CMA Awards 2025 Best Dressed: Lainey Wilson and Elizabeth Hurley among 10 celebs who stole the show

From Lainey Wilson’s dazzling teal jumpsuit to Elizabeth Hurley’s striking red gown, these 10 celebs exuded style on country music’s biggest night
UPDATED NOV 20, 2025
Lauren Alaina, Elizabeth Hurley, and Lainey Wilson were three of the best-dressed stars at the 2025 CMA Awards (Jason Davis/WireImage, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA, Jason Davis/WireImage)
Lauren Alaina, Elizabeth Hurley, and Lainey Wilson were three of the best-dressed stars at the 2025 CMA Awards (Jason Davis/WireImage, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA, Jason Davis/WireImage)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: The biggest night in country music has arrived as Lainey Wilson steps onstage to host the 2025 Country Music Association Awards. Stars, legends, and rising newcomers crowd into Nashville, ready to celebrate the year’s standout songs, albums, and performances.

The 59th CMA Awards, held on Wednesday, November 19, bring the spotlight to the Bridgestone Arena, and we’ve rounded up the 10 hottest stars turning heads on the red carpet as they make their grand entrance.

1. Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)
Lainey Wilson attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)

Lainey Wilson attended the 2025 CMA Awards red carpet in a dazzling teal sequined jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and bell-bottom flare. She amped up the drama with a flowing green cape, topped it with a matching cowboy hat, and accessorized with oversized rings and dangling earrings.

2. Ella Langley

Ella Langley attends the 2025 CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Ella Langley attends the 2025 CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Taylor Hill/WireImage)

Ella Langley lit up the 2025 CMA red carpet as she stepped out in a long-sleeve, sheer red lace gown with a high turtleneck neckline. She turned the look into a bold statement, letting the delicate lace reveal a matching red underlayer that created a striking, perfectly coordinated effect.

3. Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)
Megan Moroney attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)

Megan Moroney sparkled at the 2025 CMA Awards in a floor-length black satin gown with a structured corseted bodice and a sleek column skirt. Crystal embellishments traced vertical lines down the dress, complemented by a daring thigh-high slit. She added extra flair with a sweeping black cape and paired the look with opera-length gloves. Her blonde waves flowed in voluminous curls, completing the glamorous ensemble.

4. Shaboozey

Shaboozey attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)
Shaboozey attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)

Shaboozey’s red-carpet look at the 2025 CMA Awards showcased maximalist country style, featuring a cropped, studded blazer layered over light-wash jeans. He cinched the outfit with two Western-style belts and completed the look with black cowboy boots.

5. Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/WireImage)
Elizabeth Hurley attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Jason Davis/WireImage)

Elizabeth Hurley dazzled in a long-sleeve, form-fitting red gown with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit. The outfit gathered at the waist to create a flattering silhouette, and she complemented the look with sparkling earrings and metallic platform heels. The 'Bedazzled' star styled her hair in big, voluminous curls, completing the glamorous red-carpet look.

6. Riley Green

Riley Green attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Riley Green attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Riley Green brought timeless country charm to the CMA red carpet in a tailored gray suit. He paired it with a crisp white dress shirt and a beige necktie, completing the country look with his signature cowboy hat and rugged brown suede boots.

7. Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/FilmMagic)
Cody Johnson attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Tibrina Hobson/FilmMagic)

Cody Johnson exuded rugged cowboy charisma at the 2025 CMA Awards, stepping out in a tailored suit jacket over a blue shirt paired with dark blue jeans. He accentuated the look with Western accessories, a bold belt buckle and his iconic cowboy hat, perfectly embodying the authentic country-star style that stole the spotlight.

8. Lauren Alaina 

Lauren Alaina attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)
Lauren Alaina attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)

Lauren Alaina turned heads on the 2025 CMA Awards red carpet in a halter-style gown that shimmered like shattered mirror glass. The dress transitioned into sheer fabric at the bottom and featured a short train for graceful movement. She completed the look with a chic updo, soft face-framing pieces, and hoop earrings, giving a modern-glam finish to her first red-carpet appearance since becoming a mom.

9. Zach Top

Zach Top attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Zach Top attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Zach Top, who won his first CMA award for New Artist of the Year, attended the 2025 59th CMA Awards in a dark navy blue suit with a large belt buckle and a cowboy hat.

10. Sabina Gadecki

Sabina Gadecki-Rich attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)
Sabina Gadecki-Rich attends the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)

Sabina Gadecki made a graceful entrance at the 59th CMA Awards in a sophisticated black floral gown, keeping her makeup and accessories simple. She styled her blonde hair in voluminous curls and perfectly manicured her nails for the occasion.

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