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Garth Brooks is paying tribute.

The country superstar led a moment of silence dedicated to the 12 people killed at the Borderline Bar & Grill at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

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“On behalf of our country music community I want to say that tonight’s show is lovingly dedicated to the 12 individuals who we lost far too soon just a week ago tonight at the Borderline in Thousand Oaks, California,” he said.

“Tonight let’s celebrate their lives, let the music unite us with love and their enduring memory. So please join me now in a moment of silence.”

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Kacey Musgraves dazzles on the 2018 CMA Awards red carpet!

The 30-year-old “High Horse” singer attended the event held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

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She donned a long-sleeve, sheer black top with gold details underneath a black suit jacket, matching pants and shoes, and bright red lipstick, styling her sleek black locks into a middle part.

Kacey is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year tonight, against Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, and Carrie Underwood. Her album Golden Hour is also up for Album of the Year.

She’ll also take the stage for a performance!

Did you know that today marks Kacey‘s 10-year anniversary of moving to Nashville? Check out her tweet below!

FYI: Kacey is wearing Versace.

Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins make one picture perfect couple at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 28-year-old country singer looked cool in a navy blazer while his 29-year-old wife stunned in a pink ballgown.

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Also joining Thomas on the red carpet was fellow country star Kane Brown and his new wife Katelyn Jae.

Thomas is nominated for three awards tonight including Male Vocalist of the Year!

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Olivia Culpo is looking chic!

The 26-year-old Reprisal actress looked chic on the red carpet at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

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Olivia will hit the stage to present during the evening’s ceremony.

“Bring your other sister to work day. @cma ‘s let’s do this! @sophiaculpo,” she captioned a cute photo of herself sitting in the audience alongside her sister, Sophie Culpo.

Tune in to watch the 2018 CMA Awards on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET!

FYI: Olivia is wearing an Aadnevik dress, Rene Caovilla shoes, and an Edie Parker clutch.

Luke Bryan flashes his pearly whites at the 2018 CMA Awards!

The 42-year-old “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” singer and his wife Caroline Boyer, 38, stepped out for the event held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

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Luke is up for Entertainer of the Year tonight! He’s up against Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton, and Keith Urban.

Luke is also performing “What Makes You Country,” which will spotlight some of country music’s rising stars. The song is the title track off Bryan‘s newest album, released in 2017.

FYI: Luke is wearing a Cartier watch. Caroline is wearing JN Jewels rings.

Cassadee Pope 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 29-year-old singer and 2012 The Voice winner looked so cool in a printed black and blue gown as she arrived at country music’s biggest night of the year.

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Joining Cassadee at the awards show were fellow The Voice alums including Raelynn and Danielle Bradbery.

Make sure to tune into the CMAs on ABC right now!

FYI: Danielle is wearing a Jovani gown.

Bebe Rexha is looking stunning!

The 29-year-old “Meant To Be” singer hit the red carpet at the 2018 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 14) in Nashville, Tenn.

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Bebe will be performing “Meant To Be” with Florida Georgia Line during the evening’s ceremony. She is nominated for Single of the Year for “Meant To Be,” as well as Musical Event of the Year.

“Tell me you love me,” she captioned a photo of herself heading to the event.

FYI: Bebe is wearing a custom Coach dress.