The stars of one of my guilty pleasure shows, Nashville, were out at last night’s CMA Awards. (We’ll have more fashion for you shortly and here’s a link to the list of winners.) That’s probably because both the CMA Awards and Nashville air on ABC. Many of the lesser characters and hot guys from Nashville were there, which was a pleasure to see. (I didn’t spot Hayden Panettiere or Clare Bown though.) I’ll include some of the guys from Nashville further down and in the gallery as most of you won’t recognize them. If you’re not watching this show, give it a chance! I’m not even a country music fan and I love the music, it’s more pop and country fusion, and the storylines are soapy and fun.
First off we have presenter and Nashville star Connie Britton looking a little overdone. She’s in a fishtail Georges Hobeika gown with sequin cap sleeves. I find Connie’s dress and styling to be “off” somehow here, although I can’t quite put my finger on it. Maybe it’s just how cookie-cutter this looks, as pretty as it is. I love her though, she’s an excellent actress and she brings so much to her characters on the small screen.
Next we have Brad Paisley’s wife, actress Kimberly Williams Paisley, also from Nashville. I didn’t realize this actress was Brad Paisley’s wife until I saw these photos! She plays the clinging mistress to Connie’s character’s ex husband. There’s something you really despise about her conniving character, Peggy, which I guess means she’s a good actress.
Kimberly is in ML Monique Lhuillier, one of my favorite designers. I love this strapless gown with contemporary lines. This is a knockout dress.
Moving on we have Kellie Pickler in Georges Chakra Couture. Kellie is growing her hair out after shaving her head last year in solidarity with a friend battling breast cancer.
In terms of Kellie’s dress, the bustline with the one pointy boob is bizarre to me and makes her look like a Disney villain. It’s edgy and fun though. Her styling needs a lot of work. The bleached blonde hair needs a re-do and her makeup is too garish. With some softer touches she would have been gorgeous.
Presenter Lucy Hale of Pretty Little Liars was in a tiered mullet Julien Macdonald gown. I would like this dress if the back wasn’t so long, but then it might be too informal for the event. Overall it’s a miss for me.
And finally Kacey Musgraves in Blumarine. This is one of those see-through short/long gowns that looks weird on just about everyone. The part underneath looks like an underwire corset. I was hoping that trend would die out over a year ago. Maybe it did. Kacey won best new artist last night. I guess she didn’t look thrilled to be there though. Perez Hilton has a close up of her looking sad and bored.
Oh here are some of the other Nashville people that I promised! I’m just going to include the hot guys as the main stars were largely absent except for Connie Britton. Here we have Chris Carmack (blonde guy with buzz cut, plays Will), Sam Palladio (glasses, he’s Gunnar) and Charles Eston (tall older guy, Deacon). We’re missing my favorite hot guy on the show, Jonathan Jackson, he plays Avery. I’ve enjoyed his character’s evolution on the show.
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What’s “off” with Connie Britton is the Peter Pan collar on that dress. I don’t care if it’s covered in sparkles, if you’re older than 12, you can’t wear a PP collar.
BUT I love that Nashville show. She’s great on it and I’m jealous of her “lankiness”. It’s totally not what I usually watch, but I got sucked in and now I can’t miss an episode. Go figure.
I just can’t think or say anything bad about Mrs. Coach.
Ha! Mrs Coach, indeed.
And I’ve got an enormous crush on Charles Eston. Mmmmmmmmmmm.
I love Nashville too! And yeah I thought Avery was the WORST at the beginning and now I’m not even mad about….certain things that are happening w his character (don’t want to spoil anything!)
Side note: Chris carmack plays Will, not Deacon.
Ok I will fix that! I did it too fast.
I’m pulling for Avery, too. Love Nashville!
Connie Britton reminded me a bit of Faith Hill, before she started looking odd.
Love Nashvile. Thanks for post. Christ Carmack isn’t Deacon though.
Connie always looks off on the red carpet. Wonderful actress. Beautiful woman. But red carpet style is not her thing. At the Emmy’s she looked like she had rubbed orange oil all over her body. With her hair, it is easy to look too orange and she nearly always overdoes the tanner.
Blonde buzz guy does not play Deacon, fyi. Plays Will.
I know, it’s a typo, will fix!
I agree. She is a beautiful woman though I am not sure if Connie is a wonderful actress. Good actress, yes but I don’t know if I put her in the top tier of actresses.
And the dress is too promish. Connie looks good in it but just isn’t a red carpet address. Kimberly Williams Paisley’s dress to me stole the show.
The top 3 dresses, yes but the bottom 2 are a no for me. I don’t watch Nashville and forgotten how hot Joshua Jackson is, I might have to start tuning in.
He is really really hot. I didn’t know he was such a hard core Christian, that really surprised me.
Joshua Jackson is not on Nashville..
Jonathan Jackson, I didn’t notice it said Joshua.
ha ha, what a dumbass I am.. I meant Jonathan Jackson, thanks for correcting it..
I love Connie and think she can do no wrong! I think everyone looked pretty good here and really don’t have a snarky thing to say about any of them.
I LOVE Nashville! It and Parenthood are my favorite shows on TV right now. Charles Esten is SO sexy.
I didn’t catch the beginning but when Kacey Musgraves won Best New Artist she was not wearing that dress. It was a really short yellow dress.
Love Kimberly’s dress. Love her and Brad together.
Kellie’s hair looks like white cotton candy sitting atop her head. Wish she would tone it down.
I just can’t with Kellie after that “Is Europe a country” debacle. Every time I see her I remember how stupid she is.
Why stupidity is considered cute is beyond me.
She said WHAT!?!?!
She said WHAT?!?
I love nashville!!! Connie and hayden is excellent in it. Love her on american horror story.
I feel like this is the best Connie Britton has looked at an awards show. I feel like she ALWAYS misses it. But this I dig.
Cute story about Brad Paisley and wife Kim. She was the daughter on Father of the Bride (she was the bride). Brad had always wanted to meet her, from seeing her in the movie and made it happen.
She was in his “I’m Gonna Miss Her” video. They have the cutest boys. Love them together.
Love Kimberly Williams Paisley! Gorgeous gown
I am way behind on this news, but I had no idea Kimberly Williams was married to Brad Paisley. And she’s aged very well since “Father of the Bride,” her dress last night looks amazing, so I think it’s fair to say she’s doing well for herself!
I only knew this because I’m a country music fan. They’ve been together a very, very long time. As a matter of fact I think he saw her on the movie and HAD to meet her and well history was made (not 100% sure on the details but recall reading something like that recently).
Nashville is one of my guilty pleasures, too. It was created by the woman who wrote Thelma and Louise, by the way. CB is one of my favorite tv actresses. I admit I sometimes hate-watch the show though because that girl who plays Scarlet does such a freaking over the top hillbilly interpretation of her character. She’s a great singer though.
I adore Connie Britton. Her hair is so gorgeous that she should just wear that! LOL
I like Connie’s except for the collar. Kimberley’s dress is great.
I enjoy Nashville – it’s totally soapy, but has some great music, and I love Connie.
Charles Eston is to die for.