The Country Music Awards were held on Wednesday night. The big winners were Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Zach Top. Interestingly enough, Vince Gill, who leans more to the left than most people in country music, was awarded the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Anyway, everyone’s favorite country boy and city gal, Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley, had themselves a nice little date night at the awards. They must be back in the States to celebrate American Thanksgiving next week. BRC and Liz were also there as presenters. Naturally, while on the red carpet, they served us some good ole fashion CMA fashion lewks.

Billy Ray Cyrus stepped out for an extra special date night with girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley at the Country Music Association Awards. The actress, 60, and Country crooner, 64, were both presenters at the awards.

Hurley presented the single of the year award, which went to Ella Langley and Riley Green for their hit song “You Look Like You Love Me.” Sporting a floor-length gown and platform heels, Hurley sizzled in red while Cyrus opted for a black ensemble complete with a silk shirt and a cowboy hat.

In an Instagram post Nov. 19, just before the ceremony, Cyrus shared a shot of the two on the red carpet, accompanied by the caption: “Our first date in Nashville. Actually in the US! So grateful for tonight.”

Earlier this month, announcing that he and Hurley would present together at the CMAs, Cyrus took to Instagram to honor their nascent romance.

“Counting down to the CMAs with Elizabeth,” he wrote in a Nov. 18 post. “We bonded over our love of all things country, especially country music!!! She turned me onto the hit show ‘Nashville’ and we watched it all summer. Heading downtown to the sights and sounds of the heart of Music City feels like our first date.”

“So excited and honored to be a part of such a special night … and share it with such a special girl,” he wrote.

[From USA Today]

Overall, I think Elizabeth looks great. I don’t think she needs the big slit right down the front of the dress, but I won’t hold it against her too much. Red is a great color on her, and her attire is appropriate for an awards show like the CMAs. My only critique would be to go easy on the eyeliner, but even that can be excused as dressing for the occasion. I see that Billy is back to his cowboy-Dave Grohl cosplay. The suit is fine but could be tailored just a little bit. I don’t mind that hat either because it goes with the ensemble. I just can’t get past the sunglasses. It’s such a dated look. It does seem like they had a good time, though, and that they’re still having fun together. I’m only surprised that Damian Hurley wasn’t with them because he rarely misses the chance to pop up on a red carpet with his mother.

Speaking of Damian, the British gossip mill has been in overdrive lately, claiming that he and Liz are on the outs thanks to her spending all of her free time with Billy Ray. He denied it, and I believe him. From the pictures we’ve seen of the three of them together and the way that Liz and Billy have spoken about blending their families, I don’t get the impression that there’s any bad blood.

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