Saturday 23 June 2018

2018 CMT MUSIC AWARDS & Red Carpet Fashion


The 2018 CMT Music Awards took place on Wednesday, June 6th at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena beginning at 8p (ET).





















PRESENTERS: Country acts Brett Young, Carly Pearce, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs, Raelynn, Rascal Flatts, and Sugarland were joined by Backstreet Boys, Bobby Bones, Chrissy Metz, Cody Alan, Courtney Force, Garrett Hedlund, Hoda Kotb, Joel Mchale, Johnny Knoxville, Kaitlin Doubleday, Katie Cook, Leon Bridges, Lennon and Maisy Stella, Lindsey Vonn, and P.K. Subban to present this year's awards.

Hosted by Little Big Town, the night featured performances by Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Lanco, Russell Dickerson, and many more

CMT Reveals Increased 'Music Awards' Ratings
The 2018 CMT MUSIC AWARDS telecast captured 1.3 million fans via the network and an additional 2.4 million via PARAMOUNT NETWORK and TV LAND. The AWARDS' 8p (ET) premiere earned a 4% increase among women 18-49 and a 1% increase in average audience compared to last year's show.
During the 8p premiere and immediate encore, CMT's airings increased 17% in women 18-49, 1% in P18-49, and up 5% in average audience. The #CMTAWARDS hashtag trended Top 10 nationally on TWITTER for more than nine hours, as well.

Winners were honoured in each of the following categories: 2018 Video Of The Year, 2018 Male Video Of The Year, 2018 Female Video Of The Year, 2018 Duo Video Of The Year, 2018 Group Video Of The Year, 2018 Breakthrough Video Of The Year, 2018 Collaborative Video Of The Year, and 2018 CMT Performance Of The Year.































Carrie Underwood added to her tally as the all-time CMT Music Awards winner when CMT held its annual salute to country-music videos in Nashville. Underwood's victory in the Female Video of the Year category for her collaboration with Ludacris, "The Champion," earned the entertainer her 18th award. The anthem served as the theme for Super Bowl LII.
The night's big winner, however, was Blake Shelton, who triumphed in both Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year for his clip for "I'll Name the Dogs."

The CMTs also recognized some first-time winners. Dan + Shay won Duo Video of the Year for "Tequila".

Carly Pearce scored her first trophy for "Every Little Thing" in the Breakthrough Video of the Year category.
She shared a message with her fans: I sat as a fan so many years ago in the nosebleeds... praying, hoping, wishing.. that one day I'd know what it felt like to hear my name called... and last night, because of YOU, I did. I will never ever be able to tell you what this meant to me and the HONOR it is to finally be a part of the country music family. To the fans, THANK YOU FOR EVERY. LITTLE. THING.

Kane Brown won Collaborative Video of the Year for "What Ifs." Brown shared the honor with his duet partner, the now two-time winner Lauren Alaina, who took home Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2017 ceremony.

The Backstreet Boys, who performed their new song "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," won CMT Performance of the Year for their version of "Everybody" with Florida Georgia Line on CMT Crossroads.

The evening's hosts Little Big Town triumphed in Group Video of the Year for "When Someone Stops Loving You."

Billboard - 2018 CMT Music Awards: All The Performances Ranked
#14. “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” Luke Bryan to #1. “American Woman,” Kelly Clarkson:

2018 CMT Music Awards Nominations & WINNERS

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Blake Shelton – "I'll Name the Dogs" - WINNER
Brett Young – "Mercy"
Kane Brown feat. Lauren Alaina – "What Ifs"
Luke Combs – "When It Rains It Pours"
Thomas Rhett – "Marry Me"

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Blake Shelton – "I'll Name the Dogs" - WINNER
Dustin Lynch – "Small Town Boy"
Jason Aldean – "You Make It Easy"
Jon Pardi – "Heartache on the Dance Floor"
Luke Bryan – "Light It Up"
Thomas Rhett – "Marry Me"

