Kacey Musgraves celebrated a major night at the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019, taking home both Music Video of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year for “Rainbow.”
For the occasion, she embraced dramatic evening dressing in a shimmering yellow gown from Valentino’s Spring 2020 collection, pairing the sequined, feather-trimmed design with classic tan Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps.
Kacey Musgraves wins two major awards at the 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on November 13, 2019 (Credit: Judy Eddy / Instar / WENN)
The Valentino gown paired yellow sequins with metallic embellishments and sweeping feather trim at the sleeves and hem, evoking the glamour of 1920s eveningwear while fitting naturally into the CMA Awards setting.
Kacey Musgraves sparkles at the 2019 CMA Awards in a feather-trimmed Valentino Spring 2020 gown, completing the dramatic sequined look with classic tan Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps
Musgraves kept the styling understated, wearing her long dark hair sleek and straight while allowing the texture and movement of the Valentino gown to remain the focal point.
Silver sequins, yellow embellishments, and sweeping feather cuffs give Kacey Musgraves’ Valentino gown an Art Deco-inspired glamour with a distinctly country music edge
She finished the look with minimal jewelry and tan leather Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, a pointed-toe silhouette that has remained a celebrity red-carpet staple for years thanks to its streamlined shape and leg-lengthening profile.
Musgraves’ tan So Kate pumps remain one of Christian Louboutin’s most enduring red-carpet signatures. As of July 2, 2026, Mytheresa offered several interpretations of the silhouette, including the classic So Kate 120 patent-leather pumps ($945), Kate 554 100 pumps ($945), Kate 100 patent-leather pumps ($945), and Kate 85 leather pumps ($945).
The broader Kate family also extends into ankle boots, slingbacks, and embellished variations, demonstrating how Christian Louboutin has evolved one of its most recognizable pointed-toe designs.
Kacey Musgraves grounds her statement Valentino dress with nude leather Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, a timeless pointed-toe silhouette celebrated for its sleek, leg-lengthening profile
Gigi Hadid joined Musgraves on the red carpet, creating a striking height contrast between the two stars.
Standing at 5ft 9¼ (175.9 cm), Hadid’s statuesque frame appeared especially tall beside Kacey Musgraves, who is 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) and wears a US shoe size 7, highlighting the supermodel’s commanding presence while complementing Musgraves’ more delicate Valentino look with her own modern take on country-inspired dressing.
Kacey Musgraves takes Gigi Hadid as her guest at the 2019 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville on November 13, 2019
Hadid wore a ribbed white dress from Helmut Lang’s Spring 2020 collection, styling the minimalist silhouette with white crocodile-effect Fendi cowboy boots that introduced a distinctly Nashville-inspired finish.
Kacey Musgraves and Gigi Hadid pucker up for a kiss on the red carpet
The American beauty wore her blonde tresses down in soft waves and swept to one side. Celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta applied a swipe of shimmery gold eyeshadow, mascara, and dark liner to her eyes and finished off her look with a strong nude lip shade.
Gigi Hadid brings runway polish to the CMA Awards in a shimmering Helmut Lang Spring 2020 column dress, pairing the sleek silhouette with white crocodile-effect Fendi cowboy boots for a modern Nashville twist
Styled by Mimi Cuttrell, she accessorized the look with Graziela Gems ‘Diamond Ascension Illusion’ hoop earrings, Melinda Maria ‘Countess’ diamond drop earrings, and rings by Established Jewelry and Nouvel Heritage.
Soft waves, luminous makeup, and a pearlescent ribbed Helmut Lang gown underscore Gigi Hadid’s minimalist approach to evening dressing at the 2019 CMA Awards
Her Fendi cowboy knee-high boots were first seen on the Fall/Winter 2019 runway and feature chunky, geometric-cut wooden heels.
Gigi Hadid gives her minimalist Helmut Lang gown a Nashville-ready finish with white crocodile-effect Fendi cowboy boots featuring pointed toes and sculptural stacked heels
Hadid’s crocodile-effect cowboy boots reflected Fendi’s continued interest in Western-inspired silhouettes, a category the Italian house still explores today. As of July 2, 2026, Farfetch carried several new and pre-owned Fendi boots, including Pre-Owned croc-embossed leather cowboy boots ($970), Pre-Owned Zucca pointed-toe ankle boots ($795), the Minerva logo-plaque boots ($4,452), Filo leather boots ($3,997), and the striking Minerva FF-logo knee boots ($5,216).
Other options ranged from Lucida pointed-toe boots ($1,690) and suede knee-high boots ($1,690) to the sporty Rockoko combat boots ($1,080), illustrating how Fendi continues to reinterpret classic boot shapes through luxury materials, logo detailing, and architectural heels.
Why So Kate Pumps and Western Boots Still Define Red-Carpet Contrast
Kacey Musgraves and Gigi Hadid approached the CMA Awards from opposite ends of the evening footwear spectrum: Musgraves with sleek Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, Hadid with white Fendi cowboy boots.
Together, their looks show how a single red carpet can accommodate both classic stilettos and fashion-forward Western boots.
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