Southern belle of the ball! Taylor Swift goes all out in huge scarlet gown as she arrives at the 47th annual CMAs in Nashville

They might not have the cool factor of the Grammy's or the VMAs, but the southern stars of the Country Music Awards certainly know how to make a glamorous entrance.
On Wednesday, Taylor Swift appeared to be channeling Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind as she arrived in a huge red gown.
Taylor is up for six potential accolades but will definitely be receiving the Pinnacle Award.
She knows how to make an entrance! Taylor Swift lived up to the title of her last album Red as she arrived in a huge scarlet gown at the CMAs on Wednesday
She knows how to make an entrance! Taylor Swift lived up to the title of her last album Red as she arrived in a huge scarlet gown at the CMAs on Wednesday
The gong is given to artists who have ahcieved worldwide success and recognistion through concerts and record sales.
The only other recipient of the award so far is Garth Brooks.
'I can't think of a better opportunity than 'Country Music's Biggest Night' to present an award of this magnitude to an artist of this caliber,' said CMA President of the Board Ed Hardy.
Red alert: Taylor Swift wows in her ballgown for the CMAs, where she received the Pinnacle Awards, previously given to country legend Garth Brooks
Red alert: Taylor Swift wows in her ballgown for the CMAs, where she received the Pinnacle Awards, previously given to country legend Garth Brooks
Scarlet fever? Taylor seemed to have been inspired by Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind for her red carpet outfit
Scarlet fever? Taylor seemed to have been inspired by Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind for her red carpet outfit
Painting the town RED: Taylor Swift already one award in the bag before she arrived at the bash, so no wonder she was dressed to impress
Painting
the town RED: Taylor Swift already one award in the bag before she arrived at the bash, so no wonder she was dressed to impress
'I've known Taylor since she was 16. She came to my office with her mom to play her music and I was amazed. Taylor's outstanding career epitomizes the definition of the Pinnacle Award.'
Both Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert also wowed in their gowns as they sparkled on their way in to the bash.
The 47th anuual CMA Awards were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and some of the biggest stars of country music were in attendance.
Southern belles: Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 47th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Southern belles: Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 47th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Southern belles: Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert arrive at the 47th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Miranda - who recently showed off her new found weight loss - wowed in a sparkling blue dress which featured a very plunging neckline.
Matching her ensemble with a pair of vintage blue earrings, the singer also posed with her husband, country music star Blake Shelton.
Meanwhile Carrie looked like a fairytale princess in her gold and silver gown with lace detail.
Flawless: Carrie Underwood attends the 47th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday
Flawless: Carrie Underwood attends the 47th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday
All she wants to do, is have some fun: Sheryl Crow, 51, wowed in her black ensemble
All she wants to do, is have some fun: Sheryl Crow, 51, wowed in her black ensemble
If it makes her happy: Sheryl Crow didn't put a foot wrong when it came to picking out her ensemble for the night
If it makes her happy: Sheryl Crow didn't put a foot wrong when it came to picking out her ensemble for the night
If it makes her happy: Sheryl Crow didn't put a foot wrong when it came to picking out her ensemble
Carrie is set to perform with singer Brad Paisley and the pair recently joked that they were leaving it until the last minute.
'We still don't know what we're doing,' Brad told ABC this week.
Modern country legend Sheryl Crow made a grande entrance looking absolutely flawless in a black gown.
The All I Wanna Do singer - who turned 51 this year - looked incredible with glimmering gold jewelery and her pushed back.
Mr and Mrs Country: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert look like the perfect couple as they attend the CMAs together in style
Mr and Mrs Country: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert look like the perfect couple as they attend the CMAs together in style
Keeping the Faith: Country star Hill arrives at the CMAs looking like a Grecian Goddess in her flowing white gown
Keeping the Faith: Country star Hill arrives at the CMAs looking like a Grecian Goddess in her flowing white gown
Keeping the Faith: Country star Hill arrives at the CMAs looking like a Grecian Goddess in her flowing white gown
Competing country couples: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gave some of the other musicians couples a run for their money with their stylish outfits
Competing country couples: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gave some of the other musicians couples a run for their money with their stylish outfits
Arriving without his wife Nicole Kidman, was country star Keith Urban, who spoke about the current popularity of his genre of music.
