The country princess keeps it simple and sparkly in her silver-beaded mini. Swift took home two awards for her "Love Story" video: best female video and video of the year.

Mark Ballas gives his fellow Dancing with the Stars champ a dip on the red carpet. How happy are they to be free of their wacky costumes?

Kellie Pickler strikes a pose in her floor-length copper gown, complete with a bejeweled neckline. The country songstress lost best female video to Taylor Swift.

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. That is T-Pain. At the CMT Awards. The rapper cozies up to Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow on the carpet before kicking off the show with a "Thug Story" duet with Taylor Swift.

Julianne Hough looks ready to hit Dancing's parquet again in this layered coral number. Where's Chuck Wicks?

Kristian Bush tops off his casual suit with a fedora, while singer Jennifer Nettles shines in her yellow bustier dress. Sugarland took home duo of the year for "All I Want to Do."

Luke Wilson suits up in some pinstripes and blocks out the sun with a hefty pair of shades. Let's hope he took them off inside — the shades, that is.

Martina McBride goes for a casual but sexy look in this flowing, tunic mini-dress — chosen, no doubt, to show off those gams.

Mr. Nicole Kidman opts for all denim and plays peek-a-boo with a strategically unbuttoned top. What a tease!

Only Idol's top dawg can combine purple, plaid and a polka-dot tie that looks like wallpaper from a candy store and pull it off.

Naomi Judd stands out in a vibrant, royal blue frock — and she has matching earrings to boot!

Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum A vest, a dress and a lot of leather. What more do you need? The Lady Antebellum trio shows off different styles, but coordinates with basic black. That's what you call teamwork.