The 47th Annual Country Music Association Awards began broadcasting live beginning at 8PM from Nashville on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Prior to the three-hour awards ceremony, the nominees, presenters and performers arrived on the red carpet to show off their fashion selections.

The many celebrities who arrived at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. include the show's hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. Also leading nominees Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton.

Several television actresses also attended including Nashville star Connie Britton, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and The Voice season 4 winner Danielle Bradberry.

Many well-dressed males arrived wearing a wide variety of ensembles that ranged from casual to evening suits. Keith Urban, George Strait, Tim McGraw Darius Rucker and Jason Aldean also came out.

View the gallery above of the photos that were shared on Twitter by various celebrities.

For additional red carpet photos click here.

The CMA Awards 2013 were hosted by Underwood and Paisley for the sixth time in a row.

CMA AWARDS 2013 RED CARPET & BACKSTAGE LIVE STREAM

Fans of the show could watch the celebrities perform, present and backstage live online via two free live streams below. It can be watched on a mobile phone, tablet or computer.

View the live stream of the awards ceremony as it happens here.

Watch the free live stream of the five camera feeds of the red carpet and backstage action here.

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