Kelsea Ballerini showed off her fit physique in a sparkling silver bra underneath a white jacket and matching pants while hosting the CMT Music Awards remotely after testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Though she was required to stay home during the ceremony, event organizers brought a step-and-repeat backdrop to her home in Nashville, Tennessee, stationed in front of her garage for her to attend the red carpet.
The 28-year-old Peter Pan hitmaker proudly flaunted her toned abs and looked radiant as she posed for a series of solo photos, as well as some with her beloved dog Dibs, whom she adopted in 2015.
Radiant: Kelsea Ballerini showed off her fit physique in a sparkling silver bra underneath a white jacket and matching pants while hosting the CMT Music Awards remotely after testing positive for COVID-19 in Nashville, Tennessee
From home: The 28-year-old Peter Pan hitmaker proudly flaunted her taut abs and looked radiant as she posed for a series of solo photos as well as some with her beloved dog Dibs, whom she adopted in 2015
She completed her Michael Kors suit with a pair of sparkling white heels with a double jeweled bow and silver hoop earrings.
Taking to her Instagram, she revealed that she’s done her own glamorous makeup look, consisting of a shimmery golden-brown eyeshadow and glossy nude lipstick, and her shoulder-length blonde hair in loose waves.
Later, during the show, she donned a low-cut purple mini dress and gave reviewers a glimpse of her beautiful living room, which was filled with gorgeous spring flower arrangements.
Happy: Despite having to stay home during the ceremony, event organizers brought a step-and-repeat backdrop to her home in Nashville, Tennessee, stationed in front of her garage, for her to attend the red carpet
All the details: She completed her Michael Kors suit with a pair of sparkling white heels with a double jeweled bow and silver hoop earrings
Broadcasting from home, one of her co-hosts told her she looked “amazing”, to which she joked: “This is just my normal Monday night sitting around in my full glory with really good lighting that I set up in my living room with a satellite car outside.’
‘It is great. I feel great,” she mused to her co-hosts Anthony Mackie and Kane Brown with a smile. “Believe me guys, I’d much rather be with you guys.”
Although Ballerini was unable to attend in person, she nonetheless gave a rousing performance from her makeshift home stage.
Stunning: Taking to her Instagram, she revealed that she’s done her own glamorous makeup look, consisting of a shimmery golden-brown eyeshadow and glossy nude lipstick, and her shoulder-length blonde hair in loose waves.
To make it work: News that Ballerini would not be able to host in person broke earlier in the day after she shared the update on her Instagram account
Virtually connected: Ballerini appeared on a big screen backstage instead of coming to the Nashville venue
The Best of a Bad Situation: Ballerini, unable to attend in person, gave a rousing performance from her makeshift home stage
Kelsea wore a shimmery teal outfit that ended in the middle of her tanned thighs.
The dress was slit at the bottom, revealing many of her strong thighs as she strummed away on a pristine white acoustic guitar.
She stood on a pair of high-heeled pumps that added several inches to her figure.
She wore her hair back in a long, light blonde ponytail. Her lips came out a bright red and her heavy eyeshadow went well with her dress.
Sparkly: Kelsea wore a shimmering teal outfit that ended midway up her tanned thighs
Adding a Few Inches: She stood on a pair of tall, high-heeled pumps that added several inches to her body
Being your own stylist: She wore her hair back in a long light blonde ponytail. Her lips came out a bright red and her heavy eyeshadow went well with her dress.
News that Ballerini would not be able to host in person broke earlier in the day after she shared the update on her Instagram account.
“Okay friends, I have bad news and I have good news,” Ballerini said in a video. “The bad news is I tested positive for COVID a few days ago and the CMT Awards are tonight so unfortunately I can’t be there in person anymore.”
Kelsea said she was “devastated” by her diagnosis but had “good news” as she was “already feeling better” despite contracting the disease.
“The incredible CMT team and my team bought part of the CMT set for my house, for my little bubble, and set it up so I can still host and perform,” she said.
“It’s certainly not what we expected or planned, but we’re doing our damn best. … Let’s make a lemonade together out of these very bitter lemons.’
Outfit Change: Later, during the show, she changed into a low-cut purple mini dress, giving reviewers a glimpse of her beautiful living room, which was filled with gorgeous spring flower arrangements
Bubbly as ever: Broadcasting from home, one of her co-hosts told her she looked ‘amazing’, to which she joked, ‘This is just my normal Monday night, sitting around in my full glow with really good lighting ‘I’ve set myself outside in my living room with a satellite truck’
“Luckily, she is asymptomatic and continues to look forward to co-hosting the show (remotely),” the CMT Awards said in a statement.
Fans can look forward to an exciting night with their favorite country stars, as the producers added, “You have many surprises in store for tonight’s show.”
Brown, 28, who co-hosted with Ballerini at last year’s awards show, “graciously agreed to step in” and help out at the last minute.
Asymptomatic: On Monday morning, Kelsea said she was “devastated” by her diagnosis but had “good news” as she was “already feeling better” despite contracting the disease
A little help from a friend: Brown, 28, who co-hosted with Ballerini at last year’s awards show, “graciously agreed to step in” and help out at the last minute
Brown will appear onstage with Marvel Cinematic Universe actor Anthony Mackie for the live broadcast from Nashville, Tenn. at 8:00 p.m. EST tonight.
Kane is the most-nominated musician at this year’s ceremony with four nominations including Male Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year.
CBS will broadcast the awards, with the show also streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Kacey Musgraves, LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride, Jimmie Allen, Taylor Lautner, Dennis Quaid, Gabby Barrett and Gayle King are just some of the people who will present awards or musical guests that evening.
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd will also perform alongside Mickey Guyton, the Black Pumas and The Judds.
Star-studded show: Kacey Musgraves, LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride, Jimmie Allen, Taylor Lautner, Dennis Quaid, Gabby Barrett and Gayle King are just some of the people who will present prizes or musical guests on this evening