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# The Shiny and the Sparkly of the 2021 CMTs
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/the-shiny-and-the-sparkly-of-the-2021-cmts/
- Published: 2021-06-10T13:45:13.000Z
- Updated: 2021-06-10T01:15:28.000Z
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 08:15

## Kelsea Ballerini in LaQuan Smith

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_editorial_12042945ak-1623284270.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock (12042945ak) Kelsea Ballerini CMT Music Awards, Arrivals, Nashville, Tennessee, USA - 09 Jun 2021

I know I've made this joke a million times before -- this blog is nearly 17 years old, I am RECYCLING -- but this time it's literally true: I absolutely had a Barbie who looked just like this. This is not a ding, thought: This is totally whimsical and fun and she looks really cute in it. Bring out your pink pleather, friends, we're all back out in the world! (I kinda wish they were real cigarette pants, rather than having those zippered ankles but eh. That's a nitpick.)

## Lainey Wilson

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_editorial_12042945de-1623284310.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock (12042945de) Lainey Wilson CMT Music Awards, Arrivals, Nashville, Tennessee, USA - 09 Jun 2021

This feels like what Sandy from *Grease* would wear in college, after she and Danny break up and go their separate ways and she falls in love with a dude who's really into country music. That's not really a complaint! This IS the place to dress like that!

## Iliza Shlesinger

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_editorial_12042945co-1623284297.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock (12042945co) Iliza Shlesinger CMT Music Awards, Arrivals, Nashville, Tennessee, USA - 09 Jun 2021

I am sad we didn't leave this Unfinished Bodice situation back in the before times, but I might argue that if you ARE going to do this, you need to style it very carefully so you don't just look unfinished. I think she needs more intentional earrings?

## Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_editorial_12042945cg-1623284283.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock (12042945cg) Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town CMT Music Awards, Arrivals, Nashville, Tennessee, USA - 09 Jun 2021

This dress is CUTE and these boots are a HOOT. ENJOY IT, Little Big Town!

## Tenille Arts in LBV

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_editorial_12042945j-1623284323.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock (12042945j) Tenille Arts CMT Music Awards, Arrivals, Nashville, Tennessee, USA - 09 Jun 2021

This is fully gorgeous on her! (I sort of wish she'd worn it at something that was more uptight than the CMTs but I get wanting to get out there in your fave gown ASAP now that we can do that.)

## Lindsay Ell

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/06/shutterstock_editorial_12042945o-1623284336.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock (12042945o) Lindsay Ell CMT Music Awards, Arrivals, Nashville, Tennessee, USA - 09 Jun 2021

I fully respect a person who takes her walking boot and wraps it in metallic fabric to match her dress. (The sneaker is cute, too, and makes the dress a little less cheesy.) THAT'S how you do it.

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