LAURA BELL BUNDYThe country newcomer goes for the gold in a draped, metallic-topped Sheri Bodell dress, Swarovski crystal-encrusted Rene Caovilla heels and an armload of bangle bracelets.
FAITH HILL & TIM MCGRAWEvery cowboy needs a lady! Tim's gorgeous wife balances his trademark country cool in an utterly feminine watercolor-print J. Mendel gown, VBH clutch and patent platforms.
LEANN RIMESIt's all about the studs for performer LeAnn, who cinches her bold Mara Hoffman minidress with a suede corset belt and adds on ankle-cuffed sandals and gold Neil Lane jewels.
KELLIE PICKLERFollowing her pal Taylor's lead, Kellie goes high-fashion in a Zuhair Murad black-and-gold embroidered party dress and matching statement jewelry – including a necklace from Nashville brand Sleeveless.
MIRANDA LAMBERT & BLAKE SHELTON"I feel like a disco ball!" Miranda told PEOPLE about her sequined Jovani dress as she took to the carpet with her fiancé, Blake. And as if she needed another reason to celebrate, she later won the female video of the year award.
TAYLOR SWIFTGoodbye curls! The sweet singer is walking straight in a brocade Galliano frock, embellished Lorraine Schwartz hoop earrings and Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim strappy sandals.
CARRIE UNDERWOODPerformance of the year winner Carrie goes for bold in a plunging, fuchsia chiffon Jenny Packham dress adorned with black crystal beading and accessorized with Swarovski earrings, a jeweled clutch (also by Jenny Packham), satin sandals and a simple ponytail.
