Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood Hit 2009 CMA Awards' Red Carpet

This year's annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards has been kicked off on Wednesday night, November 11, and Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood are among the early attendees at the event which takes place at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn. Beside them both, there are also Keith Urban, who arrives hand-in-hand with his actress wife Nicole Kidman, actress Jennette McCurdy, and country songstress Faith Hill.

Swift, who poses on the affair's red carpet in sparkling floor-length gown, is nominated for four gongs at the star-studded event. The 19-year-old singer, additionally, is booked as a performing act. Meanwhile, Carrie who is seen all smile upon her arrival at the awards show is billed as a host.

Several other stars who come early to the 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards include singers Luke Bryan, Billy Currington, Lyle Lovett, Reba McEntire, Danny Gokey, LeAnn Rimes, Zac Brown Band, Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, actress Patricia Heaton and many more. The on-going affair is aired live on ABC at 8 P.M. ET.