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The Belle of the Ball has arrived!

Lauren Alaina looks dazzles in a baby-blue, sparkling gown as she arrives at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

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Joining Lauren on the red carpet was her fiance Alex Hopkins.

Lauren is nominated for New Artist of the Year tonight.

You can check out the full list of nominees here – Make sure you tune into the CMA Awards live on ABC right now!

FYI: Lauren is wearing a Randi Rahm gown.

Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line are teaming up once again on stage!

The “I’m A Mess” singer and the “Simple” country duo performed their hit single “Meant To Be” at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

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“Tell me you love me,” Bebe captioned a photo of herself heading to the event on her Instagram.

Also pictured below: Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line, 1-year-old daughter Olivia and wife Hayley Hubbard hit the red carpet on Wednesday (November 14) at the 2018 CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn.

FYI: Bebe is wearing a JN Jewels ring.

Lionel Richie, Rita Wilson, and Dennis Quaid team up at the 2018 CMA Awards!

The 69-year-old “All Night Long” singer, the 62-year-old My Big Fat Greek Wedding actress, and the 64-year-old Kin actor stepped out for the event held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

All three stars took the stage as presenters during the show.

“[Acting and singing are] both very different,” Rita told ET on the carpet. “I would say that music, for me, is something that I feel more creatively satisfied or connected to because it’s so pure. It’s such a pure expression of who I am. With acting, it’s great because sometimes you’re, it has nothing to do with who you are, so you’re liberated by that. And I feel lucky that I’ve been able to support myself in this business for so many years.”

“I’m always singing for [husband Tom Hanks]!” she added. “Always, definitely!”

FYI: Rita is wearing Jenny Packham.

It’s going to be another boy for Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher!

During their opening at the 2018 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (November 14), the 35-year-old country star shared with Brad Paisley that she’s having a boy – after he revealed the gender of her first son years ago.

“Hey, remember last time when I accidentally revealed the gender of your baby?” the 46-year-old rocker asked Carrie who responded with, “I mean, who could ever forget #BradBlewIt?”

Brad then pressed Carrie into spilling the beans saying – “Seriously Carrie, give me a little baby hint? Johnny or June? Keith or Nicole. Garth or Trisha. Tim or Faith. George or Tammy. Waylon or Willie?”

The last one — two friends, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, slid among famous romantic country couples – helped Carrie make the big reveal.

“Oh my gosh — Willie, it’s a Willie ok!?” Carrie finally admitted.

Carrie and Mike are already parents to 3-year-old son Isaiah.

Dierks Bentley and Cassidy Black couple up at the 2018 CMA Awards!

The 42-year-old “Woman, Amen” singer and his wife hit the red carpet at the event held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

Dierks donned a grey checked suit with a black shirt and tie and a dark red handkerchief, and Cassidy wore a plunging black jumpsuit with a black ribbon.

Dierks is up for Male Vocalist of the Year tonight against Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, and Keith Urban. His album The Mountain is also nominated for Album of the Year.

Dierks will also take the stage to perform “Burning Man” with Brothers Osborne! The song was up for Musical Event of the Year, but lost to David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney‘s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.”

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush hit the red carpet as they arrive at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 44-year-old singer looked so glam in a sparkling, nude-colored gown while her Sugarland co-singer rocked a navy, velvet blazer and a fedora for the show.

Also stepping out for the show were Brother Osborne members TJ Osborne & John Osborne.

You can check out the full list of nominees here – Make sure you tune into the CMA Awards live on ABC right now!

FYI: Jennifer is wearing an Uel Camilo dress and APM Monaco jewelry.

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Martina McBride strikes a pose on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 52-year-old country star wen glam in a black gown and diamond star earrings as she stepped out for the show.

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Martina will be hitting the stage during the show to present an award.

You can check out the full list of nominees here – Make sure you tune into the CMA Awards live on ABC right now!