'It's always gone in cycles, you know,' he said, and will perform the duet We Were Us with Miranda Lambert.
'We haven't had bands for a long time. That might be the next thing. You've got guys, and girls, and bands and then hats and ball caps, and then girls' mid-riffs, we go through everything.'
Going solo: Keith Urban arrived at the country music bash without his wife Nicole Kidman by his side
Going solo: Keith Urban arrived at the country music bash without his wife Nicole Kidman by his side
Pretty in peach: Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale brightened up the red carpet in her gorgeous cream dress
Lucy Hale
Pretty in peach: Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale brightened up the red carpet in her gorgeous cream dress
American Beautiful: The Henningsens - Brian Henningsen, his son Aaron, and daughter Clara - are all smiles as they pose together on the carpet
American Beautiful: The Henningsens - Brian Henningsen, his son Aaron, and daughter Clara - are all smiles as they pose together on the carpet
The 47th annual awards are hosted by Carrie and Brad Paisley.
Taylor Swift and newcomer Kacey Musgraves lead with six nominations each; Miranda Lambert has five.
Taylor is nominated for her third entertainer of the year award, the night's top honor, and already has two wins Wednesday with Tim McGraw and Urban after the CMA announced their Highway Don't Care collaboration won musical event and music video of the year.
The Woman She Is: Country Kellie Pickler wowed in her black-sequined dress and 50s style hairdo
The Woman She Is: Country Kellie Pickler wowed in her black-sequined dress and 50s style hairdo
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler
Small Town Girl: Kellie Pickler certainly made a big impression on the red carpet in her sexy black dress
The I Knew You Were Trouble singer also is still up for album of the year and female vocalist.
And though it won't show on her official tally for the night, the 23-year-old pop star will be presented with the CMA's Pinnacle Award.
The award goes to artists who take country music to a worldwide audience. Garth Brooks is the only previous winner; he won in 2005.
A rose by any name: Newcomer Kacey Musgraves looked angelic in her netted cream dress at the awards show
A rose by any name: Newcomer Kacey Musgraves looked angelic in her netted cream dress at the awards show
Drama: Stars of the country music show Nashville Joy Williams and Connie Britton also arrived at the event in matching black
Drama: Stars of the country music show Nashville Joy Williams and Connie Britton also arrived at the event in matching black
Living it up! Jase and Missy Robertson from A&E's popular reality TV show Duck Dynasty arrive for a good time
Living it up! Jase and Missy Robertson from A&E's popular reality TV show Duck Dynasty arrive for a good time
Like Taylor, Miranda has been a darling of the 6,000 CMA voters with seven trophies since 2010.
With smart songwriting, a progressive bent and a strong sense of self like country's other top women, Kacey made an auspicious mainstream country debut this year with her album Same Trailer Different Park.

She's up for album, female vocalist, new artist and single of the year. And she scored two song of the year nominations for co-writing Miranda's hit Mama's Broken Heart and her own Merry Go `Round.
Kacey received the most nominations by a female artist in her debut year, and brought her grandmother Barbara Musgraves to the show to celebrate. Turns out Nana Barbara, who made the drive up from Mineola, Texas, was Kacey's first booking agent when she was 10.
Cute couple: Country singer Jake Owen and model Lacey Buchanan pose together at the CMAs
Cute couple: Country singer Jake Owen and model Lacey Buchanan pose together at the CMAs
American Idol star Scotty McCreery
Hot property: American Idol star Scotty McCreery and Dustin Lynch attend the 47th annual CMA Awards
Hot property: American Idol star Scotty McCreery and Dustin Lynch attend the 47th annual CMA Awards
Interested, Taylor? Chris Carmack - also known as Will Lexington from the hit show Nashville - no doubt made a few hearts swoon on the red carpet
Interested, Taylor? Chris Carmack - also known as Will Lexington from the hit show Nashville - no doubt made a few hearts swoon on the red carpet
Dreaming With Their Eyes Open: Country star Clay Walker and wife Jennifer Walker arrive in black ensembles for the big night
Dreaming With Their Eyes Open: Country star Clay Walker and wife Jennifer Walker arrive in black ensembles for the big night
X Factor star Hayley Orrantia
Striking a pose: X Factor star Hayley Orrantia and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley put their hands on their hips
Striking a pose: X Factor star Hayley Orrantia and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley put their hands on their hips
'I think I'm going to cry my false eyelashes off,' Barbara Musgraves said.
