Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Collaborators Bring Western Boots and Towering Heels to CMT Awards 2024 Red Carpet
Renan Botelho
Senior Digital Editor
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Beyoncé‘s presence at the 2024 CMT Music Awards is still uncertain. But while fans speculate if the singer will attend the event in Austin this Sunday, some of her collaborators on the “Cowboy Carter” album made sure to bring standout footwear to the ceremony’s red carpet.
Here, FN takes a closer look at the shoe style of Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Willie Jones and Reyna Roberts.
Brittney Spencer
Taking her look sky-high, Brittney Spencer, who is one of the singers featured on Beyoncé’s “Blackbiird,” wore a towering pair of platform sandals. The shoe style featured a peep-toe silhouette and block heels reaching at least 4 inches in height.
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Tanner Adell
Tanner Adell, another artist who collaborated with Beyoncé on “Blackbiird,” wore Steve Madden on the red carpet. The singer chose a pair of the brand’s Kassiani shoes, which feature a block heel of 5.25 inches.
Tiera Kennedy
Tier Kennedy, who since with Beyoncé on “Blackbiird” and sings harmonies on “Tyrant,” slipped into a pair of leather knee-high boots with zipper fastening and square toes.
Willie Jones
Willie Jones, featured in Beyoncé’s “Just for Fun,” embraced the event’s country theme in Wester-inspired boots with a brown suede upper and a short block heel.
Reyna Roberts
Reyna Roberts, another name featured in “Blackbiird,” chose a pair of cowboy boots to walk the red carpet. Although her shoes were hidden under her bel-bottom pants, the style featured a metal cap-toe, a trend seen in boots from Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.
“Cowboy Carter,” released on March 29, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and made Beyoncé the first Black woman to debut at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart.
The 2024 CMT Music Awards, the fan-voted country music awards show held at the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, will bring Kelsea Ballerini as a host for its fourth consecutive year. Performers scheduled to take the stage include Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Sugarland and more.
