Lionel Richie, 72, makes a rare appearance with girlfriend Lisa Parigi, 32, at the CMA Awards

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    They have kept a low profile since their relationship was revealed in 2014.

    Yet Lionel Richie, 72, and girlfriend Lisa Parigi, 32 looked more smitten than ever as they attended the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday.

    The American Idol judge and his longtime girlfriend put on a stylish display as she turned up to support Lionel who was hosting the show. 

    Cute couple: Lionel Richie, 72, made a rare appearance with girlfriend Lisa Parigi, 32, at the Country Music Awards as he stepped out to host the event on Wednesday

    Cute couple: Lionel Richie, 72, made a rare appearance with girlfriend Lisa Parigi, 32, at the Country Music Awards as he stepped out to host the event on Wednesday 

    The music icon looked slick in an all-black ensemble at the biggest event in country music. 

    He wore a long blazer coat which he paired with smart trousers and black shirt, completing he outfit with patent brogues.  

    Lisa, who is 40 years his junior, stunned in a canary yellow floor length evening gown that nipped in at her waist and featured a small train at the back.

    Glamorous: The American Idol judge and his longtime girlfriend put on a stylish display in a rare appearance at the event in Nashville, Tennessee

    Glamorous: The American Idol judge and his longtime girlfriend put on a stylish display in a rare appearance at the event in Nashville, Tennessee

    Stylish: The music icon looked slick in an all-black ensemble and patent brogues

    Stylish: The music icon looked slick in an all-black ensemble and patent brogues

    Stunning: Lisa stunned in a canary yellow floor length evening gown that nipped in at her waist and featured a small train at the back

    Stunning: Lisa stunned in a canary yellow floor length evening gown that nipped in at her waist and featured a small train at the back

    Glam: The entrepreneur accessorised with a circular diamanté bag, gold bracelets and teardrop shaped chandelier earrings

     Glam: The entrepreneur accessorised with a circular diamanté bag, gold bracelets and teardrop shaped chandelier earrings

    She wore her raven locks down in a soft curl and opted for a glamorous makeup palette of shimmery gold eyeshadow with a peach blush.

    The entrepreneur accessorised with a circular diamanté bag, gold bracelets and teardrop shaped chandelier earrings.     

    Lisa and American Idol judge have been together since 2014 but very rarely make public appearances.  

    Couple: The pair have been together since 2014 but very rarely make public appearances

    Couple: The pair have been together since 2014 but very rarely make public appearances

    Behind the scenes: Lionel hosted the award show alongside American Idol costars, country music artist Luke Bryan and superstar Katy Perry (pictured right)

    Behind the scenes: Lionel hosted the award show alongside American Idol costars, country music artist Luke Bryan and superstar Katy Perry (pictured right)

    Wow: Katy, 37, turned up the heat in a figure hugging Vivienne Westwood leather dress that was cinched in at the waist and had a one-shoulder design

    Wow: Katy, 37, turned up the heat in a figure hugging Vivienne Westwood leather dress that was cinched in at the waist and had a one-shoulder design

    Selfie: She accessorised with a long pearl necklace which fell down the front of her dress and wore her dark tresses pinned back

    Selfie: She accessorised with a long pearl necklace which fell down the front of her dress and wore her dark tresses pinned back

    Lionel hosted the award show alongside American Idol costars, country music artist Luke Bryan and superstar Katy Perry.  

    Katy, 37, turned up the heat in a figure hugging Vivienne Westwood leather dress that was cinched in at the waist and had a one-shoulder design.

    She accessorised with a long pearl necklace which fell down the front of her dress and wore her dark tresses pinned back while opting for a glamorous makeup look.  

    The 55th Annual Country Music Awards marked the events return to the red carpet as the first event since the pandemic began. 

    Costars: The 55th Annual Country Music Awards marked the events return to the red carpet as the first event since the pandemic began, pictured with Luke Bryan and Katy Perry

    Costars: The 55th Annual Country Music Awards marked the events return to the red carpet as the first event since the pandemic began, pictured with Luke Bryan and Katy Perry

    Awards: Lionel joined his fellow American Idol judges to hand out the first award of the evening to singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton

    Awards: Lionel joined his fellow American Idol judges to hand out the first award of the evening to singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton

    Winner: Chris walked away with the most trophies at the 2021 CMA Awards, winning Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Song of the Year

    Winner: Chris walked away with the most trophies at the 2021 CMA Awards, winning Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Song of the Year

    The Grammy winner joined his fellow American Idol judges to hand out the first award of the evening to singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton.   

