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Kelsea Ballerini Stuns in Sheer Red Christian Siriano Dress and Ruby Heels at CMA Awards

The monochrome look drew strong praise on Instagram, signaling a confident new phase in her style evolution.

Overview

  • Ballerini walked the 59th CMA Awards red carpet in Nashville on Nov. 19 wearing a strapless sheer organza midi dress with a large floral motif and a bold red lip.
  • She paired the dress with bright ruby pumps covered in small crystals, featuring a pointed toe and slim high heel with a subtle Wizard of Oz nod.
  • The gown was identified as a Christian Siriano Fall 2025 design, aligning with her recent all-red phase that included a maroon catsuit and patent knee-high boots in Chicago.
  • Her Instagram post of the look drew enthusiastic comments, including Brandi Cyrus calling it “BEST DRESSED BEST GLAM.”
  • The ceremony took place at Bridgestone Arena, aired on ABC with next-day streaming on Hulu, with Lainey Wilson hosting and winning Female Vocalist of the Year as Ballerini was among the nominees.