Hunter Hayes & Ed Sheeran - CMT Music Awards 2013

Hunter Hayes hits the purple carpet at the 2013 CMT Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (June 5) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 21-year-old country hottie was joined on the carpet by Pistol Annies singer Ashley Monroe. “Vocal warm ups, check. Red Carpet, check, next? Oh yeah! #CMTAwards here we go!!!!” Hunter tweeted.

The day before, Hunter was seen rehearsing for his big performance on the outdoor stage.

Ed Sheeran, who has been on tour with nominee Taylor Swift, was also in attendance at the show.

10+ pictures inside of Hunter Hayes and Ed Sheeran at the 2013 CMT Music Awards…