Carrie Underwood dazzles in a silver sequin gown next to her husband Mike Fisher at the CMA Awards in Nashville

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Carrie Underwood looked absolutely sensational next to her husband Mike Fisher, as she arrived at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.  

On Wednesday evening, the seven-time Grammy winner wore a hyper-embellished gown with two daring thigh-high slits, which showcased her incredibly toned legs.  

As she paraded into the ceremony with her hunky man, the longtime lovebirds posed side-by-side with their arms comfortably wrapped around each other. 

Lovebirds: Carrie Underwood looked absolutely sensational next to her husband Mike Fisher, as she arrived at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee

The Before He Cheats crooner oozed confidence with one hand on her hip, a self-assured smile and her luscious blonde locks in gorgeous curls. 

To complete her show-stopping ensemble, the American Idol alum carried a patent black clutch and showed off her fresh pedicure in a pair of strappy heels. 

Standing by his wife of ten year's side, the 39-year-old retired NHL player wore a classic suit and coordinating black and silver paisley tie. 

This marks the duo's first red carpet since attending the 2019 CMA Awards last year, just months before welcoming their son Jacob Bryan, ten months, in January.  

Stunning: The seven-time Grammy winner wore a hyper-embellished gown with two daring thigh-high slits, which showcased her incredibly toned legs on Wednesday evening

The spouses, who are also parents to five-year-old Isaiah Michael, also stuck by each other's side inside the ceremony, while mingling with other stars, like Gabby Barrett. 

Underwood, who has taken home nine CMA Awards, was nominated for two of the prizes, including Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. 

Unlike many other award shows of the past few months, the CMA Awards took place with an audience. 

Nine-time CMA winner: Underwood, who has taken home CMA Awards over the years, was nominated for top of the prizes: Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year

Puttin' on the glitz: Carrie put her best foot forward in a breathtaking silver sequin-covered gown that featured a sexy A-line slit

Nashville and the CEO of the Country Music Association, Sarah Trahern, commented on fans being in attendance as she said: 'Although the show will feel a bit more intimate this year, we look forward to hosting our nominated artists and their guests as we celebrate the best of country music in a fully safe and physically distant environment.

'It will be an honor to bring the biggest country stars in the world together – in one room – for the first time this year. You won’t want to miss it!'

The celebration of country music's greatest was hosted by Darius Rucker and returning host Reba McEntire.

While it's sure to be a night filled with fun already two performers, Lee Brice and Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard, have had to drop out after testing positive for COVID-19.

Interesting: Unlike many other award shows of the past few months, the CMA Awards took place with an audience

The hosting pair are still looking forward to the festivities, with Reba telling Us Weekly: 'I'm thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share the stage with Darius Rucker. We're looking forward to a night of celebrating great country music and hope you'll tune in and watch!'

Rucker said: 'I look forward to the CMA Awards every year because of the incredible performances and the opportunity to celebrate the year in country music.

'To be invited to host this year's awards alongside Reba — are you kidding me?! — it is an absolute honor. Even though this year will look a little different than normal, I know that we're all eager for a night of musical celebration, and this year's show definitely won't disappoint!'

Chatting away: The spouses, who are also parents to five-year-old Isaiah Michael, also stuck by each other's side inside the ceremony, while mingling with other stars, like Gabby Barrett

Protection: Carrie and Lauren Alaina took cautious measures amid the coronavirus pandemic

Safety first! The two singers held plastic visors up to their faces in a bid to keep safe at the awards ceremony during the crisis 

Stylish: Carrie and Lauren both opted for sparkling show-stopping dresses at the event 

Making things even more exciting, the pair performed at the event.

Other performers include country heavyweights Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Keith Urban.

Luke Combs, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts will also take the stage along with Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth, Ashley McBryde, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi (a tribute to Joe Diffie), Carly Pearce with Charles Kelley, Rascal Flatts, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, acollaboration by Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin and opening performance by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bently, Brothers Osborne, Jenee Fleenor, and Ashley McBryde.

Dan + Shay will appear with their 10,000 Hours collaborator Justin Bieber to give the show some pop flair.

Hosting duties: The celebration of country music's greatest was hosted by Darius Rucker and returning host Reba McEntire

Miranda Lambert has come out on top with awards nominations, earning seven nods.

Right behinds her is Luke Combs and and Dan + Shay's Dan Smyers, with six nominations each. In addition to earning five nominations for the duo, Smyers earned extra recognition as a producer.

Bieber was able to earn three nominations for his Dan + Shay collab.

Nomination domination: Miranda Lambert has come out on top with awards nominations, earning seven nods

Genre bending: Justin Bieber was able to earn three nominations for his Dan + Shay collab titled 10,000 Hours

This year's Lifetime Achievement honor will be bestowed upon classic Charley Pride, whose hits include Mountain of Love, Roll on Mississippi and Kiss and Angel Good Mornin'.

The late Charlie Daniels, famed for his song Devil Went Down to Georgia is also set to be honored along with Joe Diffie and Kenny Rogers.

Presenters include Lauren Akins, Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bently, Bobby Bones, Charles Esten, Sara Evans, Taylor Hill, Jake Owen, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and CeCe Winans.

CMA Awards Winners 2020

Entertainer of the Year

Eric Church - WINNER

Miranda Lambert

Carrie Underwood

Keith Urban

Luke Combs

Top honor: Eric Church was the biggest winner of the night as he took home Entertainer of the Year

 

Female Vocalist of the Year

Miranda Lambert

Ashley McBryde

Maren Morris - WINNER

Kacey Musgraves

Carrie Underwood

Triple threat: Miranda Lambert won in three of five categories including Female Vocalist of the Year

 

Male Vocalist of the Year

Eric Church

Luke Combs - WINNER

Thomas Rhett

Chris Stapleton

Keith Urban

King of the mountain: :Luke Combs took home Male Artist Of The Year

 

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady A

Little Big Town

Midland

Old Dominion - WINNER

Rascal Flatts

Squad goals: Old Dominion beat out Lady A, Little Big Town, Midland, and Rascal Flatts to earn Vocal Group of the Year

 

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay - WINNER

Florida Georgia Line

Maddie & Tae

Dynamic: Dan + Shay earned Vocal Duo of the Year as they accepted after their performance with Justin Bieber

 

New Artist of the Year

Jimmie Allen

Ingrid Andress

Gabby Barrett

Morgan Wallen - WINNER

Carly Pearce

Rookie of the year: Morgan Wallen earned the coveted New Artist of the Year

 

Album of the Year

Jon Pardi – Heartache Medication

Ashley McBryde – Never Will

Old Dominion – Old Dominion

Miranda Lambert – Wildcard

Luke Combs – What You See Is What You Get - WINNER

 

Song of the Year

Bluebird – Miranda Lambert

The Bones – Maren Morris - WINNER

Even Though I'm Leaving – Luke Combs

I Hope You're Happy Now – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice

More Hearts Than Mine – Ingrid Andress

Single of the Year

I Hope – Gabby Barrett

Beer Never Broke My Heart – Luke Combs

10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber

Bluebird – Miranda Lambert

The Bones – Maren Morris - WINNER

 

Musical Event of the Year

10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber

Be a Light – Thomas Rhett with Reba McEntire, Lady A, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban

The Bones – Maren Morris feat. Hozier

Fooled Around and Fell in Love – Miranda Lambert with Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack and Elle King 

I Hope You're Happy Now – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice - WINNER  

Carly Pearce and Lee Brice won Musical Event Of The Year for I Hope You're Happy Now

 

Music Video of the Year

10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber 

Bluebird – Miranda Lambert - WINNER

Homemade – Jake Owen

I Hope You're Happy Now – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice

Second One to Know – Chris Stapleton

Lambert won Music Video of the Year for her song Bluebird

 

Musician of the Year

Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle) - WINNER

Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)

Rob McNelley (Guitar)

Ilya Toshinsky (Guitar)

Derek Wells (Guitar)

Fiddleist Jenee Fleenor won for Musician of the Year but was unable to attend due to testing positive for COVID-19