CMT AwardsThe Over-40 Red Carpet Pros Wowed in Patterns & Lots of Black!
They may have been the minority last night, but these lovely ladies over 40 made a statement at the CMT Awards in graphic patterns and everyone's favorite color: black!
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Nicole Kidman
The 46-year-old supported her country crooner husband Keith Urban in a floral embroidered silk dress by Giambattista Valli.
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Sara Evans
The 43-year-old country star showed off her tanned and toned legs in a little black dress and snakeskin gladiator sandals.
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Kate Walsh
The 46-year-old Fargo star and CMT presenter stunned in an embroidered column Naeem Khan dress and Pedro Garcia satin pumps.
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Kimberly Schlapman
The 44-year-old Little Big Town singer — whose band was nominated for Group Video of the Year — went with a short animal print dress and fun metallic heels.
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Karen Fairchild
The Little Big Town musician, 44 — nominated alongside bandmate Kimberly for Group Video of the Year — evoked a Greek goddess in a black, polka-dot dress and heavy gold jewelry.
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Elizabeth Cook
The 41-year-old country star opted for a graphic pattern and plenty of gold bangles for this year's show in Nashville, Tenn.