Carrie Underwood cradles baby bump in elegant floral gown as she leads the red carpet glamour with Maren Morris and Olivia Culpo at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards

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It is country music's biggest night.

And there was a symphony of beautiful ensembles at the 2018 Country Association Awards on Wednesday night. 

Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, and Olivia Culpo led the red carpet glamour at the star-studded gala held at the Bridgestone Arena in the capital of country music Nashville, Tennessee.

Country strong! Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, and Olivia Culpo led the red carpet glamour at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday 

Carrie hit a fashion high note in her glamorous dress decorated with an array of pink blossoms and lilac leaves and JN Jewels.

The stunning, beige dress clung to Carrie's growing bump while dramatically flaring at the bottom and skimming at the floor. 

She played up her radiant complexion with an ultra glamorous shade of smoky eye shadow, nude lip stick, and a pink hue of bronzer blush.

Blonde tresses curled into fun and full ringlets, Carrie was the picture of style and beauty as she smiled from ear to ear alongside her handsome husband.

That's her man: Underwood proudly posed beside her handsome husband, Mike Fisher

Flower power: The country singer wowed wearing an intricate beige dress full of pink blossoms and lilac leaves

Glammed up: The songstress dressed up her look with an array of glittering rings and dramatic earrings

Hair slicked back across his head, Carrie's husband Mike Fisher was dressed to the nines in a suave black suit and bow tie. 

But Carrie was of course not the only star to turn heads on the red carpet.

Olivia ensured all eyes were on her as she put on a head-turning display in a sheer black number that showed off her legs.

Hostess with the mostess: Underwood will be hosting the CMA Awards once again with her long-time co-host, Brad Paisley

Sheer thing! Olivia Culpo left little to the imagination in a daring, sheer black number and strappy high heels 

Bringing the wow factor: Culpo put on a head-turning display in her revealing ensemble 

The former pageant queen brought out her stunning facial features with an edgy coat of makeup, while pulling a portion of her hair away from her face in a classic style.  

Also bringing the wow factor was Maren in her eye-catching metallic dress. 

The songstress showcased her fit figure in the revealing ensemble, which flashed her fabulous legs and trim torso. 

So in love: Morris was joined by her handsome husband, Ryan Hurd

No missing her! Maren showed off plenty of skin in the backless, dazzling dress

Maren's husband, Ryan Hurd, stood out in a flashy gold jacket and black trousers.   

Kelsea Ballerini stood out in a flashy hot pink gown that cinched into her trim torso and flared at the hem dramatically. 

Accompanied by her husband Morgan Evans, the songstress locked lips with her other half as the pair posed up on the red carpet. 

Standing out! Kelsea Ballerini caught the eye in a bold hot pink gown that cinched into her torso 

Kisses: Kelsea packed on the PDA with her husband, Morgan Evans

Lauren Alaina cut a whimsical figure in a pretty, light blue gown with plunging neckline and delicate accents decorating the frock.  

Kellie Pickler wowed in a curve-clinging satin yellow dress, bold red lip, and head full of glamorous curls. 

Rocking his signature cowboy hat, Jason Aldean looked sharp and smart in his shiny black jacket and button down shirt.    

Jason and his wife Brittany Kerr are expecting their second child together, and the former cheerleader put her bump on display in a flashy canary yellow turtleneck dress that skimmed the floor.  

Beautiful in blue! Lauren Alaina cut a whimsical figure in a pretty, light blue gown with plunging neckline 

Mellow in yellow! Kellie Pickler wowed in a satin yellow dress alongside her co-host Ben Aaron, while Jason Aldean attended the show alongside his wife Brittany Kerr, who wore a similar vibrant hue

It takes two: Garth Brooks was the picture of happiness as he posed beside his singer wife, Trisha Yearwood

Garth Brooks was the picture of happiness as he enjoyed a night on the town alongside his lady love, Trisha Yearwood. 

The songstress was bundled up in style as she posed alongside her husband of 13 years. 

Thomas Rhett cut a dapper figure in a sharp midnight blue jacket, matching bow tie, and black trousers.

