Nov 14, 2018 at 7:17 pm

Caleb Lee Hutchinson Joins 'American Idol' Alums at CMA Awards 2018!

Caleb Lee Hutchinson suits up for the 2018 CMA Awards!

The 19-year-old singer and runner-up on the 16th season of American Idol hit the red carpet at the event held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

He was joined by Kellie Pickler, a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol – who wowed in a one-shoulder yellow gown – as well as Scotty McCreery, who won the 10th season of the series.

Also in attendance was Kellie‘s Pickler & Ben talk show co-host, Ben Aaron, and Scotty‘s wife, Gabi Dugal.

If you didn’t know, Caleb is dating American Idol season 16 winner, Maddie Poppe!

Watch Caleb‘s cute Instagram video inviting his mom to the show below.

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Fresh of the plane, just got home and had to tell my momma who I wanted my date to the CMAs to be, I think she’s willing to go with me!

A post shared by Caleb Lee Hutchinson (@calebleemusic) on Nov 12, 2018 at 5:39pm PST