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Carly Pearce – "Every Little Thing"
Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris – "The Champion" - WINNER
Kelsea Ballerini – "Legends"
Lauren Alaina – "Doin’ Fine"
Maren Morris – "I Could Use a Love Song"
Miranda Lambert – "Tin Man" From 2017 ACM Awards

DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Big & Rich – "California"
Brothers Osborne – "It Ain’t My Fault"
Dan + Shay – "Tequila" - WINNER
Florida Georgia Line – "Smooth"
High Valley – "She’s With Me"
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – "Speak to a Girl"

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum – "You Look Good"
Lanco – "Greatest Love Story"
Little Big Town – "When Someone Stops Loving You" - WINNER
Midland – "Make a Little"
Old Dominion – "No Such Thing As a Broken Heart"
Rascal Flatts – "Yours If You Want It"
Zac Brown Band – "My Old Man"

BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Carly Pearce – "Every Little Thing" - WINNER
Danielle Bradbery – "Sway"
Devin Dawson – "All on Me"
Lanco – "Greatest Love Story"
Russell Dickerson – "Yours"
Walker Hayes – "You Broke Up With Me"

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line – "Meant to Be"
Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris – "The Champion"
Cole Swindell feat. Dierks Bentley – "Flatliner"
Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton – "Say Something"
Kane Brown feat. Lauren Alaina – "What Ifs" - WINNER
Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris – "Craving You"

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Andra Day, Common, Little Big Town, Lee Ann Womack and Danielle Bradbery – "Stand Up for Something" (From 2017 CMT Artists of the Year)
Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line – "Everybody" (From CMT Crossroads) - WINNER
Charles Kelley, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Derek Trucks – "Midnight Rider" (From 2017 CMT Music Awards)
Earth, Wind & Fire and Lady Antebellum – "September" (From CMT Crossroads)
Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town – "I Won't Back Down" (From 2017 CMT Artists of the Year)
Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood – "The Fighter" (From 2017 CMT Music Awards)
Source Rollingstone

Red Carpet Fashion 2018 CMT Music Awards

Abby Anderson - The “Make Him Wait songstress flashed her pins in a Lavish Alice (Product) turquiose short stylish double breasted blazer & shorts/playsuit/romper combo (Tiffany Gifford-Wardrobe Stylist). Shae added yellow tie up sandals, Makeup & Hair (Marz Collins)

Brooke Hogan - The blonde American reality television star, actress, singer-songwriter and media personality, wore a sleeveless light blue sparkling gown with a plunging neckline and sported a blonde sexy straight cut. - Image

Brittany Kerr - Jason Aldean’s lovely wife wore a shiny dark blue wrap style ZHIVAGO jersey dress with a plunge front and straight shoulders. She added some sexy sparkly silver strappy heels, diamond hoop earrings (JN JEWELS), Jewelry (Margo Siegel), Styling (Cherie Kilchrist) - Image

Carly Pearce - The 28-year old “Every Little Thing” singer and CMT Breakthrough Video of the Year winner showed off her legs wearing a very short Faith Connexion black Tux romper/ jumpsuit. She added studded heels and carried a black purse -   

TOP: Abby Anderson (Lavish Alice), Brooke Hogan
Brittany Kerr (ZHIVAGO), Carly Pearce (Faith Connexion)  
BOTTOM: Carrie Underwood (Nicolas Jebran), Cassadee Pope (Stella Luna), 
Clare Bowen (Zimmermann), Courtney Force (RAQA) 


















































Carrie Underwood - Rocking a kick-ass-sexy-vibe the "Cry Pretty" powerhouse donned a princess style gown with a Nicolas Jebran embellished mini dress. She wore her hair in a simple side-parted style and added MARLI diamond jewels and gold ankle-strap Jimmy Choo’s Lucy pumps to complete her CMT carpet look. Image - Image
She later changed into a sparkling silver jumpsuit she wore while accepting an award onstage (Photo).
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Cassadee Pope - The "Take You Home" singer wore a one-shoulder, two-piece Michelle Mason ensemble. She added Pink Suede Stella Luna 75 sandals which had a signature gold fastener (Product). She went with a textured wet hair-do (Leigh Edwards and Company), Makeup (Neil Robison) Styling (Sophie Lopez) - Image

