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Carrie Underwood steals the show at 2022 CMAs in tiny leather shorts

The Hate My Heart singer performed her new single


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Jenni McKnight
US Lifestyle Editor
November 10, 2022
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Carrie Underwood looked phenomenal for her solo performance at the 2022 CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday.

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The mom-of-two took to the stage at the Bridgestone Arena to perform her new single, Hate My Heart, and all eyes from the star-studded crowd were on her. Carrie rocked a tiny pair of leather shorts that showcased her extremely sculpted legs.

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Of course, Carrie's outfit wouldn't be complete without some elaborate fringe detailing, which came in the form of a stunning gold and black top that featured fringe heavily along her arms and across her chest.

Carrie added a pair of fringe-adorned ankle boots and wore her golden locks in bouncy curls, adding a classic smokey eye.

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Her performance was her second of the night as she opened the show with a touching tribute to the late Loretta Lynn alongside Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire.

Loretta passed away on 4 October aged 90 in her Tennessee home, after over fifty years in the industry.

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Carrie looked incredible for her solo performance

The three stars collaborated on a beautiful tribute to her, singing songs like You Ain't Woman Enough, You're Looking at Country, and Loretta's classic hit Coal Miner's Daughter, of which she has a biopic of the same name.

Carrie, Reba and Miranda brought loads of glamour and glitter with their looks, with Carrie kicking off the performance wearing a fully sequined green gown with a bustier top and a purple gradient at its hem.

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Carrie rocked tiny shorts and gold fringe

Miranda continued the theme of glitter – and country – wearing a black mini dress full of bejeweled horses and fringe down the neckline. Reba matched her fellow country singers, wearing a button-down black blouse with green sequin fringe along the chest.

The performance went down a storm with the A-List audience, which included Katy Perry, Luke Combs, Carly Pearce and Luke Bryan, who were all treated to a night of unforgettable solo performances, never-before-seen collaborations, and special tributes.

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