In anticipation of the exciting night ahead, country music's biggest stars stepped onto the red carpet for the 2013 CMT Awards Wednesday (June 5).

Everyone from the lovely Taylor Swift to the dashing Luke Bryan headed over to the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee to learn their fate at this year's anticipated show.

And it’s going to be an eventful evening ahead as the crooners compete for the coveted CMT trophies that are up for grabs.

Video of the Year nominees include Miss Swift and Luke along with Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw.

Catch all the red carpet arrivals in the player below and stay tuned to GossipCenter for the latest on tonight's big winners!