Lainey Wilson

Well, it's a mustard velvet suit, but she's accessorized it so much that they are the star. I like the turquoise, but it's the giant gold lion that really seals it for me.

Jake Owen

"Hello, I am Jake Owen, also known as the Paul Rudd of Luke Wilsons." (His jacket is super. Also I know Paul Rudd is random but the longer I stare at him, the more I see elements of Paul's grin. I don't know.)

Reyna Roberts

She moonlights as the devil's dance-cardio teacher.

Sam Williams and Christopher Beau

Sam (left) is apparently Hank Williams Jr.'s son. His suit is SNAPPY but the choker looks like a designer house-arrest bracelet.

Eric and Jessie James Decker in Area

I think she might be trying to fit too many books on that shelf.

Karen Fairchild in Alaia

I can see WAY too much here, but I'm pleased she found a use for her thneed, at least.

Jenee Fleenor

I love when people lean FULL COUNTRY at this. It's honestly what I want.

Kylie Morgan

That dress is GREAT. Hard approve.

Kimberly Schlapman in Azzi & Osta

I want to thank her for not getting her hair chemically straightened, as it feels like so many curlyheads do in their various industries. I am sorry she's stuck in Barbie for David's Bridal, but yay hair.

Caroline Jones

This is like her family heirloom tablecloth and placemat that she Pretty In Pink'd for the big night. She did a way better job than Andie did in that movie.

Bunnie and Jelly Roll

Did he tattoo "MOFO" on his fingers, or just write it in ball-point pen? Either way, wow.

Lady A

Hilary looks super -- that's a personal best. The other two clearly tied in with her but didn't stretch too hard.

O.N.E. the Duo: Tekitha and Prana Supreme Diggs

So, this is fun -- Tekitha used to be a house vocalist for Wu-Tang Clan, and must have hooked up with the RZA at some point because they are Prana's parents. The two of them shifted into being a country duo act, and they're pretty damn good at it and look awesome.

Runaway June

I gather some of the original band members did run away, so there are two replacements in here, but I don't know which ones. They were good with the monochrome memo, at least. The dress on the right is my favorite. I am also intrigued by Shoe Being Held Up By Many Chains. (I thought maybe they were part of the dress at first, but it SEEMS they're just the shoes?)

Rachel Smith

Well, I was always going to love this.

Caroline Boyer and Luke Bryan

I like her dress, but WOW, Caroline is tan. Walk it back a few shades.

Lindsey Ell

Sure! This is sexy and soapy.

Elle King and Dan Tooker

He looks like a dapper country detective. Her dress is aggressively fine. I miss her funky pantsuits.

Brendan McLaughlin and Miranda Lambert (in vintage Mugler)

Oooh, I do NOT love this direction for Miranda. It's a little cheesy. But not fun cheesy. I'm glad it's vintage, but also surprised it's Mugler.

Jason Aldean, Brittany Aldean

He looks like he's hoping everyone will believe he is Tim McGraw. (I know he's famous in his own right, but he will never be Tim McGraw.) Apparently Brittany and/or Jason are in some kind of HUGE feud with Maren Morris? Maren didn't walk the red carpet but was present in the auditorium. I admittedly did not Google the details but I'm PRETTY SURE from what I know of them both that I'm Team Maren.

Cole Hauser and Cynthia Daniel

Cole is on Yellowstone -- a runaway hit show, basically -- but his Wikipedia synopsis lists like 10 adequate projects and nary a mention of Yellowstone. So odd. Someone get in there and edit that for him. Cynthia looks lovely.

Cactus Moser and Wynonna Judd

WHAT A COAT. This must have been a very hard night for her, as she continues to grieve Naomi. She looks smashing.

Trea Swindle, from let, Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, of Chapel Hart

I love them. I gather they wrote a song that's like a riff on "Jolene" where they suggest that Jolene can have the stupid guy, and I love it. Danica's suit is GREAT, like a glass mosaic.

Carly Pearce

This almost looks like it belongs the other way around.

Danielle Bradbury in Monot

This is very pretty, and should be used for a beach wedding. It's also arguably the most sensible thing Monot has ever done.

Sarah Drew

This is sweet, but her makeup is VERY heavy, like someone set the face-blaster to Pageant.

Madie Font and Tae Kerr

Well I guess that's one way to achieve the bracelet look.

Ingrid Andress

Is her mood board all just Kaia Gerber and Zoe Kravitz?

Kelleigh Bannen in David Koma

Ooh, I love that serpentine neckline.

Sarah Buckley, Lachlan Buckley, Molly Buckley

Family band! Sarah's dress is the better of the two, but you can't argue with Molly's air of being OVER IT.

Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton

Why not! I like his array of hats. (I assume he DOES have an array? He's always in one. Not enough hats tonight.)

Ashley McBryde

She looks like a hybrid of Bonnie Raitt and Gretchen Wilson.

Caylee Hammack

And SHE kind of looks like Bella Thorne in a career-changing disguise. (Great purse; ditch the elbow fuzz.)

Morgan Wallen

... nope, sorry, still not a fan, Morgan. Take all the seats.

Don't Miss the Rest of the CMA Red Carpet

I beg thee. Wynonna killed it!