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CMT Music Awards 2023: Carrie Underwood, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion and more red carpet looks

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ByGMA Team
Video byChris Cirillo
April 03, 2023, 5:17 PM

Some of today's biggest stars showed up in their best looks for the 2023 CMT Music Awards Sunday night.

On the green carpet, celebrities wore everything from glitzy ensembles to high-fashion designer looks that were hard to ignore.

Carrie Underwood made jaws drop in a dazzling two-piece matching set while Gwen Stefani rocked a unique suit, tie and sequined miniskirt look.

In you missed it, we've gathered several of the most notable looks from one of the biggest nights in country music.

Keep scrolling to check them all out.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center, April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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The "Hate My Heart" singer dazzled in a two-piece metallic short set by Dolce & Gabbana. She finished the look with a matching clutch, pumps, sparkling drop earrings and a voluminous pulled-back low ponytail.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center, April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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The power couple turned heads Sunday night, with Stefani wearing an ensemble pulled straight from Valentino's Spring/Summer 2023 couture collection. Her look included a black suit jacket, white shirt, black tie, gold sequin miniskirt, fishnet stockings and furry knee-high boots. Stefani completed the look with her signature red lipstick and a topknot hairstyle.

Shelton, meanwhile, wore a black suit jacket and vest combo with a gray shirt, black tie, jeans and brown boots.

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center, April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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The "Savage" rapper wore a stunning blue and white custom Defïence dress that featured long sleeves and a cutout at the hip. She finished the look with oversized white hoop earrings and gorgeous naturally textured curls.

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Shania Twain attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center, April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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The Canadian country music star wore a red and black Prabal Gurung mesh turtleneck dress that included side cutouts and a thigh-high slit, finishing the ensemble with a pair of chunky black platform heels. The look paired perfectly with her red hair and diamond jewelry.

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Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center, April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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Ballerini turned heads on the carpet Sunday night in a corset dress designed by Dolce & Gabbana. She finished the look with David Yurman and Melinda Maria jewels, as well as a pair of stylish Jimmy Choo shoes.

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