See Carrie Underwood's CMA Awards Style Evolution Through the Years

And she's plenty more outfits to her portfolio, as usual, tonight at the 51st Annual CMA Awards

By McKenna Aiello, Julia Russo Nov 01, 2016 9:36 PM

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Do you at least partly tune into the CMA Awards to witness Carrie Underwood's remarkable outfit changes? If so, you've come to the right place!

Tonight is the 51st anniversary of country music's biggest night and the singer is co-hosting for the 10th (!!) time alongside Brad Paisley. Aside from the country star power and uplifting performances, Underwood's stage style has become one of the most captivating parts of the evening—and this year is no exception.

Fans are anxious to see how Underwood will top the 2016 CMAs, making 12 wardrobe changes as she transitioned from her princess-appropriate ballgown on the red carpet to the bejeweled halter dress she wore while paying tribute to Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dolly Parton.

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Everything Carrie Underwood Has Ever Worn at the CMA Awards

The American Idol winner-turned platinum-selling artist loves to wear sequined, elegant gowns on the red carpet, but this year she went with a vibrant purple dress with a plunging neckline and ruffles. So chic!

Celebrate Carrie's big night by taking a 12-year trip down CMA Awards memory lane, starting with her debut in 2005.

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2005 CMA Awards

In a classic red spaghetti strap gown.

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2005 CMA Awards

In denim and a winged sleeved top.

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2006 CMA Awards

In silver and pleats.

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2006 CMA Awards

In a geometric print mini.

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2007 CMA Awards

In Escada.

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2007 CMA Awards

In Badgley Mischka.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Pamella Roland.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Roberto Cavalli.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Georges Chakra.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Nicole Miller.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Badgley Mischka.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Naeem Khan.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Roberto Cavalli.

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2008 CMA Awards

In Naeem Khan.

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2009 CMA Awards

In Roberto de Villac.

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2009 CMA Awards

In Ina Soltani.

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2009 CMA Awards

In Theia.

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2009 CMA Awards

In Ina Soltani.

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2010 CMA Awards

In Talbot Runhof.

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2010 CMA Awards

In Rafael Cennamo, heels by Jimmy Choo.

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2010 CMA Awards

In Randi Rahm.

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2011 CMA Awards

In Reem Acra.

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2011 CMA Awards

In Jean Fares.

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2011 CMA Awards

In Zuhair Murad.

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2011 CMA Awards

In Cengiz Abazoglu.

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2011 CMA Awards

In Georges Chakra.

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2011 CMA Awards

In WTB.

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2011 CMA Awards

In Cengiz Abazoglu.

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2012 CMA Awards

In Ines Di Santo.

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2012 CMA Awards

In Reem Acra.

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(This story was originally published Wednesday, November 3, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. PST)