Carrie Underwood stole the show at the 2022 iHeartCountry Festival in Austin, Texas, with her stunning red carpet look and powerful performance. She rocked a pair of purple distressed cut-off shorts and a bedazzled denim vest, paired with matching denim cowboy boots. Underwood's set featured Ed Eason on guitar and she wowed the crowd with her vocals. Maren Morris also took the stage in a silver sequin crop top and flared vinyl pants, while Thomas Rhett captivated audiences with his guitar skills. Other performers included Ryan Hurd, Ingrid Andress, Jimmie Allen, and Lainey Wilson. The festival was hosted by Bobby Bones and presented by Capital One.