01of 24KELSEA BALLERINI & MORGAN EVANSMorgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini.Jason Kempin/GettyThough she admittedthey probably spent “like less than 30” percent of their first year of marriage together, Ballerini and her husband looked smitten on the carpet at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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KELSEA BALLERINI & MORGAN EVANS
Morgan Evans and Kelsea Ballerini.Jason Kempin/Getty
Though she admittedthey probably spent “like less than 30” percent of their first year of marriage together, Ballerini and her husband looked smitten on the carpet at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD & MIKE FISHER
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher, November 2018.John Shearer/WireImage
03of 24MICHAEL RAY & CARLY PEARCECarly Pearce and Michael Ray at the 2018 CMA Awards.Terry Wyatt/GettyThe new couple adorably made their red carpet debut. “I just walked the carpet with the most beautiful woman — Miss Carly Pearce — for the first time,”Ray told PEOPLE. “We took some photos…we’ve been drinking wine [and] hanging out, just taking it in. It’s country’s night to party.”
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MICHAEL RAY & CARLY PEARCE
Carly Pearce and Michael Ray at the 2018 CMA Awards.Terry Wyatt/Getty
The new couple adorably made their red carpet debut. “I just walked the carpet with the most beautiful woman — Miss Carly Pearce — for the first time,”Ray told PEOPLE. “We took some photos…we’ve been drinking wine [and] hanging out, just taking it in. It’s country’s night to party.”
04of 24GARTH BROOKS & TRISHA YEARWOODGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.Terry Wyatt/FilmMagicBrooks proved he’s the “best date ever,“fluffing his wife’s collaron the carpet.
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GARTH BROOKS & TRISHA YEARWOOD
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.Terry Wyatt/FilmMagic
Brooks proved he’s the “best date ever,“fluffing his wife’s collaron the carpet.
05of 24MAREN MORRIS & RYAN HURDMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd.Terry Wyatt/GettyMorris and Hurd showed the couple that shines together, stays together.
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MAREN MORRIS & RYAN HURD
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd.Terry Wyatt/Getty
Morris and Hurd showed the couple that shines together, stays together.
06of 24BRANTLEY GILBERT & AMBER COCHRANJason Kempin/GettyThe high school sweethearts shared their secret tomarriage success with PEOPLE: “I just listen,” he said, then quickly backpedaling, “Okay, I lied to you. Itryto listen.”
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BRANTLEY GILBERT & AMBER COCHRAN
Jason Kempin/Getty
The high school sweethearts shared their secret tomarriage success with PEOPLE: “I just listen,” he said, then quickly backpedaling, “Okay, I lied to you. Itryto listen.”
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JASON & BRITTANY ALDEAN
Jason Aldean and wife Brittany.Terry Wyatt/FilmMagic
08of 24BRIAN & BRITTNEY KELLEY AND TYLER & HAYLEY HUBBARDJohn Shearer/WireImageTheFlorida Georgia Lineguys are never at an awards show without their lovely wives.
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BRIAN & BRITTNEY KELLEY AND TYLER & HAYLEY HUBBARD
John Shearer/WireImage
TheFlorida Georgia Lineguys are never at an awards show without their lovely wives.
09of 24THOMAS RHETT & LAUREN AKINSJohn Shearer/WireImage"So proud of you honey,“Akins shared in an Instagramahead of the couple’s trip to the CMA Awards.
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THOMAS RHETT & LAUREN AKINS
“So proud of you honey,“Akins shared in an Instagramahead of the couple’s trip to the CMA Awards.
10of 24CHRIS LANE & LAUREN BUSHNELLChris Lane and Lauren Bushnell at the CMA Awards.John Shearer/WireImage“I finally found my take back home girl,”Lane told PEOPLEof Bushnell on the red carpet Wednesday night, quoting his hit 2017 Tori Kelly duet, “Take Back Home Girl.” He adds, “See what I did there?”
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CHRIS LANE & LAUREN BUSHNELL
Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell at the CMA Awards.John Shearer/WireImage
“I finally found my take back home girl,”Lane told PEOPLEof Bushnell on the red carpet Wednesday night, quoting his hit 2017 Tori Kelly duet, “Take Back Home Girl.” He adds, “See what I did there?”
11of 24SCOTTY MCCREERY & GABI DUGALJason Kempin/Getty“She’s my biggest fan, but at the same time she couldn’t care less — which is awesome,” McCreery told PEOPLEof his wife of five months. “I get home and she’s like, ‘Just go take out the trash and do the laundry.'”
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SCOTTY MCCREERY & GABI DUGAL
“She’s my biggest fan, but at the same time she couldn’t care less — which is awesome,” McCreery told PEOPLEof his wife of five months. “I get home and she’s like, ‘Just go take out the trash and do the laundry.'”
