If you’re looking to dress up as one of your favorite country music stars, we’ve got some ideas of what you should wear to create the perfect costume.
Eddie Montgomery
Eddie Montgomery (left) with Troy Gentry. Michael Buckner / Getty Images
Eddie Montgomery is one half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry. He dresses all in black, and while performing is known to twirl a microphone stand with ease. Best known songs are “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Hell Yeah,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me” and “My Town.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Long black duster jacketOrange cowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Black dress shirtBlack denim jeans with conchos up the sides of the legs
Props:
Microphone stand (to spin)Wide brim black cowboy hat or navy blue do-rag
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson. Country Music Association
Alan Jackson is a country superstar, best known for hits like “Chattahoochie,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Midnight in Montgomery” and “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning.)” He usually dresses in a Western-style shirt with ripped and faded jeans.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
White cowboy hatWestern style shirt (with or without fringe)Ripped and faded denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy boots
Props:
Acoustic guitar
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney. Country Music Association
Kenny Chesney is a country superstar, best known for his island laid-back look, and songs like “She’s Got It All,” “You Had Me From Hello,” “Summertime” and “When the Sun Goes Down.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Tank topFaded jeansCowboy hat
Other Clothing:
Roper bootsIf no cowboy hat, can wear a baseball style cap or do-rag
Props:
Fake abs (Kenny has a six pack any guy would die to have)Puka shellsElectric guitar with a pirate skull & crossbones on it
Toby Keith
Toby Keith. Sue Bauman
Toby Keith came on the scene in the early 1990s, and amassed quite a few hits, especially on his debut album, which contained the smash hits, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “He Ain’t Worth Missing,” “Wish I Didn’t Know Now” and “A Little Less Talk, and a Lot More Action.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Well worn straw cowboy hatLevi jacketFaded wash jeans
Other Clothing:
Black t-shirt that says “Top Dog"Roper boots
Props:
Bring along a bulldog on a leash
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton. USA Network
Blake Shelton released his self-titled debut in 2001. This tall, brown-haired, blue-eyed cutie had an immediate hit with “Austin,” and has also scored big with “The Baby,” “Nobody But Me” and “Home.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dark long-sleeve shirt Denim jeans
Other clothing:
Roper boots
Props:
5x7 picture of Miranda Lambert
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson. Jeff Gentner / Getty Images
Willie Nelson is a country icon. He’s a rebel, and one of the leaders of the outlaw movement. He wears his red hair long and braided, and usually dresses in casual jeans and a black t-shirt with a bandanna around his forehead. Best known for “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” “Always on My Mind” and “On the Road Again.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Black t-shirt Denim jeans Long, red wig (braid hair in pigtails) Short, gray beard
Other clothing:
Roper boots Blue or red bandanna worn on head
Props:
Fake marijuana joint Beat-up acoustic guitar
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert. Shelly Fabian
Miranda Lambert came to national attention when she was a contestant and third place finalist on the first season of Nashville Star. She’s got a real country rock sound with some in-your-face songs like “Kerosene,” “Gunpowder and Lead,” as well as the more poignant “More Like Her.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
T-shirt (perhaps with a skull on it)Denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy bootsSilver chain with skull pendant
Props:
5x7 picture of Blake SheltonPink guitarTemporary tattoo of “Don’t Mess with Texas”
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift. Great American Country
Taylor Swift is a rising teen country star, best known for her long curly blond hair, halter-style dresses, and cowboy boots. Her best known songs are “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Tim McGraw,” “Should Have Said No” and “Our Song.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Halter-styled dressCowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Several bracelets on one wrist
Props:
Sparkly acoustic guitarLong blond wig with lots of curls (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood. Kevin Winter / Getty Images
Carrie Underwood came to country music as the winner of season four of American Idol. She fast became a favorite and has risen to superstar status quite quickly. She doesn’t have any set look, but wears a variety of clothes from casual tanks and slacks to designer dresses. She’s best known for songs “Jesus Take the Wheel,” “Before He Cheats,” “Just a Dream” and “Wasted.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Doesn’t have any specific look.
Other Clothing:
“Before He Cheats” look - black halter tank top with red bra straps showing Cropped denim pants Strappy sandals OR - like in the picture - black all-in-one shorts set Strappy sandals Black knit legwarmers
Props:
Baseball bat Key chain with a number of keys on it to scratch her name in his leather seat Long blond wig (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire. Shelly Fabian
Reba McEntire is a country superstar who has done it all – singing, acting in motion pictures and in her own TV show, and performing on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun. The fiery redhead is best known for her songs “Fancy,” “Whoever’s in New England,” “It’s Your Call” and “For My Broken Heart.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
She doesn’t have a specific look. (But she does have her own clothing line at Dillards.)
Other Clothing:
“Fancy” look – long, red satin dress “with a slit right up to her hip” Red wig with lots and lots of hair, teased to heaven Black heels
Props:
Roach crawling across her shoe. Necklace with charm that says “To thy own self be true.”
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton. Matt Carr / Getty Images
Dolly Parton is an American treasure. Singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, Dolly has accomplished so much in her career. Some of her most popular songs include “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “9 to 5.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dolly doesn’t have a specific look. Most always her top is low cut to accentuate her ample bust. Matching skirt to complete the ensemble. OR Sparkly white dress (see picture) Strappy sandals with at least 3” heels.
Props:
If not overly busty, wear a fully padded bra. Big blonde wig with a teased hairstyle.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain. Frank Micelotta / Getty Images
Shania Twain is the biggest selling country female ever. She’s released four studio albums and a greatest hits package in her short career, which started in the early 1990s. Best known for “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “Any Man of Mine,” “You’re Still the One” and “Honey I’m Home.” Shania doesn’t have a certain look. She goes from casual to glam and always looks great, no matter what.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Shania is unique. She doesn’t have a set look.
Other Clothing:
Going for the “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” video look – black duster coat Black top hat with black netting covering part of face White dress shirt Black tie Very short black mini skirt Over-the-knee black boots Leather (or faux leather) gloves Use lots of black liner to outline eyes OR if you want, you can wear a short black dress (see photo above) Long black leather (or faux leather) gloves Over-the-knee black boots
Props:
Microphone on stand
If you’re looking to dress up as one of your favorite country music stars, we’ve got some ideas of what you should wear to create the perfect costume.
Eddie Montgomery
Eddie Montgomery (left) with Troy Gentry. Michael Buckner / Getty Images
Eddie Montgomery is one half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry. He dresses all in black, and while performing is known to twirl a microphone stand with ease. Best known songs are “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Hell Yeah,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me” and “My Town.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Long black duster jacketOrange cowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Black dress shirtBlack denim jeans with conchos up the sides of the legs
Props:
Microphone stand (to spin)Wide brim black cowboy hat or navy blue do-rag
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson. Country Music Association
Alan Jackson is a country superstar, best known for hits like “Chattahoochie,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Midnight in Montgomery” and “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning.)” He usually dresses in a Western-style shirt with ripped and faded jeans.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
White cowboy hatWestern style shirt (with or without fringe)Ripped and faded denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy boots
Props:
Acoustic guitar
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney. Country Music Association
Kenny Chesney is a country superstar, best known for his island laid-back look, and songs like “She’s Got It All,” “You Had Me From Hello,” “Summertime” and “When the Sun Goes Down.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Tank topFaded jeansCowboy hat
Other Clothing:
Roper bootsIf no cowboy hat, can wear a baseball style cap or do-rag
Props:
Fake abs (Kenny has a six pack any guy would die to have)Puka shellsElectric guitar with a pirate skull & crossbones on it
Toby Keith
Toby Keith. Sue Bauman
Toby Keith came on the scene in the early 1990s, and amassed quite a few hits, especially on his debut album, which contained the smash hits, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “He Ain’t Worth Missing,” “Wish I Didn’t Know Now” and “A Little Less Talk, and a Lot More Action.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Well worn straw cowboy hatLevi jacketFaded wash jeans
Other Clothing:
Black t-shirt that says “Top Dog"Roper boots
Props:
Bring along a bulldog on a leash
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton. USA Network
Blake Shelton released his self-titled debut in 2001. This tall, brown-haired, blue-eyed cutie had an immediate hit with “Austin,” and has also scored big with “The Baby,” “Nobody But Me” and “Home.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dark long-sleeve shirt Denim jeans
Other clothing:
Roper boots
Props:
5x7 picture of Miranda Lambert
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson. Jeff Gentner / Getty Images