Clare Bowen - Wore a lined floaty long Zimmermann (Sydney, Australia) white lace round neck dress sleeve with floral detailing. She added a touch of bling wearing some funky white luxury vintage Old Smokey Boots (Website)

Courtney Force – There to present Sam Hunt’s performance, the 29-year old blonde drag racer wore a 'RAQA' Grey Asymmetric Cut Bralet Dress (Product GBP £99.00).  cut from a midweight stretch crepe and fully lined to create a perfectly smooth and chic silhouette. Featuring a side thigh split, bralet shape bust and adjustable spaghetti straps, 'Raqa' is a perfect day-to-date night dress.  Lindsay Doyle (Makeup Artist), Jewelry (David Yurman) - Instagram

Danielle Bradbery - Killing It: The gorgeous 21-year old "Worth It" singer showed off her enviable pins wearing a new SS18 Luciana Balderrama Galaxy mini dress (Product $500). The Ivory Space Cowgirl Galaxy features a two-piece ensemble with an embroidered strapless dress and short coat with a zip for closure in the back. She added open silver heels (Stuart Weitzman), Makeup (Tarryn Feldman), Styling (Amber Lehman) Image - Image

Hayley Orrantia - The 24-year old Goldbergs American actress, singer (American Idol Season 1 member of Lakoda Rayne, a country-pop girl group) wore a black gown with floral details and a high slit. She added matching open ankle strap sandals with chunky platform heel. Makeup by Christin Cook (IT Cosmetics, Becca Cosmetics), Hair (T3 Micro, Oribe Hair Care) - Image

Jennifer Nettles - Bedazzlement: The "Still the Same" Sugarland lead singer wore a dual-colour embellished number in a blush and black slip dress She complemented her classy dress with golden curled flowing locks and a pair of embellished sandals. -

Jillian Cardarelli - The Massachusetts native turned Nashville resident, "Souvenirs" country singer wore a short sleeveless black number (Haute Hippie) with upper mesh, tassels and solid black bodice detailing adding open silver sandals.  Fans got a taste of her sound with the release of her debut single, “Re-Run,” last summer. Written by Grammy winning artist Maren Morris, Tina Parol and Jordan Reynolds, Jillian knew she had to cut it the moment she heard it. -  Image

TOP: Danielle Bradbery (Luciana Balderrama), Hayley Orrantia, Jennifer Nettles, Jillian Cardarelli (Haute Hippie) 
BOTTOM: Jillian Jacqueline (Victoria Hayes), Kaci Brown (Michael Costello), Kaitlin Doubleday (Georges Chakra), Kalie Shorr (Jean Paul Gaultier) 


Jillian Jacqueline - Big Loud Records "Reasons" singer-songwriter rocked a signature vibrant ensemble (Victoria Hayes). Raised vamp she added solid red suede stiletto Steve Madden SINFUL heels (Product; this season’s sandal of choice for sexy sirens and chic statement-makers!). She had slight messy hair-do and carried a white BLACKSEA clutch | Jewels (Bakari).

Kaci Brown - One half of country duo Brown & Gray (with Sam Gray) she showed off a beautiful sleeveless ruby Michael Costello dress with floral design and carried a matching purse | Hair (Cherith Wooten) – Image - Image

Kaitlin Doubleday - The 33-year old American actress wore a sparkly sleeveless Georges Chakra Spring 2018 jumpsuit -

Kalie Shorr - The 23-year old "Awake" country singer-songwriter rocked a classy look sporting a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier black gown | Hair (The White Cactus Salon Neshville), Syling (Tyler www.tylerminor.com)

