Country music’s biggest night is underway in Nashville where the industry’s greatest talents are being recognized at the 59th Annual CMA Awards.
One of the highlights of every awards show is the red carpet. As stars arrive at the venue, they speak to the press and pose for photos, often accompanied by their significant other. Some artists have used the red carpet to debut new relationships and share other career or personal news in past years.
For three hours prior to Wednesday’s live CMA Awards show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, stars walked the carpet, most with a plus one by their side. We’ve rounded up this year’s cutest couples and listed them below.
Read on for pictures of country music’s hottest couples at the CMA Awards show.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley
Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley made their CMA red carpet debut Wednesday night. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer made his relationship with Hurley public in April.
Amy Grant and Vince Gill
Vince Gill was this year’s recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. His wife of 25 years, Amy Grant, accompanied him to the event.
Morgan Evans and Laci Kaye Booth
Kelsea Ballerini’s ex-husband, Morgan Evans, and American Idol alum Laci Kaye Booth made their Red Carpet debut. The couple went public with their relationship earlier this year during an appearance at Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Festival in Napa, California.
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin
Miranda Lambert was joined by her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. The couple didn’t walk the red carpet, but were seen enjoying the show from the audience throughout the broadcast. Miranda also performed “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton during the live show.
Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges
Lainey Wilson looked stunning as she walked the red carpet with her fiance, Duck Hodges. Lainey arrived early to host the event, becoming only the third woman in the 59-year history of the CMA Awards to host the event solo.
Zach Top and Amelia Taylor
Zach and Amelia attended the CMA Awards together for the second time. They made their red carpet debut at the 2024 event. Zach is up for five awards Wednesday night, including New Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year.
John Carter Cash and Ana Cristina Cash
John Carter Cash was fittingly dressed in all black as he walked the red carpet with his wife, Ana Cristina Cash. The only child of country legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, John Carter Cash attendance at this year’s awards show sparked suspicion that a June Carter Cash tribute might be taking place during the show since the country legend was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Chris and Morgane Stapleton
Chris and Morgane Stapleton attended the CMA Awards where Chris has been nominated for two of the night’s biggest awards: Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. He is also scheduled to perform with Miranda Lambert during the live show.
Brantley and Amber Gilbert
Brantley and Amber Gilbert enjoyed a date night sans kids. The couple have been married since 2015 are the parents of three children.
Luke and Nicole Combs
Luke Combs attended the CMA Awards with his wife, Nicole, who is expecting their third child this winter.
Walker Montgomery and Krista Slaubaugh
Walker Montgomery, son of ’90s hitmaker John Michael Montgomery, was joined by fiancee Krista Slaubaugh of country duo Tigirlily Gold. The couple first met in 2023 and got engaged in May of this year.
Brandon and Brittany Lake
Brandon Lake and his wife attended this year’s awards show where Lake’s collaboration with Jelly Roll, “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” was nominated for Musical Event of the Year. The singer was also slated to present an award during the live show.
Lauren Alaina and Cam Arnold
New mom Lauren Alaina walked the red carpet with her husband, Cam Arnold. The singer isn’t nominated for any awards this year, but she will be hosting the CMAs backstage event on TikTok throughout the event.