Carrie Underwood is an expert when it comes to hosting the annual Country Music Association Awards. Last week, for the 12th consecutive year, she again hosted the ceremony held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Carrie has been co-hosting the event with Brad Paisley since 2008. However, this year, she co-hosted alongside two of country music’s iconic superstars, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire.
Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire co-host the 53rd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on November 13, 2019
The 36-year-old singer has not just mastered hosting the awards show, she has also become skilled in going through a series of quick costume changes.
This year, Carrie showcased no less than nine different high fashion looks during the award broadcast. From her gowns to her hair and makeup to jewelry and down to her shoes, every detail of each look was well thought out. Kudos to her glam team for making each one look amazing.
Check out some of her outfits below.
1. Carrie Underwood in Elie Madi Sheer Embellished Dress
Carrie’s very own fashion marathon started when she hit the red carpet in a sheer gold embellished gown by Lebanese fashion designer Elie Madi. The long-sleeved column dress has a high neck, a mini nude slip for coverage, and a cape detail with a long train.
Carrie Underwood walks the red carpet in Elie Madi dress
Her side-swept blonde tresses fell beautifully against her shoulder in soft waves, while her earth-toned makeup accentuated her beautiful features. She wore nude lipstick, mascara, and bronzed eye-makeup.
Carrie Underwood wears her blonde hair in side-swept waves and sports nude lipstick with smoky eye-makeup
Carrie accessorized with statement rings by Loree Rodkin and Maxior Joias and earrings by Jared Lehr. She finished off her first look with a pair of Jimmy Choo sandals.
Carrie Underwood pairs her embellished dress with bronze metallic Jimmy Choo sandals
Jimmy Choo ‘Misty’ Sandals, $510 at Saks Fifth Avenue
2. Carrie Underwood in Nicole and Felicia Tinsel Fringe Mini
As soon as she got inside the arena, Carrie changed into a more festive look. She wore a glitzy mini fringe dress from Nicole and Felicia Couture. The tinsel gold number features long sleeves, a thigh-grazing hem, and a cleavage-baring deep v-neckline.
Carrie Underwood switches into a Nicole and Felicia tinsel fringed mini inside the Bridgestone Arena
She wore her soft waves down over her shoulders with an off-center parting and accessorized with Harry Kotlar earrings.
Carrie Underwood puts her legs on display as she co-hosts the 2019 CMA Awards
For her feet, she opted for the Jimmy Choo ‘Lang’ sandals in mirror metallic silver leather.
Carrie Underwood shows off her feet in Jimmy Choo heels
Jimmy Choo ‘Lang’ Sandals, $628 – $850 at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus
3. Carrie Underwood in The Blonds Crystal-Embellished Green Halter Dress
Carrie later decided on a sexier look as she put on a leggy display in a green halter dress by The Blonds. The sparkly frock has crystal embellishments and features a zipped slit that goes all the way up to her thigh, a waist-cinching belt detail, and a deep neckline.
Carrie Underwood flaunts her toned leg in The Blonds green halter dress
She pulled her hair back into a neat ponytail, which allowed her to showcase her Aetee Designs Iggy Azalea-inspired earrings. The American singer-songwriter, who met her husband after one of her concerts, also wore the ‘Warrior Princess’ hand harness from the same jewelry designer.
Carrie Underwood pulls her hair back into a ponytail and wears Aetee Designs jewelry
She completed the look by displaying her toes in Giuseppe Zanotti three-strap metallic sandals.
Carrie Underwood teams her sultry dress with Giuseppe Zanotti strappy heels
Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Harmony’ Sandals, $845 at Farfetch
4. Carrie Underwood in Maison Alexandrine Bodysuit and Amen Couture Pants
The American Idol Season 4 winner then took a break from hosting to give a sultry performance of her single Drinking Alone from her latest album, Cry Pretty.
Carrie Underwood shows a glimpse of flesh in embellished bodysuit and sheer pants
For the act, she opted for a rock-chic vibe wearing a Maison Alexandrine bodysuit and Amen Couture embellished pants.
The sexy bodysuit top is glimmering with crystals and features flesh-baring cutout details. Her crystal-embellished sheer pants, on the other hand, gave a glimpse of her legs.
Carrie Underwood performs her single Drinking Alone
She paired the look with a black crystal-embellished Panama hat and pointed-toe ankle boots.
Carrie Underwood completes the rock-chic vibe of her performance look with pointed-toe boots
5. Carrie Underwood in Nicole and Felicia Crystal Mini Dress
Following her performance, the Grammy winner once again put her toned legs on display in another creation by Nicole and Felicia.
Carrie Underwood slips into a crystal-embellished silver mini dress
It’s a silver mini dress that’s drenched in sparkling crystals. The shimmering frock also features long sleeves and a sheer black detailing around the waist.
She then accessorized with a selection of dainty jewels and slipped into a pair of Rene Caovilla ‘Stelina’ pumps.
Carrie Underwood teams her sparkling frock with dainty jewels
These satin pumps feature tiny crystals and black-and-white star embellishments. They also have t-straps, ankle straps, and 4.5-inch heels in black leather.
Carrie Underwood complements her dress with Rene Caovilla pumps
Rene Caovilla ‘Stelina’ Pumps, $1,419 at Farfetch
6. Carrie Underwood in Berta Couture Sheer Embellished Gown
The mother-of-two then switched into another sheer dress. Her Berta Couture strapless gown features floral sequins and large crystals in multiple colors. It also has a band around the waist to highlight her figure.
Carrie wore her blonde locks off-the-shoulder with a center parting. She then accessorized with Anabela Chan waterfall earrings in fuchsia, which matched her heels.
Carrie Underwood wears a Berta Couture sheer embellished gown
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