Carrie Underwood's 'Through The Decades' CMA Outfits (PHOTOS)

November 3, 2016

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood celebrated the 50th CMAs, not only be hosting (once again) with Brad Paisley, but she decided to pay tribute to the annual awards show through fashion. The CMA Female Vocalist of the Year winner goes through multiple wardrobe changes throughout the night year after year, but this year, Carrie decided to wear 10+ looks inspired from throughout the last five decades from '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s, with some of the outfits inspired by specific artists. 

She previewed a few of the (mostly) sequined dresses with closeup shots on Instagram this week. Check out her outfit changes below:

1. Her "girly, princess-y and pretty" red carpet dress

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2. This one-shoulder sequin cape dress from the opening number

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3. This '70s inspired gold gown

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4. Her menswear inspired look for her solo performance

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5. This maroon dress representing the '90s 

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6. This short black sequined frock straight from the '80s

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7. Carrie says "welcome to the '60s" in this short green fringed hem dress

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8. This golden "rhinestone cowgirl" look

9. This silver gown for her Dolly Parton performance

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10. Her final look of the night: A gorgeous black gown with plunging neckline

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Photos: Getty Images & Splash News

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