Lainey Wilson returned as the solo host of the 59th Annual CMA Awards held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, leading a night that honors country music ’s established and rising stars. Throughout the ceremony, Wilson is set to perform and walk the carpet, transforming the event into her own fashion show.

The singer, who arrived in a sequin-embellished turquoise look, intentionally crafted her fashion choices with her longtime stylist, Alexandra Mandelkorn , to tell a coherent story throughout the event, reflecting both her Western roots and bold individuality.

“I wanted every look to feel like a different chapter of the same story,” Wilson told WWD ahead of the event. “Hosting, performing, and walking the carpet all call for their own flavor, but they still had to feel like me: Wes

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