Karen Fairchild - The 48-year old Little Big Town singer and CMT Awards co-hostess wore a stylish ruched silver asymmetrical wrap dress revealing a hint of Spanx Hosiery. She carried a cute matching silver guitar clutch. - Image
Red carpet >> video

Kelly Clarkson - Wore a Alex Perry gown with thigh-high slit adding statement diamond earrings and same studded strappy heels as her Billboard Music Awards look. - Image

Kelsea Ballerini - The 24-year old "I Hate Love Songs" singer wore a skimpy sequined custom Brandon Maxwell top with high-waisted trousers with a long train from the Resort 2019 collection. The two-piece was styled with Giuseppe Zanotti ‘G Heel’ sandals and sported a shoulder-length ombre hairstyle | Hair (hairbyderek.com), Makeup (Kelsey Deenihan), Styling (Krista Roser ). See >> red carpet video with hubby Morgan Evans

Kimberly Schlapman - The bubbly 48-year old Little Big Town co-hostess donned a strapless and sleeveless green J. Mendel jumpsuit with her signature short blonde hair down in wild curls and wore a smoky eye for makeup, adding jewels, necklaces and carried a matching Tyler Ellis purse.

TOP: Karen Fairchild, Kelly Clarkson (Alex Perry), Kelsea Ballerini (Brandon Maxwell), Kimberly Schlapman (J. Mendel)
BOTTOM: Lauren Alaina (John Paul Ataker), Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella (X by NBD), Lindsay Ell (RtA), Lindsey Vonn (Hamel)


Lauren Alaina - Lauren Alaina got glam in an asymmetrical fishtail pearl-gray gown by John Paul Ataker for the 2018 CMT Music Awards. She added a pair of studded gold heels and framed her face with beachy high-volume waves - Image

Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella (aka Maddie and Daphne Conrad): All grown up: 18-year old Lennon rocked a flimsy plunging black and short white ensemble adding black sandals. 14-year-old sister Maisy and Nashville star donned a dress by X by NBD and shoes by Joie. “The fun part about this look us we actually turned this dress around, so she’s wearing it backward,” shared stylist Tiffany Gifford. “It works so well since she pulled her hair off her face. The front was so low cut, so I suggested we turn it around. She loved it!”

Lindsay Ell - The 29-year old "Criminal" Canadian singer-songwriter rocked a short sexy black leather RtA mini dress (Product; $995). This bomber dress features a front zipper with two uniquely placed pocket detailing. She kept it simple wearing pointy silver heels rather than a full-on look pairing it with over the knee boots. - Image - Instagram

































Lindsey Vonn - Red HOT: The alpine ski racer wore a figure-hugging one shoulder red Hamel cut-out gown with a glamorous train to showcase her gorgeous toned bod. She added Jimmy Choo shoes | Makeup & Hair (Tarryn Feldman) - Image >> Red carpet video

Maggie Rose - The 30-year old "Body on Fire" singer wore a sleeveless black number with side mesh cut-outs and added black booties, gold jewels and carried a gold purse | Styling (Raina Gir) - Image

Meghan Linsey - Wacky Fun: The 32-year old former Steel Magnolia and "Drive Me Crazy" singer wore a multi-coloured Any Old Iron sequinned gown with a side slit and sported orange hair (Jon Steinick) - Image

Mickie James - The professional  WWE wrestler and "Somebody's Gonna Pay" country singer looked ready for a night of fun wearing a white top/ cape and white/champagne Jumpsuit combo by Johnathan Kayne  (Product; Johnathan Kayne style 8053) | Makeup & Beauty (Melissa Toshinskiy/ Huda Kattan/ M·A·C Cosmetics)
































Natalie Stovall - Silver metallic queen: The season 13 The Voice and "Can't Love You No More" singer rocked a short crimped stylish silver look to show off her lovely beefy legs adding with ankle strap silver heels, silver jewels, flowing golden locks and carried a silver purse - Image

TOP: Maggie Rose, Meghan Linsey (Any Old Iron), Mickie James (Johnathan Kayne), Natalie Stovall
BOTTOM: Olivia Lane (AREA), Post Monroe, RaeLynn (Alice and Olivia), Ruthie Collins
















































Olivia Lane - The "Devil And You" singer donned a V-neck AREA SS18 silk crepe de chine Slip Dress and red/tangerine coloured booties. The Area's Dorato purple slipdress with adjustable spaghetti straps is finished with red racing stripes at the sides. This style showcases silver "Dream Boy" lettering at the asymmetric hem (Product; $219).