Like Kacey, the fellas in Florida Georgia Line were thinking family on country music's big night. Turns out they're mama's boys after Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley brought their mothers, Amy Clotfelter and Mary Margaret Kelley.
'It's definitely surreal,' Clotfelter said.
Forget The Voice, what about his looks! Hunky Blake Shelton certainly scrubbed up well for the event
Forget The Voice, what about his looks! Hunky Blake Shelton certainly scrubbed up well for the event
Musician Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry
Musician Colbie Caillat attends the 47th annual CMA Awards
Showing their stripes: Musicians Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry and Colbie Caillat attend the CMA Awards
Sultry: Singer and One Tree Hill actress Jana Kramer smouldered in her pretty dress
Sultry: Singer and One Tree Hill actress Jana Kramer smouldered in her pretty dress
Flower girl: Jana Kramer arrives in style at the 47th annual CMA Awards
Flower girl: Jana Kramer arrives in style at the 47th annual CMA Awards
Miranda, who will be going for her fourth straight female vocalist win, is up for single of the year and shares three nominations with her Pistol Annies trio.
There's no safe money on the winners this year. But at some point voters will begin acknowledging the so-called bro country movement - typified by hunky dudes often wearing ball caps and tight pants.
Platinum-tinged rising acts like Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line rule the radio with coolers full of cold ones and good vibes.
Glam: Rachel Smith, from Clarksville, Tennessee, who won the Miss USA pageant in 2007, certainly lived up to her title
Glam: Rachel Smith, from Clarksville, Tennessee, who won the Miss USA pageant in 2007, certainly lived up to her title
Still legally blonde: Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy looked pretty in her cream and lace outfit
Still legally blonde: Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy looked pretty in her cream and lace outfit
Still legally blonde: Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy looked pretty in her cream and lace outfit
Do you regret tat? The Voice champ Cassadee Pope shows off her arm inking as she arrives on the red carpet
Do you regret tat? The Voice champ Cassadee Pope shows off her arm inking as she arrives on the red carpet
Dream becomes Reality: The Voice star Cassadee Pope enjoys her moment in the spotlight
Dream becomes Reality: The Voice star Cassadee Pope enjoys her moment in the spotlight
Dream becomes Reality: The Voice star Cassadee Pope enjoys her moment in the spotlight
Meanwhile, veteran George Strait is going for his third entertainer of the year award as he retires from the road, and Bob Dylan is the co-writer on song-of-the-year nominee 'Wagon Wheel' with Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show.
Voters could easily make an argument for any of the five entertainer of the year nominees.
Blake Shelton is a five-time nominee who only seems to get more popular. Jason Aldean is about due for the award as a major architect of country's modernization and a touring titan.
Sparkle: Nashville actress Chaley Rose wore a full-length shimmering gown that helped her stand out
Sparkle: Nashville actress Chaley Rose wore a full-length shimmering gown that helped her stand out
Hot boys: Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson of the band Love and Theft showed off their southern style
Hot boys: Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson of the band Love and Theft showed off their southern style
And Bryan is arguably country's hottest star after winning the rival Academy of Country Music's entertainer trophy in April and putting out 2013's best-selling album in the genre.
All of the entertainer of the year nominees will perform with Strait, joining Alan Jackson to salute the late George Jones.
The Zac Brown Band will be joined by Foo Fighter Dave Grohl, Hunter Hayes has invited Jason Mraz to perform during the three-hour show and most of country's biggest stars will take the stage.
The CMA also will pay tribute to Kenny Rogers.
She's with the band: Musicians Neil Perry and Reid Perry join Kimberly on the red carpet
She's with the band: Musicians Neil Perry and Reid Perry join Kimberly on the red carpet
Point At Him! Singer Justin Moore and his wife Kate arrive looking like one smooth couple
Point At Him! Singer Justin Moore and his wife Kate arrive looking like one smooth couple

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