Kelsea Ballerini and Mackenzie Porter looked hilarious on the CMA Awards red carpet this Wednesday in the same outfit.
A cavalcade of industry luminaries filled the sprawling Bridgestone Arena in the country music capital of Nashville, Tennessee.
And in a fun twist of fate, Kelsea, 29, and Mackenzie, 32, arrived in the same sky blue halterneck Balenciaga dress with a train.
Whoopsie daisy; Kelsea Ballerini (left) and Mackenzie Porter (right) looked hilarious on the CMA Awards red carpet this Wednesday in the same outfit
The fact that they both had long blonde hair that they wore and kept straight only amplified the comedic coincidence.
There were some barely noticeable differences in the outfits – Mackenzie for example accessorized the look with a matching clutch, which Kelsea did not.
On the other hand, Kelsea wore a version of the dress whose sleeves extended into gloves, while Mackenzie’s hands were bare.
Kelsea, who finalized her divorce from Australian country singer Morgan Evans last week, attended the awards show.
The final detail: there were subtle differences in the outfits – Mackenzie (pictured) for example accessorized the look with a matching clutch, which Kelsea did not
Wow: The fact that they both had long blonde hair which they wore and kept straight only amplified the comedic coincidence
She was nominated that night for Single of the Year for her number Half Of My Hometown, featuring country legend Kenny Chesney.
In a dazzling crossover to remember, she’s also set to take the stage with Kelly Clarkson and Carly Pearce to perform their joint song Go Home, You’re Drunk.
Mackenzie did, however, steal a kiss on the red carpet with her sizzling boyfriend Jake Etheridge, a singer and actor whose roles include the TV series Nashville.
Jake modeled a chic 19th century ensemble consisting of a walnut brown waistcoat thrown over a loose gray button-up shirt.
Flying solo: Kelsea, who finalized her divorce from Australian country singer Morgan Evans last week, attended the awards show
The TV dream ship and his Canadian singer girlfriend clung to each other on the red carpet as photographers lashed out at them.
Country star Luke Bryan, who hosted the festivities last year, returns to his post this time alongside football idol Peyton Manning.
Lainey Wilson has the most nominations of any artist with six, including album of the year for her latest release Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’.
She will also face Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce for female singer of the year.
The gaze of love; Mackenzie, however, stole a kiss on the red carpet with her sizzling boyfriend Jake Etheridge, a singer and actor whose roles include the TV series Nashville
Retro: Jake modeled a chic 19th century ensemble of a walnut brown waistcoat thrown over a loose gray button-up shirt
Although she released her debut album in 2014, she is also up for New Artist of the Year along with Walker Hayes, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson and HARDY.
Artist of the Year, meanwhile, is a star-studded contest between Miranda, Carrie, Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton as well as Morgan Wallen.
Morgan, Chris and Luke are also in the Male Vocalist of the Year category, facing stiff competition from Eric Church and Cody Johnson.
Country legend Alan Jackson is crowned with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, whose previous recipients have included such illustrious names as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Kenny Rogers and posthumously Johnny Cash.
All that sweet affection; TV’s dream ship and his Canadian singer girlfriend clung to each other on the red carpet as photographers lashed out at them