Date night! Thomas Rhett couldn't have looked happier spending some quality time with his gorgeous wife, Lauren Akins 

Looking divine!  Lindsay Ell brought the razzle dazzle in a stunning white and silver gown with thigh-high slit

Three's company! Lady Antebellum stars Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, and Charles Kelley arrived to the show in style

The country singer couldn't have looked happier posing alongside his gorgeous wife Lauren Akins. 

Lindsay Ell looked simply heaven sent in a dazzling white dress with a thigh-high slit. 

The country hit-maker cut a divine figure in a flowing white skirt, plunging silver top, and head full of romantic, mermaid style waves. 

New couple! All eyes were on Bachelor alum Lauren Bushnell and her new boyfriend, Chris Lane

Pretty in pink: Jennifer Nettles rocked a curve-clinging pink dress with feathery accents, while RaeLynn dazzled in a splendid ribbon themed dress

Newlyweds! Brett Young sharpened up in blue as he happily posed beside his new wife, Taylor Mills

Blonde locks cascading down in loose, old Hollywood style waves, Brittany oozed style as she posed proudly beside her other half.   

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are hosting the event for the 11th consecutive year.

The talented duo recently told ABC's Good Morning America that they hope to 'give everybody a bunch of laughs,' especially in light of recent events.

Stunning and sophisticated: Martina McBride and Kacey Musgraves dazzled in their all-black ensembles 

Coordinating couple! Dierks Bentley sported a dapper grey suit while his wife Cassidy Black worked her magic in a black velvet jumpsuit with satin belt

Suited and booted! Lionel Richie, Lucas Hoge, and Walker Hayes showed off their suave sides on the red carpet 

This is the first major country music gathering since the tragic shooting at the Borderline Bar And Grill in Thousand Oaks, California which left 12 dead.

No doubt it will be a big night for Brad and Carrie as they are both set to perform.

Carrie, 35, is also nominated for two of the biggest awards of the night including Female Vocalist Of The Year and Music Video Of The Year for Cry Pretty. 

Looking cool! Olympian Adam Rippon rocked a sharp jacket, black trousers, and a metallic bolo tie

They make a great match! Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Jae wore coordinating black outfits 

That's their girl! Florida Georgia Line star Tyler Hubbard and his wife Hayley Hubbard kiss their daughter Olivia 

Glam night out! Carly Pearce dazzled in a dramatic black tulle gown as she attended the show with her boyfriend Michael Ray

Chris Stapleton leads all nominations with five as he is up for Male Vocalist Of The Year, Single Of The Year for Broken Halos and Album Of The Year for From A Room: Volume 2.

The 40-year-old artist is also up for the top award of the night Entertainer Of The Year.

He faces heavy competition including Jason Aldean,  Luke Bryan, ​Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban.

Double trouble: Christina Murphy wowed in white as she posed with husband Frankie Ballard, while Rose Falcon brought the glam in green with husband Rodney Atkins

Let's get this show on the road! Mason Ramsey looked sharp in a colorful black jacket and cowboy hat 

Let's dance! Sharna Burgess flashed some leg in a beautiful white dress as she posed with her DWTS partner, Bobby Bones

Happy together: Brad Paisley and Carrie are hosting the event for the 11th consecutive year, as they are pictured hosting the CMAs in November 2017

Dynamic duo: No doubt it will be a big night for Paisley and Underwood as they are both set to perform

Dann Huff has the second most nominations with four including a nod in the Musician Of The Year category.

It wouldn't be the CMAs without several highly-anticipated performances as Stapleton, Aldean and Miranda Lambert are all set to perform in addition to the hosts.

One performance several country fans are excited about will be Garth Brooks as he will be doing a 'secret song.'

The project has been kept under wraps so well that not even his wife and fellow country star Trisha Yearwood knows what song he is doing.

It seems like it will be an emotional performance as the 56-year-old country superstar told Taste Of Country: 'Guys on the farm are taking a pool on how many words in before I start crying.'

Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, and Lauren Alaina are all also set to hit the stage.

The Country Music Association Awards is will air live on ABC at  8PM EST/5PM PST on ABC.