01of 08Parents' Night OutJohn Shearer/GettyJimmie and Alexis Allen,who welcomed their second daughter Zara James less than a month ago, make the most of an evening out with a sweet moment backstage.02of 08Nicole Kidman & Jennifer HudsonJohn Shearer/GettyNow that two Oscar winners have attended the CMAs, it seems only fair thatLuke Bryanhosts next year’s Oscars.03of 08Hair TimeJohn Shearer/GettyMadeline Edwards, Mickey Guyton and Brittney Spencer pose backstage after their moving rendition of “Love My Hair.“04of 08Idol ChatterJohn Shearer/GettyAmericanIdoljudges Lionel Richie andKaty Perrysend proof that they’re having fun back home to Ryan Seacrest (we assume).05of 08Party PeopleJohn Shearer/GettyJohn Osborne andMaren Morrisshared a moment in the audience between songs — perhaps she was congratulating him onhis win for vocal duo of the year?06of 08Jimmie Allen & Zach BrownJohn Shearer/GettyHat’s all, folks! The two performers topped off their night with a backstage embrace.07of 08Kid RocksJohn Shearer/GettyKeith Urban chats up Faith Fennidy, the young teen sent home from school because her braids violated school policy, and whose story inspired Guyton’s song “Love My Hair.“08of 08Elle of a NightJohn Shearer/GettyElle King (also a new mom of just a few months) posed with fellow fabulously-attired attendee Susan Sarandon.

01of 08Parents' Night OutJohn Shearer/GettyJimmie and Alexis Allen,who welcomed their second daughter Zara James less than a month ago, make the most of an evening out with a sweet moment backstage.

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Parents' Night Out

John Shearer/Getty

2021 CMA awards

Jimmie and Alexis Allen,who welcomed their second daughter Zara James less than a month ago, make the most of an evening out with a sweet moment backstage.

02of 08Nicole Kidman & Jennifer HudsonJohn Shearer/GettyNow that two Oscar winners have attended the CMAs, it seems only fair thatLuke Bryanhosts next year’s Oscars.

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Nicole Kidman & Jennifer Hudson

2021 CMA awards

Now that two Oscar winners have attended the CMAs, it seems only fair thatLuke Bryanhosts next year’s Oscars.

03of 08Hair TimeJohn Shearer/GettyMadeline Edwards, Mickey Guyton and Brittney Spencer pose backstage after their moving rendition of “Love My Hair.”

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Hair Time

2021 CMA awards

Madeline Edwards, Mickey Guyton and Brittney Spencer pose backstage after their moving rendition of “Love My Hair.”

04of 08Idol ChatterJohn Shearer/GettyAmericanIdoljudges Lionel Richie andKaty Perrysend proof that they’re having fun back home to Ryan Seacrest (we assume).

04of 08

Idol Chatter

2021 CMA awards

AmericanIdoljudges Lionel Richie andKaty Perrysend proof that they’re having fun back home to Ryan Seacrest (we assume).

05of 08Party PeopleJohn Shearer/GettyJohn Osborne andMaren Morrisshared a moment in the audience between songs — perhaps she was congratulating him onhis win for vocal duo of the year?

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Party People

2021 CMA awards

John Osborne andMaren Morrisshared a moment in the audience between songs — perhaps she was congratulating him onhis win for vocal duo of the year?

06of 08Jimmie Allen & Zach BrownJohn Shearer/GettyHat’s all, folks! The two performers topped off their night with a backstage embrace.

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Jimmie Allen & Zach Brown

2021 CMA awards

Hat’s all, folks! The two performers topped off their night with a backstage embrace.

07of 08Kid RocksJohn Shearer/GettyKeith Urban chats up Faith Fennidy, the young teen sent home from school because her braids violated school policy, and whose story inspired Guyton’s song “Love My Hair.”

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Kid Rocks

2021 CMA awards

Keith Urban chats up Faith Fennidy, the young teen sent home from school because her braids violated school policy, and whose story inspired Guyton’s song “Love My Hair.”

08of 08Elle of a NightJohn Shearer/GettyElle King (also a new mom of just a few months) posed with fellow fabulously-attired attendee Susan Sarandon.

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Elle of a Night

Elle King CMAs

Elle King (also a new mom of just a few months) posed with fellow fabulously-attired attendee Susan Sarandon.

source: people.com