Kelsea Ballerini showed off her fit physique in a sparkly silver bra under a white jacket and a pair of matching trousers while hosting the CMT Music Awards remotely after testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Despite having to stay home during the ceremony, event organizers brought a step and repeat backdrop to her home in Nashville, Tennessee, stationed outside her garage, to allow her to participate in the red carpet.
While standing proudly with her toned midriff on full display, the 28-year-old Peter Pan hitmaker looked radiant as she posed for a number of solo photos as well as a few with her beloved dog Dibs, who she adopted in 2015.
Glowing: Kelsea Ballerini showed off her fit physique in a sparkly silver bra under a white jacket and a pair of matching trousers while hosting the CMT Music Awards remotely after testing positive for COVID-19 in Nashville, Tennessee
From home: While standing proudly with her toned midriff on full display, the 28-year-old Peter Pan hitmaker looked radiant as she posed for a number of solo photos as well as a few with her beloved dog Dibs, who she adopted in 2015
She completed her Michael Kors Collection suit with a pair of sparkly white heels with a double jewel-encrusted bow and silver hoop earrings.
On her Instagram, she revealed she did her own glamorous makeup look, consisting of a shimmery golden brown eyeshadow and a glossy nude lipstick, and her shoulder-length blonde hair in loose waves.
Later, during the show, she changed into a low-cut purple minidress and gave reviewers a look at her gorgeous living room, filled with beautiful spring flower arrangements.
Cheerful: Despite having to stay home during the ceremony, event organizers brought a step and repeat backdrop to her home in Nashville, Tennessee, stationed outside her garage, to allow her to participate in the red carpet
All in the details: She completed her Michael Kors Collection suit with a pair of sparkly white heels with a double jewel-encrusted bow and silver hoop earrings
As she broadcasted 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 glam with really good lighting I set up myself in my living room with a satellite truck outside.’
‘It’s great. I feel great,’ she mused with a smile to her co-hosts Anthony Mackie and Kane Brown. ‘Believe me guys, I would so much rather be there with you.’
Despite not being able to attend in person, Ballerini still gave a rousing performance from her makeshift home stage.
Impressive: On her Instagram, she revealed she did her own glamorous makeup look, consisting of a shimmery golden brown eyeshadow and a glossy nude lipstick, and her shoulder-length blonde hair in loose waves.
Making 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 linked: Ballerini appeared on a big screen behind the stage rather than coming to the venue in Nashville
The best of a bad situation: Despite not being able to attend in person, Ballerini still gave a rousing performance from her makeshift home stage
Kelsea wore a shimmering teal outfit that ended in the middle of her tanned thighs.
The dress was slit near the bottom revealing a lot of her strong thighs as she strummed away on a pristine white acoustic guitar.
She stood on a pair of tall high-heel pumps that added several inches to her frame.
She wore her hair back in a long light blonde pony tail. Her lips appeared a vibrant red, and her heavy eyeshadow matched well with her dress.
Glittering: Kelsea wore a shimmering teal outfit that ended in the middle of her tanned thighs
Adding a few inches: She stood on a pair of tall high-heel pumps that added several inches to her frame
Being her own stylist: She wore her hair back in a long light blonde pony tail. Her lips appeared a vibrant red, and her heavy eyeshadow matched 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.
‘Alright friends, I have some bad news, and I have some good news,’ Ballerini said in a video. ‘The bad news is that a couple of days ago I tested positive for COVID and the CMT Awards are tonight, so unfortunately I cannot 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 have bought part of the CMT set to my house, to my little bubble, and set it up to where I can still host and perform,’ she said.
‘It is certainly not what we had expected or planned for, but we are doing our damn best. … Let’s make some lemonade together out of these very bitter lemons.’
Outfit change: Later, during the show, she changed into a low-cut purple minidress and gave reviewers a look at her gorgeous living room, filled with beautiful spring flower arrangements
Bubbly as ever: As she broadcasted 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 glam with really good lighting I set up myself in my living room with a satellite truck outside’
‘Fortunately, she is asymptomatic and remains excited to co-host the show (remotely),’ a statement from the CMT Awards said.
Fans can expect an exciting night with their favorite country stars as producers added: ‘They have plenty of surprises in store for tonight’s show.’
Brown, 28, who served as co-host with Ballerini at last year’s awards ceremony, ‘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 served as co-host with Ballerini at last year’s awards ceremony, ‘graciously agreed to step in’ and help out at the last minute
Brown will join Marvel Cinematic Universe actor Anthony Mackie on stage tonight for the live telecast from Nashville, Tenn. at 8 p.m. EST.
Kane is the most nominated musician at this year’s ceremony with four nods, including male video of the year and CMT performance of the year.
CBS will broadcast the awards, with the show also available to stream 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 a few of the people scheduled to present awards or musical guests this evening.
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are also set to perform, in addition to 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 a few of the people scheduled to present awards or musical guests this evening