Gwyneth Paltrow, who plays a country singer in the upcoming film “Country Strong.” She’ll perform at the CMA Awards. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Country legend Martina McBride, who is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Male Vocalist of the Year nominee Keith Urban, right, and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman. Kidman’s dress is Dolce & Gabbana. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
Actress Katherine Heigl and her husband, musician Josh Kelley. Her dress is designed by Farah Angsana. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Recently single Billy Ray Cyrus. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
CMT’s Katie Cook. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Danelle Leverett and Susie Brown of The JaneDear Girls band. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Jaron Lowenstein, who with his brother make up the singing duo Evan and Jaron, on the CMA red carpet. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Country singer Katie Armiger. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Meghan Linsey of the group Steel Magnolia, which is nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year. Her gown is designed by Gustavo Cadile. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
Country singer-ballroom dancer Julianne Hough. Her gown is Georges Chakra Couture. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
CMA co-host Carrie Underwood, who is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her gown is from the Talbot Runhof fall 2010 collection. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Country singer Eric Church and his wife Katherine. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
“American Idol” finalist Bo Bice. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
“American Idol” alum Kellie Pickler wears Pamella Roland on the red carpet. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Sissy Spacek, who played Loretta Lynn in “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” There will be a tribute to the country legend at the show. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Miranda Lambert, left, and fiance Blake Shelton. They are nominated for Female and Male Vocalist of the Year. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Rory Lee Feek and Joey Martin Feek of Joey + Rory. They’re nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Food Network star Sandra Lee. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
“Better With You” actress Joanna Garcia, who also played Reba McEntire‘s daughter on the “Reba” sitcom. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
Leighton Meester, who plays a country singer in the new film “Country Strong.” (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Dierks Bentley and his wife Cassidy Black. Bentley’s “Up on the Ridge” is nominated for Album of the Year. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Musician Kid Rock, who worked with the Zac Brown Band on “Can’t You See.” (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Country singer Deborah Allen. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
Singer Sheryl Crow and actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Paisley’s dress is David Meister. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images)
