On the red carpet at the Country Music Association Awards (15 images)

Celebrities arrived on the red carpet of the Country Music AssociationAwards held November 8, 2017, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Country musicians Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were set to host the 51st annual CMA Awards.

Photos by John Sommers II/UPI

Carrie Underwood is hosting the awards show -- along with Brad Paisley -- for the 10th time.

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Garth Brooks is nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

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Lady Antebellum were nominated for Vocal Group of the Year and Album of the Year for Heart Break.

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Kelsea Ballerini, accompanied by Morgan Evans, was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year.

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