CMA Awards 2021: Nicole Kidman and DWTS' Jimmie Allen lead the fashion pack


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Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca LewisLos Angeles correspondent
November 10, 2021
Person in pink hat and pink vest with silver shirt smiling for the camera.

Jimmie Allen kicked off the 2021 Country Music Awards arriving in style in a hot pink velour suit.

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The singer - who on Monday was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars in a shock double elimination - was joined by his wife Alexis Gale who wore a matching dress in gorgeous baby pink.

Jimmie's outfit included a satin shirt with rose-detailing on the collar and he paired the outfit with studded silver boots.

Man and woman in pink outfits on a red carpet at an awards event.

The annual ceremony, hosted by American Idol's Luke Bryan, will see Eric Church and Chris Stapleton vie for five awards each, with other top nominees including Gabby Barrett with four, and Miranda Lambert, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, and Chris Young with three each.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban standing together on a red carpet, smiling.

Nicole Kidman stunned fans with her bold outfit which featured a high split and brave mudriff-baring cutout

Person in a maroon gown posing on a red carpet at the CMA Awards.

Jennifer Hudson looked stunning in her pin ombre gown with gorgeous beading details

Luke Bryan and woman in black dress on red carpet at CMA Awards.

Host Luke Bryan wore a suit with intricate detailing on the jacket while his wife wore a fun black dress

Katy Perry at the CMA Awards, wearing a brown dress and pearl necklace.

Katy Perry was on hand to support her fellow American Idol judge Luke Bryan who was hosting

Kelsea Ballerini at the CMA Awards, wearing a white gown with a high slit.

Kelsea rocked a chic white gown with hip-high slit

Maren Morris stands on a red carpet in a white jumpsuit at the CMA Awards.

But she wasn't the only one in white as Maren Morris wore a slinky white pant suit

A woman with tattoos on her arms stands on a red carpet at the CMA Awards.

While Ashley McBryde wore a sexy gown with a low-cut neckline

Mickey Guyton at the CMA Awards, wearing a white gown, smiling on the red carpet.

And Mickey Guyton's featured simple but beautiful shoulder detailing

Person in a navy suit and glasses at the CMA Awards.

Breland wore a smart overcoat paired with tan boots and he teased fans with new music "at the top of 2022".

He also shared that he is keen to be a "bridge between genres", after working with the likes of Dierks Bentley, Nelly and Keith Urban.

Woman in red suit and red heels posing on red carpet at CMA Awards.

Tenille Townes wore a bold red pantsuit

A woman in a blue dress stands on a red carpet at the CMA Awards.

Csrly Pearce looked stunning in the deep blue gown with a thigh-high slit 

Russell Dickerson and his partner on a red carpet, both smiling and posing.

Russell Dickerson meanwhile kept it classic in a black suit and buttoned-up shirt.

A woman in a black gown poses on a red carpet at the CMA Awards.

Alecia Davis wore a stunning slinky gown with sequin beading

Woman in teal dress with gold accents posing on red carpet at CMA Awards.

Gabby Barrett wore a sexy teal dress with hip detailing

Lizzo stands on the red carpet at the CMA Awards, wearing a black gown with gold accents.

Brittney Spencer wowed fans with her sexy black gown with oversized accesories

Two women in green dresses at the CMA Awards, smiling and posing.

Maddie and Tae were goddesses in green

A woman in a black and pink blazer and black pants stands on a red carpet at the CMA Awards.

Ingrid Andress was one of many to rock a pantsuit 

Thomas Rhett stands on a red carpet at the CMA Awards, wearing a maroon suit and black shirt.

Thomas Rhett wore a sleek burgundy suit 

Five men, including Trevor Rosen, stand on a red carpet at the CMA Awards, all dressed in black suits.

Old Dominion were the first on the carpet

Dulé Hill stands on a red carpet in a plaid suit and black shirt at the CMA Awards.

Dule Hill mixed it with a fun tweed suit 

Elle King at the CMA Awards, wearing a black hat, blazer, and boots.

Elle King paired her simple black suit with an incredible sequin bodysuit

Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood standing together on a red carpet.
Chris Stapleton with long hair and beard in a cowboy hat stands next to a woman in a floral dress at an awards event.

Watch The 55th Annual CMA Awards in full On Demand and Hulu until Nov. 20. Visit CMAawards.com/watch for more VOD information. 

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