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Photos: Eye-catching fashion from the CMA Awards through the years

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Thursday, November 3, 2016
Kacey Musgraves performs at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Kelsea Ballerini performs at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Director TK McKamy, winner of the award for music video of the year for "Girl In A Country Song," poses in the press room at the 49th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 4, 2015.
Rascal Flatts arrive at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Scotty McCreery arrives at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Chase Bryant arrives at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Steven Tyler arrives at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Brad Paisley, left, and Carrie Underwood perform a skit at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Miranda Lambert, left, and Meghan Trainor perform on stage at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.
Kacey Musgraves walks backstage with the award for new artist of the year at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.
Kimberly Perry, of The Band Perry, performs at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.
Taylor Swift arrives at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.
Willie Robertson, right, and Jase Robertson, of Duck Dynasty, arrive at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.
Hosts Carrie Underwood, left, and Brad Paisley talk to Miss Piggy during the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.
Laura Bell Bundy arrives at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.
Erin Andrews arrives at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.
The JaneDear Girls, Susie Brown, left, and Danelle Leverett arrive at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.
Brian Setzer, left, and guest arrive at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.
Sarah Buxton arrives at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Kid Rock, left, and Lil' Wayne at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Jennifer Nettles of the band Sugarland performs during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Taylor Swift performs during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban arrive at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
Music group Rascal Flatts arrive at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
Kenny Alphin and John Rich, of the country music duo Big & Rich, perform during the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
Country singer Dwight Yoakam poses backstage for photographers at the 41st Annual Country Music Association Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
Lorrie Morgan arrives for the 39th annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
Dolly Parton performs at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
The group Rascal Flatts arrive for the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005.
Carrie Underwood poses for photographers during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
LeAnn Rimes poses for photographers after presenting an award at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry of the duo Montgomery Gentry, nominated for vocal duo of the year, arrive for the 39th Annual CMA Awards in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005.
Miranda Lambert performs at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
Wynonna arrives for the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
John Rich, right, and Big Kenny of the duo Big & Rich perform "Comin' To Your City" during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
Brad Paisley and Clint Black are joined by their actress wives as they arrive for the Country Music Association Awards show on Nov. 9, 2004 in Nashville, Tenn.
Hank Williams Jr. and his wife, Mary Jane, arrive for the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. in a Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003 photo.
Kenny Chesney performs at the Country Music Association Awards show on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn.
The country music group Trick Pony arrives at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. for the Country Music Association awards show on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001.
Country music performer Keith Urban of Australia arrives at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. for the Country Music Association awards show on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001.
Garth Brooks, left, and George Jones, center, perform their duet "Beer Run" at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001.
Brad Paisley accepts the Horizon award at the Country Music Association Awards show on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn.
Shania Twain performs at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.
Pop group 'N Sync arrives for the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.
Actor Billy Bob Thornton arrives with country singer Travis Tritt and actress Laura Dern for the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1999.
The Dixie Chicks perform at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.
Brooks & Dunn accept the vocal duo of the year award at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999.
At the 1994 Country Music Association Awards show, Vince Gill cleaned up by taking home both the entertainer of the year and the male vocalist of the year awards.
Country singer George Jones is shown performing at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tn. in this Sept. 29, 1993 photo.
Country singer Marty Stuart is seen at the Country Music Awards show in Nashville, Tenn., on September 29, 1993.
Garth Brooks tips his hat to the audience at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Oct. 2, 1991, after winning his first award for single of the year during the CMA Awards.
Country music singer Hank Thompson is shown at the Country Music Association (CMA) awards in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 9, 1989.
Country singer Hank Williams, Jr. pictured Oct. 9, 1989 at the 1989 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennesse.
Hank Williams Jr. gets a hug from the awards presenter as he accepts his entertainer of the year award Oct. 10, 1988 at the CMA awards show in Nashville.
Reba McEntire accepts the female vocalist of the year award at the 21st annual Country Music Association awards show in Nashville on Monday Oct. 12, 1987.
Singer Linda Ronstadt is seen performing at the 20th annual Country Music Association awards show in Nashville, Tenn., October 13, 1986.
Reba McEntire accepts her Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year award in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 13, 1986.
Linda Ronstadt, left, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton are shown together at the 20th annual Country Music Association awards show in Nashville. on Oct 13, 1986.
Dan Seals accepts the vocal duo of the year award with Marie Osmond during the CMA awards show in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 14, 1986. Seals also won the award for single of the year
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Photos: Eye-catching fashion from the CMA Awards through the yearsKacey Musgraves performs at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
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From boots and cowboy hats to sequined dresses and big hair, the CMA Awards are known for their dazzling fashion.

As the award show celebrates its 50th anniversary, here's a look at the eye-catching fashion through the years from the CMA Awards.

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