CMA hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood kicked off the celebration with performances on ABC’sGood Morning AmericaTuesday morning.
Paisley performs “American Saturday Nights” bright and early for country fans.
FormerAmerican Idolcontestant Kellie Pickler treated fans to an intimate acoustic performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Between songs, she answered fans' questions in her typical straight-shootin' style.
Pickler debuted new auburn tresses at the show…so cute!
Rimes wowed in white, but we wanted to know…where’s Eddie Cibrian?
Country legends Naomi and Wynnona Judd graced the carpet for some photos.
Posing prettily, Swift was a red carpet prophotographers couldn’t get enough of her!
McBride’s Grecian-inspired dress was so long, she almost tripped over it!
Fortunately, she regained her red carpet poise with a laugh.
McGraw paid tribute to country music greats and Southern legends when he performed “Southern Voice.”
Swift slowed things down later in the show to perform “Fifteen"in the middle of the crowd!
Not only was she in tears, but her dad was crying in the audience, too!
