Entertainment Awards Shows and Events Date Night Is Bigger in Texas: See the CMT Awards' Cutest Couples From Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes to Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges, it was date night in Austin for this country pairs By Kate Hogan Kate Hogan Kate Hogan is Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE, as well as the editor of Stories to Make You Smile. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2008. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 7, 2024 11:45PM EDT Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini . Photo: Hubert Vestil/Getty It's date night in Austin! At the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Texas, country music's finest walked the red carpet — several alongside the ones they love most. From Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes to Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges, see the cutest couples at the 2024 CMT Awards. 01 of 10 Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty The night's host, Kelsea Ballerini, was escorted down the red carpet by boyfriend Chase Stokes. 02 of 10 Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Jelly Roll, a nominee three times over at Sunday's awards, arrived with wife Bunnie XO following their terrifying flight experience. 03 of 10 Hallie Ray Light McCollum and Parker McCollum Hallie Ray Light McCollum and Parker McCollum. Nicola Gell/FilmMagic Parents-to-be Hallie Ray Light McCollum and Parker McCollum were loved up during their moment in the spotlight. 04 of 10 Jett Puckett and Campbell Puckett Jett Puckett and Campbell Puckett. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty TikTok favorites Jett Puckett and Campbell Puckett (a.k.a. "Pookie") shared a kiss on the carpet. 05 of 10 Jordan Davis and Kristen O'Connor Davis Jordan Davis and Kristen O'Connor Davis. Hubert Vestil/Getty Newly minted parents of three Jordan Davis (a nominee) and Kristen O'Connor Davis enjoyed a night out together. 06 of 10 Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler. Chris Saucedo/WireImage Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler kept the Johnny and June vibes going for their red carpet moment on Sunday. 07 of 10 Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges Duck Hodges and Lainey Wilson. Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Nominee Lainey Wilson and boyfriend Duck Hodges sported matching cowboy hats. 08 of 10 Cody Johnson and Brandi Johnson Cody Johnson and Brandi Johnson. Kevin Mazur/Getty Longtime loves Cody Johnson and Brandi Johnson stood out in their bright hues. 09 of 10 Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild. Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Longtime loves and Little Big Town collaborators Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild each brought their own sense of style to the night. 10 of 10 Paul Walter Hauser and Amy Elizabeth Boland Paul Walter Hauser and Amy Elizabeth Boland. Taylor Hill/WireImage Presenter Paul Walter Hauser walked the carpet with glimmering wife Amy Elizabeth Boland, who called the night "a blast" on Instagram. Close