Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire & Carrie Underwood Owned The CMA Awards With A Mesmerizing Performance

November 14, 2019 15:57

Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire & Carrie Underwood are the three prominent names in the country music world. The two of them are the perfect ride to take you back to the glorious past while the third is the light of our generation.

Watching them ace an act together is a dream come true!

I mean...COME ON! 🤩🤩🤩 Join @CarrieUnderwood with special guest hosts @Reba McEntire and @DollyParton as they hit the stage to host Country Music's Biggest Night Wednesday at 8|7c on @ABCNetwork. #CMAawards pic.twitter.com/8b0VC8PLVY
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 12, 2019

On Wednesday, November 13, the three ladies hosted the 53rd annual CMA Awards. The incredible event was televised live on the ABC network. Dolly, Reba, and Carrie also walked the red carpet together to hint towards a great evening ahead.

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Mesmerizing performance

The trio was dressed to the nines! Reba flaunted her well-maintained physique in a sparkly blue gown while Dolly dazzled in a cream outfit. Carrie showed off her toned legs in a thigh-high yellow dress.

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Three of them charged the stage with bolting energy. They kicked off the ceremony with what they do best - singing! Carrie, Dolly, and Reba matched their vocals for a medley. They delivered a beautiful rendition of Dolly's Those Memories of You and floored the attendees.

😍 What better way to kick off the #CMAawards tonight than honoring legendary women in Country Music?! Turn on @ABCNetwork now as we continue with one-of-a-kind collaborations & much more! pic.twitter.com/RArJ5nuJPS
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 14, 2019

The classic number was originally recorded by Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt in 1987. To this day, it's an evergreen that is still fresh to entertain halls full of people.

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Social media users are calling it the best show opening ever!

Best opening ever for the CMA’s. It was great to see so many ladies we haven’t seen in awhile. Independence Day was a fitting ending ❤️
— Jamie (@BostonGal611) November 14, 2019

Awesome What a line up of talented female artists
— Tim Zach (@timzachmusic) November 14, 2019

I’ve already cried so much!!!! Amazing opening 😭😭😭👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #CMAawards
— Allyson Diane (@LifesADance44) November 14, 2019

Best CMA’S EVER!!!!!! Loved Loved the opening!!!!!!! What a way to honor the history of Country Music and Women of Country Music!!!!!!
— Kimberly Johnson (@Kimj5858Johnson) November 14, 2019

Loved seeing all those amazing Woman of Country Music open the show! Best opening ever! #GRLPWR 💪👊🤘😊💜 pic.twitter.com/3QVS1i70qE
— Bonnie L. Pelland (@bonbonmonkey672) November 14, 2019

It's probably the performance of the decade! Thanks to the three divas for bounding us by pure musical magic. Share this if you loved their act and are ready to break the replay button.