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Best-Dressed Stars Over 50 at the Country Music Awards

Jo Dee Messina Wynonna and Lionel Richie brought their A game to the all-star event

(Left to right) Jo Dee Messina, Wynonna Judd and Lionel Richie Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Terry Wyatt/WireImage; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images . The Big Sky actress performed in an opening medley with Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert dedicated to the late Loretta Lynn. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Wynonna Judd 58

Judd glittered in a shimmery gold ensemble with train from RVNG Couture. The songstress, who lost her mother and former duo partner Naomi Judd to suicide in April, tearfully thanked the audience for their support, saying, “I am humbled and honored tonight to still have a seat at the table of country music.” Sara Kauss/FilmMagic

Lionel Richie 73

Music icon and American Idol judge Richie was the night’s newest man in black, sporting a long jet-black dress jacket, black shirt and trim black trousers. was joined on the red carpet by girlfriend Lisa Parigi. Sara Kauss/FilmMagic

Kimberly Schlapman 53

Pretty in pink: Little Big Town’s Schlapman turned heads in a monochromatic Azzi & Ostapale pink gown with lace overlay and matching elbow-length gloves. Mark Humphrey/AP Photo

Jo Dee Messina 52

Messina went the short (and sexy) route. She took the stage for a surprise duet of “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” with Cole Swindell decked out in a brown leather jacket, suede fringe skirt and an animal print top. Jason Davis/WireImage

Karen Fairchild 53

Fairchild stood out in a brilliant orange Alaia form-fitting illusion gown with a feathered skirt. The Little Big Town singer joined her bandmates in presenting the Vocal Duo of the Year award to the Brothers Osborne.

Honorable Mention

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Luke Bryan 46

Sure, he not quite 50. But the evening’s affable cohost (with retired football star Peyton Manning, 46) took home the MVP award for sartorial style on country’s biggest night. He sported multiple looks — from classic black tux to burgundy velvet dressing jacket to forest green suede blazer and matching tonal shirt — each look better than the last. Nancy Kerr is a senior writer and editor of features content for AARP. Prior to joining the organization, she was the editor of special projects for USA Today; a senior editor for the USA Weekend magazine; an assistant managing editor of digital content at The Washington Post and the director of women’s programming at America Online. MORE FROM AARP AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Restaurants offers > See more Travel Planning offers > See more Flowers & Gifts offers > See more Groceries offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS