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2018 CMA Awards: The 10 best looks from country music's biggest night

All the looks from the CMA 2018 red carpet were good - but these ten attendees take the cake for the best dressed of the evening. Trend tip - stock up on some mermaid cuts.

BY PRIYAM CHHETRI

UPDATED JUN 2, 2021

Carrie Underwood stuns in a floor-length nude gown with a baby bump

Doesn't Carrie Underwood look radiant in this blush mermaid gown? Carrie's long-sleeve, floor-length nude gown with floral embroidery did garner its fair share of attention. Her baby bump just seems to take this outfit to the next level - absolutely gorgeous! (Getty Images)

Kelsea Ballerini taught us how to wear fuchsia pink

There's so much to love about Kelsea Ballerini's dress - the sweetheart neckline jazzed up with futuristic shoulders, the fishtail peeking out perfectly and the fuchsia pink! She kept the rest of her look simple reminding us once again - less is more. (Getty Images)

Jennifer Nettles gave off sea queen vibes in this blush number

Jen giving us major Greek goddess slash sexy jelly-fish-queen vibes? Hell, yes! Jennifer's dress strikes the perfect balance between sheer, glitter and feather - a hard combo to get right. (Getty Images)

Alicia Witt knows that red is a great way to go for any occasion

Red, check. Plunging neckline, check. Sleek hair and minimal makeup, check. Alicia's black nails and brown hair balance this look out keeping the beautiful red dress as the focus of the look. (Getty Images)

Scotty McCreery is one of the few men who can pull off glitter

Glitter can go downhill super fast if not worn right. Thankfully, Scotty knows that a little bling is more than enough. Perfectly paired with an all black ensemble, the jacket makes Scotty look fierce, fun and super fashionable! (Getty Images)

Martina McBride was all about old Hollywood glamour

Martina McBride went with the classics for the CMAs red carpet this year. The off-shoulder dress and the danglers upped the oomph factor and paired with a tulle skirt it looked gorgeous. Her low bun really brought out her eyes. Black gown done right! (Getty Images)

Tyler and Hayley Hubbard had a very special pop of color to their metallic ensembles

What do we love more than a stylish celebrity? A stylish celebrity family! The Hubbards looked fashion forward, twinning in metal and black. Baby Hubbard was their pop of color, we guess. So poetic! (Getty Images)

Kimberly Williams-Paisley stunned in an all white ensemble

Kimberley was a vision in white - a low side bun, a tiny train and that beautifully cut neckline on the dress combined with a rusty lip and diamonds in perfect quantities, this ensemble could make angels jealous. (Getty Images)

Kacey Musgraves was the best dressed for the evening, without a doubt

Bold and hot as hell. Kacey's black pant suit number, tailored to perfection, paired with a flaming red lip was easily the best look of the night. (Getty Images)

Kelly Pickler reminded us why gold is such a great color

Gold all over is not an easy look to pull off, especially something this dramatic. Kelly gave us major Madonna vibes with her classic curls and red lip and the fit and flared one shoulder mermaid gown just accentuates that figure. (Getty Images)