Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson heat up CMT Music Awards 2023 red carpet

HARDY, Carly Pearce, Kane Brown and Megan Thee Stallion set to present at annual ceremony celebrating country music videos

Country music stars focused on fashion while walking the red carpet ahead of the 2023 CMT Music Awards Sunday in Austin, Texas.

Kelsea Ballerini wore Dolce & Gabbana to make her red carpet debut with boyfriend Chase Stokes before hosting the show.

Shania Twain dared to bare her abs in a sexy cut-out gown with a ravishing red wig.

Carrie Underwood showed off her toned legs by wearing a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble, complete with a pair of sparkling shorts to match a glittering coat buttoned up to her neck.

"Yellowstone" star Lainey Wilson rocked a colorful jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and metallic studded belt for the big night where she's nominated for four awards.

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Lainey Wilson, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and Kelsea Ballerina sizzle on red carpet at CMT Music Awards. (Getty Images)

Kelsea Ballerini walked the red carpet at the 2023 CMT Awards, which she is co-hosting with Kane Brown. (Getty Images)

Carrie Underwood dazzled wearing a sparkling coat with shorts on the CMT Music Awards red carpet. (Getty Images)

Lainey Wilson flashes a peace sign before walking the red carpet at CMT Music Awards. (Getty Images)

Megan Thee Stallion showed up for her home state of Texas wearing a gorgeous navy blue, custom Defaïence gown with cutouts along her hips. 

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Twain later changed into a purple ensemble, complete with a crop top, bikini and shorts to accept the CMT Equal Play Award from Megan Thee Stallion. The award is given to artists who use their platform to advocate for change in the industry and elevate the voices of those who are underrepresented in country music. 

Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani were attached at the hip as they walked the red carpet together. Stefani sported a pair of glittering gold Valentino Couture hot pants with a blazer and tie, while Shelton showed off his country style in jeans and a sports jacket.

Shania Twain made a statement wearing a red dress with a thigh-grazing slit. (Getty Images)

Megan Thee Stallion rocked a bright blue dress for the CMT Music Awards. (Getty Images)

Shania Twain changed into a sparkling purple number to accept the CMT Equal Play Award. (Getty Images)

Carly Pearce wore a black dress with cutouts and an ornate jeweled neckline. (Getty Images)

Wynonna Judd sported a black suit with green lapels at the ceremony. (Getty Images)

Carly Pearce rocked a black dress with a sparkling rhinestone collar before performing with Gwen Stefani.

Country music legend Wynonna Judd added a touch of bling with green and white jewels on the lapels of her velour suit. 

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Newlyweds Lily Rose and Daira Eamon walked the red carpet at the 2023 CMT Awards, and showed off their wedding rings just days after saying "I do."

Underwood, Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown, and HARDY featuring Wilson were the top three finalists battling for the coveted, fan-voted category "Video of the Year."

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini walk their first red carpet together at the CMT Music Awards. (Photo by Emma McIntyre)

Kane Brown and wife Katelyn will perform together for the first time on TV. (Getty Images)

Newlyweds Lily Rose and Daira Eamon walked the red carpet at the 2023 CMT Awards, and showed off their wedding rings. (Jason Kempin)

Jon Pardi and wife Summer matched wearing all-black. The happy couple recently became first-time parents. (Getty Images)

Jon Pardi and wife Summer enjoyed a night out nearly two months after welcoming their daughter Presley into the world. 

Ashley McBryde rocked a white, strapless pantsuit before her performance with Wynonna. 

Twain, Stefani and Carly Pearce are just a few of the artists set to perform at the awards show.

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Alanis Morissette, Wilson, Ingrid Andress, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade will join forces to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CMT "Next Women of Country."

Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani wore coordinated outfits at the CMT Music Awards. (Getty Images)

Ashley McBryde sported a strapless white jumpsuit for the ceremony in Texas. (Getty Images)

LeAnn Rimes sported a glittering gown before performing in the Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute. (Getty Images)

Darius Rucker and The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson walked the red carpet ahead of their CMT Music Awards performance. (Getty Images)

HARDY sported a black long-sleeved shirt and slacks at the CMT Music Awards. (Getty Images)

The highly-anticipated Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute will feature Slash, Billy Gibbons, Chuck Leavell, Cody Johnson, Paul Rodgers and Warren Haynes, with LeAnn Rimes and Wynonna Judd serving as honorary "Honkettes."

Along with hosting the show, Brown is performing on the CMT Music Awards stage this year alongside his wife Katelyn to sing their record-breaking duet "Thank God" for the first time on television.

Darius Rucker is set to perform with The Black Crowes to sing one of the band's hit songs "She Talks to Angels."