Post Monroe - The duo walked the CMT Music Awards 2018 carpet with Ashlee Hewitt wearing a black lacy top jumpsuit (The Showroom Nashville) and Whitney Duncan wore a lovely sleeveless white gown with side cut-out detailing (Nordstrom clearance rack for $56) adding earrings (Molly Free) ad carried a white clutch (Nordstrom)

RaeLynn - Rocking White: The Voice alum and "Queens Don't" singer stunned in white as she walked the carpet in a Alice and Olivia shorts-and-blazer combo showing a little skin and glitz. She added gold Stuart Weitzman heels | Color/Cut/Styling (Amanda Craig), Hair Care (Oribe), Makeup cosmetics (Tarte Cosmetics, Marc Jacobs Beauty, M·A·C, LORAC) - Image

Ruthie Collins - The "Get Drunk And Cry" s-songwriter wore a cream strapless/ sleeveless tiered and flared white lace dress adding open toe, silver heels | Makeup (Nikita Karmen) - Image

Shawna Thompson - The Thompson Square singer sparkled in all Sequin Stello open
back emerald gown with long sleeves and high neck. The unique pattern, long sleeves and flowing train gave the look a fierce, reptilian-like and glove-like fit allowed her to showcase her enviable curves. | Styling (Cory B. Savage) – Instagram - Image














Stephanie Quayle - The 36-year old Sounds like Nashville red carpet host (Instagram) and "Selfish" country singer simply stunned wearing a glorious and very pretty Roxanne Strapless High-Low Floral-Print dress (Product) adding bold yellow heels. “Stephanie is always fun to dress,” said stylist Blakely Collier. We wanted to do something different for the CMT Awards and found this dress with this amazing beaded bodice that worked perfectly. We added turquoise tool to help make her shoes pop and brought the whole look together.” | Makeup Hair (Tarryn Feldman) - Image

TOP: Shawna Thompson (Stello), Stephanie Quayle (Roxanne Strapless), The Sisterhood (Stellaire Collection)


The Sisterhood (Ruby Stewart and Alyssa Bonagura): Girls Are Gonna Have Fun: The duo made their CMT Awards red carpet debut on a Girls night out.
Ruby Stewart wore a Stellaire Collection Angelica Silk Wrap Dress In Red (Product; $1,045.00). Cut from sand-washed silk crepe-de-chine and patterned with their signature 'Starry Night' print its described as their dreamiest piece this season. It's romantically finished, featurings gathered sleeves, a plunging neckline, dramatic sweeping skirt and a self-tie waist that defines the narrowest point on your frame.
Alyssa Bonagura also drew from the wore a Stellaire Collection donning a Duvall Silk Wrap Dress in Black (Product; $590). Stars scatter across sand-washed silk crepe-de-chine in this magical little wrap dress. The Duvall features gathered bell sleeves, a plunging neckline, and self-tie waist. They added Custom Hats (Claire West), Makeup (Chelsea Reynolds)

SOURCES:
Mike Coppola/Getty Images North America
Hollywood Life CMT Worst Dressed
41 pic Gallery - Hollywoodlife.com
Daily Mail Carrie Underwood flashes her legs in embellished mini dress as she leads red carpet arrivals at 2018 CMT Music Awards
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CMT MUSIC AWARDS 2018: RED CARPET FASHION Slideshow at www.eonline.com

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