12of 24LAUREN ALAINA & ALEX HOPKINSLauren Alaina and Alex Hopkins.Terry Wyatt/FilmMagicThe country starlet was happy to show off her engagement ring from Hopkins,who proposed in July.
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LAUREN ALAINA & ALEX HOPKINS
Lauren Alaina and Alex Hopkins.Terry Wyatt/FilmMagic
The country starlet was happy to show off her engagement ring from Hopkins,who proposed in July.
13of 24RUSSELL & KAILEY DICKERSONJason Kempin/GettyThe couple shared a sweet smooch for the cameras.
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RUSSELL & KAILEY DICKERSON
The couple shared a sweet smooch for the cameras.
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ABBY LAW & DAN SMYERS AND SHAY MOONEY & HANNAH BILLINGSLEY
The guys of Dan + Shay both tied the knot last year, and brought their brides along to the show.
15of 24FRANKIE BALLARD & CHRISTINA MURPHYTerry Wyatt/GettyAnother newlywed couple, Ballard and Murphy goofed off for the cameras.
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FRANKIE BALLARD & CHRISTINA MURPHY
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Another newlywed couple, Ballard and Murphy goofed off for the cameras.
16of 24DIERKS BENTLEY & CASSIDY BLACKJason Kempin/GettyAhead of his performance, Bentley hit the carpet with his wife of nearly 13 years.
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DIERKS BENTLEY & CASSIDY BLACK
Ahead of his performance, Bentley hit the carpet with his wife of nearly 13 years.
17of 24WALKER & LANEY HAYESWalker and Laney Hayes.John Shearer/WireImageThe singer made a point to point out his lovely wife.
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WALKER & LANEY HAYES
Walker and Laney Hayes.John Shearer/WireImage
The singer made a point to point out his lovely wife.
18of 24KANE BROWN & KATELYN JAEKatelyn and Kane Brown.John Shearer/WireImageBrown and Jae married just three weeks ago, but managed to make it from their honeymoon to the CMA Awards.
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KANE BROWN & KATELYN JAE
Katelyn and Kane Brown.John Shearer/WireImage
Brown and Jae married just three weeks ago, but managed to make it from their honeymoon to the CMA Awards.
19of 24JORDAN DAVIS & KRISTEN O’CONNORJordan Davis and wife Kristen.John Shearer/WireImageThe couple kept it color-coordinated for Wednesday night’s awards.
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JORDAN DAVIS & KRISTEN O’CONNOR
Jordan Davis and wife Kristen.John Shearer/WireImage
The couple kept it color-coordinated for Wednesday night’s awards.
20of 24GRANGER SMITH & AMBER BARTLETTJason Kempin/GettyThe singer and his wife of eight years made it a date night.
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GRANGER SMITH & AMBER BARTLETT
The singer and his wife of eight years made it a date night.
21of 24JON PARDI & SUMMER DUNCANJon Pardi and Summer Duncan.John Shearer/WireImagePardi recently told PEOPLEhow his girlfriend joins him on the road — and she joined him at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards, too.
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JON PARDI & SUMMER DUNCAN
Jon Pardi and Summer Duncan.John Shearer/WireImage
Pardi recently told PEOPLEhow his girlfriend joins him on the road — and she joined him at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards, too.
22of 24MINDY ELLIS & CRAIG CAMPBELLTerry Wyatt/FilmMagicAnother couple who had a little fun with photographers during their walk down the carpet.
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MINDY ELLIS & CRAIG CAMPBELL
Terry Wyatt/FilmMagic
Another couple who had a little fun with photographers during their walk down the carpet.
23of 24RODNEY ATKINS & ROSE FALCONRodney (L) and Rose Falcon Atkins.Terry Wyatt/FilmMagicThe new parents made it an adorable date on Wednesday night.
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RODNEY ATKINS & ROSE FALCON
Rodney (L) and Rose Falcon Atkins.Terry Wyatt/FilmMagic
The new parents made it an adorable date on Wednesday night.
24of 24BRETT YOUNG & TAYLOR MILLSJason Kempin/GettyYoung opened up about the couple’s Nov. 3 nuptials and subsequent honeymoon on the carpet, telling PEOPLE the lovebirds were “chasing the sun” for two weeks before coming to Nashville for the CMA Awards.
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BRETT YOUNG & TAYLOR MILLS
Young opened up about the couple’s Nov. 3 nuptials and subsequent honeymoon on the carpet, telling PEOPLE the lovebirds were “chasing the sun” for two weeks before coming to Nashville for the CMA Awards.
source: people.com