    Chris walked away with the most trophies at the 2021 CMA Awards on Wednesday night, but Carly Pearce and Luke Combs also stole the show as well.

    He won Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the annual event, held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

    The artist said in a speech, ‘Wow, okay. Thank you. Thank you very much. So many wonderful songs in here, I’m going to give it over to one of my heroes, Mike Henderson, who I have written more songs with than anybody in Nashville, Tennessee. This man knows how to write songs.’ 

    2021 Country Music Awards: WINNERS

    ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR 

    Eric Church

    Luke Combs – WINNER

    Miranda Lambert

    Chris Stapleton

    Carrie Underwood

    On top: Luke Combs took home top honor of the night: Entertainer Of The Year

    On top: Luke Combs took home top honor of the night: Entertainer Of The Year

    MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 

    Dierks Bentley

    Eric Church

    Luke Combs

    Thomas Rhett

    Chris Stapleton – WINNER

    Hands full: Chris Stapleton earned the most trophies with four

    Hands full: Chris Stapleton earned the most trophies with four 

     

    VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR  

    Brooks & Dunn

    Brothers Osborne – WINNER

    Dan + Shay

    Florida Georgia Line

    Maddie & Tae

     

    ALBUM OF THE YEAR 

    29, Carly Pearce

    Dangerous: The Double Album, Morgan Wallen

    Heart, Eric Church

    Skeletons, Brothers Osborne

    Starting Over, Chris Stapleton – WINNER 

     

    MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR 

    “Buy Dirt,” Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan

    “Chasing After You,” Ryan Hurd, Maren Morris

    “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” Elle King, Miranda Lambert

    “Famous Friends,” Chris Young, Kane Brown

    WINNER: “half of my hometown,” Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney

    Double duty: Kelsea Ballerini earned two including duet with Kenny Chesney called Half Of My Hometown

    Double duty: Kelsea Ballerini earned two including duet with Kenny Chesney called Half Of My Hometown

     

    MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 

    Jenee Fleenor – WINNER

    Paul Franklin

    Aaron Sterling

    Ilya Toshinskiy

    Derek Wells

    FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 

    Gabby Barrett

    Miranda Lambert

    Ashley McBryde

    Maren Morris

    Carly Pearce – WINNER

    What a night: Carly Pearce had a shocking win in the Female Vocalist Of The Year category

    What a night: Carly Pearce had a shocking win in the Female Vocalist Of The Year category

     

    VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR 

    Lady A

    Little Big Town

    Midland

    Old Dominion – WINNER

    Zac Brown Band

    Squad goals Old Dominion won for Vocal Group Of The Year

    Squad goals Old Dominion won for Vocal Group Of The Year

     

    NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

    Jimmie Allen – WINNER

    Ingrid Andress

    Gabby Barrett

    Mickey Guyton

    HARDY

    What a moment: Jimmie Allen got emotional as he earned New Artist Of The Year

    What a moment: Jimmie Allen got emotional as he earned New Artist Of The Year

     

    SINGLE OF THE YEAR 

    “Famous Friends,” Chris Young, Kane Brown

    “The Good Ones,” Gabby Barrett

    “Hell Of A View,” Eric Church

    “One Night Standards,” Ashley McBryde

    Starting Over,” Chris Stapleton – WINNER

     

    Song of the Year

    “Forever After All,” Luke Combs, Drew Parker, Robert Williford

    “The Good Ones,” Gabby Barrett, Zach Kale, Emily Landis, Jim McCormick

    “Hell Of A View,” Casey Beathard, Eric Church, Monty Criswell

    “One Night Standards,” Nicolette Hayford, Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde

    “Starting Over,” Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton – WINNER

     

    MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

    “Chasing After You,” Ryan Hurd, Maren Morris

    “Famous Friends,” Chris Young, Kane Brown

    “Gone,” Dierks Bentley

    “Younger Me,” Brothers Osborne

    WINNER: “half of my hometown,” Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney 

     

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