People’s Choice Country: Jessie James Decker, 'Yellowstone's' Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini shine on carpet

Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd honored at inaugural People's Choice Country Awards at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

Jessie James Decker cradled her baby bump in a tight black mini dress with a silver sequined strap across her chest for the People's Choice Country Awards Thursday in Nashville. 

Her husband, former NFL pro Eric Decker, stayed close by as they made their way into the Grand Ole Opry.

Kelsea Ballerini sparkled wearing a custom Coach sequined mini dress with a high neckline. She twisted up her bright blonde hair and let a few strands cascade across her face. 

Lainey Wilson, nominated for the album of 2023 in addition to song, collaboration and female artist, stepped out in a silver sequin ensemble with a matching hat and purse.

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Jessie James Decker, Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini sparkled on the red carpet at the Peoples Choice Country Awards. (Tyler Williamson)

Lainey Wilson stood out from the crowd wearing a silver sequined get-up. (Tyler Williamson)

Jessie James Decker, pregnant with her fourth child with husband Eric Decker, wore a black mini dress. (Tyler Williamson)

Kelsea Ballerini sparkled in a backless Coach number before performing at the People's Choice Country Awards. (Tyler Williamson)

Toby Keith returned to the red carpet for the first time since revealing his stomach cancer diagnosis in June 2022. (Todd Williamson)

Toby Keith returned to the red carpet after more than a year-long hiatus after his stomach cancer diagnosis in June 2022.

"The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari sported a classic white strapless dress with a thigh-high slit and a pair of matching white heels.

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Carly Pearce rocked an olive gown with cutouts above her hips and funky fringe details for the inaugural show in Nashville.

Carly Pearce showed off her summer tan in a cut-out gown at the country awards. (Tyler Williamson)

Country icon Wynonna Judd exuded elegance on the red carpet. (Tyler Williamson)

Reality star Kristin Cavallari wore a strapless white dress to the People's Choice Country Awards. (Tyler Williamson)

Kane Brown sported all-black, while wife Katelyn Jae covered up in a lilac dress. (Tyler Williamson)

Wynonna Judd stepped out in all-black threads with her signature fiery red hair cascading down her shoulders.

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Before Kane Brown performed, he walked the red carpet wearing a black ribbed shirt and matching pants, while wife Katelyn Jae rocked a silky lilac dress.

"The Bachelorette" star Hannah Brown wore a sparkling gown with a keyhole cut-out across her chest.

HARDY sported his classic black hat with a black jacket and slacks before performing at the People's Choice Country Awards.

Hardy walked the red carpet before giving a lively performance at the People's Choice Country Awards. (Tyler Williamson)

Little Big Town hosts the inaugural People's Choice Country Awards. (Todd Williamson)

Mickey Guyton mixed business with pleasure by wearing a white blazer with a bold purple, teal and yellow plaid print, paired with a matching mini skirt.

Little Big Town hosted the first People's Choice Country Awards. Band members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook walked the red carpet in style at the Grand Ole Opry.

Lady A dressed to impress, with lead singer Hillary Scott rocking a lacy black gown with a keyhole cutout. 

Nominees for the first-ever People's Choice Country Awards included Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Hardy, Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson.

Randy Travis stepped out with wife Mary for the first annual People's Choice Country Awards.  (Tyler Williamson)

"Bachelorette" star Hannah Brown sparkled, wearing a gold sequin gown at the People's Choice Country Awards. (Tyler Williamson)

Mickey Guyton embraced the '90s with a chic blazer dress. (Tyler Williamson)

Former WWE star Nikki Bella (Garcia) wore a figure-hugging denim dress. (Tyler Williamson)

Lady A dressed to impress, with lead singer Hillary Scott rocking a lacy black gown with a keyhole cutout.  (Photo by Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty Images)

The show will feature performances by Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown and Dan + Shay.

Blake Shelton will present Toby Keith the country icon award. Keith will also return to the stage for his first major performance amid his cancer battle. 

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Wynonna Judd will receive the country champion award more than one year after her mother Naomi Judd's death at 76.

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