Before the American Music Awards kicked off in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, many country stars walked the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater, including Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Florida Georgia Line and more. Take a look at 17 of our favorite photos, courtesy of O’Connor/AFF-USA.com. photos by O\’Connor/AFF-USA.com
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