of the Year, Carrie Underwood stunned on the carpet wearing a floral printed, ethereal gown by Mikael D that featured a thigh-high slit.
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Nicole Kidman dazzled in a black fringed Michael Kors Collection mini, which she paired with a matching neck scarf.
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Nominee Kelsea Ballerini donned a semi-sheer gown with a full skirt by Georges Hobeika.
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Kimberly Schlapman looked pretty in pink wearing a beaded dress by Lorena Sarbu.
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Kellie Pickler turned heads in a red lace bodice gown featuring a high-low skirt by Lorena Sarbu.
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Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello worked the carpet in matching white and ivory ensembles.
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Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild looked sophisticated in a long-sleeve printed gown with a black belted waist.
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Martina McBride brought a little rock and roll to the country carpet wearing a sleeveless mini leather dress by Jovani.
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The award show's co-host, Erin Andrews, sparkled wearing a silver gown that featured a sheer skirt and high slit.
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Sadie Robertson kept it cute donning a strapless polka dot mini dress.
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Jessie James Decker was anything but blue in a sheer-skirted, floral lace midi dress.
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Charles Kelley's wife, Cassie McConnell Kelley, made a floral statement wearing vibrant, pink, orange and black colored gown.
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Cam channeled her inner flapper wearing a white fringe dress by Leah De Gloria.
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Leona Lewis was the lady in red wearing open-shoulder gown that featured ruffles on the sleeves.
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Britney Spears' younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, stepped out to the award show wearing a glittering green romper.
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Cassadee Pope stepped out for the country show donning a Japanese printed gown by Theia.
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Lauren Alaina showed off her figure in a body-hugging, off-the-shoulder fuchsia gown.
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Danielle Bradbery showed off her toned physique in a white three quarter sleeve crop top and matching wide-leg trousers.
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Maren Morris looked chic in spaghetti strap dress by Zimmerman that featured an asymmetrical hem line.
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