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The most iconic fashion looks from the CMA Awards through the years

Talia LakritzNov 10, 2020, 23:58 IST

From left to right: Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Dolly Parton, and Lil Nas X.Scott Gries/Getty Images, Jason Davis/FilmMagic/Getty Images, Taylor Hill/Getty Images

  • The Country Music Association Awards, or the CMA Awards, were broadcast on TV for the first time in 1968.
  • Stars like Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Lil Nas X have walked the red carpet in iconic looks.
  • This year's CMAs will air on Wednesday, November 11 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

The Country Music Association Awards were broadcast on TV for the first time in 1968, making them the longest-running annual music awards program on network television, and through the years, country stars have walked the red carpet in a variety of eye-catching styles.

Ahead of this year's awards, which will air on Wednesday, November 11 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC, here are 25 showstopping looks from the CMA Awards.

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Loretta Lynn attended the 1972 CMA Awards in a navy gown with a sparkly silver top.

Loretta Lynn in 1972. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Johnny Cash looked dapper in a black tuxedo in a promotional still for the 1975 CMAs.

Johnny Cash in 1975. CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
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Barbara Mandrell co-hosted the CMA Awards in 1981 in a silver sequined dress.

Barbara Mandrell in 1981. CBS via Getty Images

Charly McClain paired a pale pink dress with a striped belt and statement necklace in 1982.

Charly McClain in 1982. CBS via Getty Images
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Dottie West attended the CMAs in 1983 wearing a blue gown with white lace detailing.

Dottie West in 1983. Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images

Reba McEntire wore a blue dress in a similar shade with cutouts and fringed sleeves to accept the Entertainer of the Year award in 1986.

Reba McEntire in 1986. Bettmann/Contributor/Getty Images
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In 1988, Lorrie Morgan wore a black halter dress to the CMAs.

Lorrie Morgan in 1988. Beth Gwinn/Getty Images

Vince Gill wore a gold brocade vest under his suit jacket while hosting the 1996 CMA Awards.

Vince Gill in 1996. DOUG COLLIER/AFP via Getty Images
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The Chicks (then known as the Dixie Chicks) coordinated in sequined dresses.

Emily Robison, Natalie Maines, and Martie Maguire in 2000. Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect/Getty Images

Martina McBride matched the red carpet in a velour paisley dress.

Martina McBride in 2001. Adele Starr/Getty Images
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Carolyn Dawn Johnson embodied 2000s fashion in a magenta blouse, printed pants, and a bold overcoat.

Carolyn Dawn Johnson in 2002. Scott Gries/Getty Images

Shania Twain shone in a gold sequined gown at the 2002 CMAs.

Shania Twain in 2002. Scott Gries/Getty Images
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Blake Shelton sported shoulder-length hair under a black cowboy hat at the 2003 CMAs.

Blake Shelton in 2003. Rusty Russell/Getty Images

Willie Nelson wore his signature red bandana at the 2004 CMAs.

Willie Nelson in 2004. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images
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Rascal Flatts coordinated their CMA looks in 2005.

Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, and Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts in 2005. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc for Country Music Association

Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood of Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) walked the red carpet in shades of gray in 2009.

Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood in 2009. Frederick Breedon/Getty Images
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Miranda Lambert stunned in fuchsia at the 2010 CMAs.

Miranda Lambert in 2010. Michael Loccisano/WireImage/Getty Images

Little Big Town stuck to black and gold in 2012.

Little Big Town in 2012. Sara Kauss/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images
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During Taylor Swift's "Red" era, she wore a red embellished gown designed by Elie Saab Haute Couture.

Taylor Swift in 2013. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Kelsea Ballerini attended the CMAs for the first time as a nominee in 2015 wearing a tulle gown with a metallic bodice.

Kelsea Ballerini in 2015. John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images
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Dolly Parton shone in a yellow gown in 2016.

Dolly Parton in 2016. Jason Davis/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw made a striking pair in 2017.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw in 2017. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
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Carrie Underwood showed off her maternity style in 2018 in an embellished Uel Camilo gown.

Carrie Underwood in 2018. Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Lil Nas X took the country world by storm in 2019, and walked the red carpet with a snazzy look to match.

Lil Nas X in 2019. Taylor Hill/Getty Images
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Kacey Musgraves channeled the 1970s on the CMA Awards red carpet in 2019.

Kacey Musgraves in 2019. Jason Kempin/Getty Images
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