All of Kelsea Ballerini's Looks at the 2023 CMT Awards

01of 08Host with the MostKelsea b.Emma McIntyre/GettyCMT Awards 2023 hostKelsea Ballerinihit the red carpet at Sunday night’s show in Austin in a sea green Dolce & Gabbana number styled simply with David Yurman jewels, clear heels and sleek hair. Oh,and new boyfriend Chase Stokeson her arm!

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Host with the Most

Kelsea b.Emma McIntyre/Getty

CMT Awards 2023 hostKelsea Ballerinihit the red carpet at Sunday night’s show in Austin in a sea green Dolce & Gabbana number styled simply with David Yurman jewels, clear heels and sleek hair. Oh,and new boyfriend Chase Stokeson her arm!

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A Somber Turn

Kelsea Ballerini.CBS

To open the show, Ballerini wore a black suit and remembered the six victims ofMonday’s Covenant School shooting in Nashville.

03of 08Silver BelleChristopher Polk/GettyWhile chatting up the crowd, Ballerini and co-hostKane Browndonned some sparkly cowboy hats to go with her shimmering silver minidress.

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Silver Belle

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While chatting up the crowd, Ballerini and co-hostKane Browndonned some sparkly cowboy hats to go with her shimmering silver minidress.

04of 08Purple ReignJason Kempin/GettyBallerini’s purple jumpsuit came with a special accessory: a purse that held a burrito!

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Purple Reign

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Ballerini’s purple jumpsuit came with a special accessory: a purse that held a burrito!

05of 08Green GoddessJason Kempin/GettyHalfway through the show, the singer was party-ready in another sparkly style, this one a neon green mini.

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Green Goddess

Halfway through the show, the singer was party-ready in another sparkly style, this one a neon green mini.

06of 08Flower ChildKelsea Ballerini.Jeff Kravitz/GettyFor her bubbly performance of “If You Go Down,” Ballerini sported a retro floral ensemble complete with big hair and backing fromRuPaul’s Drag Racecontestants Manila Luzon, Kennedy Davenport, Olivia Lux and Jan Sport — sending a message aboutrecent anti-drag legislationbeing introduced around the country.

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Flower Child

Kelsea Ballerini.Jeff Kravitz/Getty

For her bubbly performance of “If You Go Down,” Ballerini sported a retro floral ensemble complete with big hair and backing fromRuPaul’s Drag Racecontestants Manila Luzon, Kennedy Davenport, Olivia Lux and Jan Sport — sending a message aboutrecent anti-drag legislationbeing introduced around the country.

07of 08Thinking PinkJason Kempin/GettySlipping into one more look before the show wrapped, Ballerini signed off in a flirty, heart-embellished pink number accessorized with a big bun and dangly earrings.

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Thinking Pink

Slipping into one more look before the show wrapped, Ballerini signed off in a flirty, heart-embellished pink number accessorized with a big bun and dangly earrings.

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Behind the Hair

First: the prep. After washing her hair with theOGX Extra Strength Biotin & Collagen Shampoo & Conditioner, Lux began the styling process, using OGX ‘sSilk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Sprayfrom root to tip for extra shine. He then coated Ballerini’s ends with a few drops of theOGX 5-in-1 Frizz Free Miracle Gloss Keratin Smoothing Oil Miracle Gloss Sprayfor a layer of heat protection and hydration.

Next up: the blow out. “I blow-dried her hair over a natural bristle round brush to achieve a super silky, glossy finish,” Lux says. “Once her hair was dry, I used theGreat Lengths Tape-In Extensionsin a variety of shades to achieve a perfect result of full dimension. The pro color-matched each hair piece with Ballerini’s highlighted mane, which resulted in six rows of extensions in multiple shades of blonde.

Lux then “used a large curling iron to achieve bouncy voluminous waves with a lot of movement” and finished off with theOGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Weightless Healing Dry Oil Sprayfor “red-carpet shine.”

source: people.com