Nominated artists and more walked the event’s red carpet in stylish and creative ensembles to celebrate country music’s biggest night.
Luke Bryan is hosting the awards show for the second time along with Peyton Manning, who will take to the CMA stage as host for the first time.
The show begins live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Check out some of the looks from the red carpet below and come back here for more as your favorite artists continue to hit the carpet.
Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning
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Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lainey Wilson
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Lainey Wilson attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Miranda Lambert
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Miranda Lambert attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.
Reba McEntire
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Reba McEntire attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wynonna Judd
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Wynonna Judd attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins
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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain
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Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ashley McBryde
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Ashley McBryde attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Breland
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Breland attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Katy Perry
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Katy Perry attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carly Pearce
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Carly Pearce attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Elle King
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Elle King attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Maddie and Tae
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Maddie Font and Tae Kerr of Maddie & Tae attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Caitlyn Smith
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Caitlyn Smith attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Danielle Bradbery
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Danielle Bradbery attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi
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Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Osborne Brothers
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TJ Osborne and John Osborne of the Osborne Brothers attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Megane Moroney
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Megan Moroney attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tekitha and Prana Supreme from duo ONE
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Tekitha Supreme and Prana Supreme of ONE The Duo attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Madeleine Edwards
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Madeline Edwards attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker
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Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean
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Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kelsea Ballerini
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Kelsea Ballerini attends the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady A
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Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady A attend the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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