Willie Nelson is a country icon. He’s a rebel, and one of the leaders of the outlaw movement. He wears his red hair long and braided, and usually dresses in casual jeans and a black t-shirt with a bandanna around his forehead. Best known for “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” “Always on My Mind” and “On the Road Again.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Black t-shirt Denim jeans Long, red wig (braid hair in pigtails) Short, gray beard
Other clothing:
Roper boots Blue or red bandanna worn on head
Props:
Fake marijuana joint Beat-up acoustic guitar
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert. Shelly Fabian
Miranda Lambert came to national attention when she was a contestant and third place finalist on the first season of Nashville Star. She’s got a real country rock sound with some in-your-face songs like “Kerosene,” “Gunpowder and Lead,” as well as the more poignant “More Like Her.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
T-shirt (perhaps with a skull on it)Denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy bootsSilver chain with skull pendant
Props:
5x7 picture of Blake SheltonPink guitarTemporary tattoo of “Don’t Mess with Texas”
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift. Great American Country
Taylor Swift is a rising teen country star, best known for her long curly blond hair, halter-style dresses, and cowboy boots. Her best known songs are “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Tim McGraw,” “Should Have Said No” and “Our Song.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Halter-styled dressCowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Several bracelets on one wrist
Props:
Sparkly acoustic guitarLong blond wig with lots of curls (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood. Kevin Winter / Getty Images
Carrie Underwood came to country music as the winner of season four of American Idol. She fast became a favorite and has risen to superstar status quite quickly. She doesn’t have any set look, but wears a variety of clothes from casual tanks and slacks to designer dresses. She’s best known for songs “Jesus Take the Wheel,” “Before He Cheats,” “Just a Dream” and “Wasted.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Doesn’t have any specific look.
Other Clothing:
“Before He Cheats” look - black halter tank top with red bra straps showing Cropped denim pants Strappy sandals OR - like in the picture - black all-in-one shorts set Strappy sandals Black knit legwarmers
Props:
Baseball bat Key chain with a number of keys on it to scratch her name in his leather seat Long blond wig (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire. Shelly Fabian
Reba McEntire is a country superstar who has done it all – singing, acting in motion pictures and in her own TV show, and performing on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun. The fiery redhead is best known for her songs “Fancy,” “Whoever’s in New England,” “It’s Your Call” and “For My Broken Heart.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
She doesn’t have a specific look. (But she does have her own clothing line at Dillards.)
Other Clothing:
“Fancy” look – long, red satin dress “with a slit right up to her hip” Red wig with lots and lots of hair, teased to heaven Black heels
Props:
Roach crawling across her shoe. Necklace with charm that says “To thy own self be true.”
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton. Matt Carr / Getty Images
Dolly Parton is an American treasure. Singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, Dolly has accomplished so much in her career. Some of her most popular songs include “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “9 to 5.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dolly doesn’t have a specific look. Most always her top is low cut to accentuate her ample bust. Matching skirt to complete the ensemble. OR Sparkly white dress (see picture) Strappy sandals with at least 3” heels.
Props:
If not overly busty, wear a fully padded bra. Big blonde wig with a teased hairstyle.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain. Frank Micelotta / Getty Images
Shania Twain is the biggest selling country female ever. She’s released four studio albums and a greatest hits package in her short career, which started in the early 1990s. Best known for “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “Any Man of Mine,” “You’re Still the One” and “Honey I’m Home.” Shania doesn’t have a certain look. She goes from casual to glam and always looks great, no matter what.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Shania is unique. She doesn’t have a set look.
Other Clothing:
Going for the “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” video look – black duster coat Black top hat with black netting covering part of face White dress shirt Black tie Very short black mini skirt Over-the-knee black boots Leather (or faux leather) gloves Use lots of black liner to outline eyes OR if you want, you can wear a short black dress (see photo above) Long black leather (or faux leather) gloves Over-the-knee black boots
Props:
Microphone on stand
If you’re looking to dress up as one of your favorite country music stars, we’ve got some ideas of what you should wear to create the perfect costume.
Eddie Montgomery
Eddie Montgomery (left) with Troy Gentry. Michael Buckner / Getty Images
Eddie Montgomery is one half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry. He dresses all in black, and while performing is known to twirl a microphone stand with ease. Best known songs are “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Hell Yeah,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me” and “My Town.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Long black duster jacketOrange cowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Black dress shirtBlack denim jeans with conchos up the sides of the legs
Props:
Microphone stand (to spin)Wide brim black cowboy hat or navy blue do-rag
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson. Country Music Association
Alan Jackson is a country superstar, best known for hits like “Chattahoochie,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Midnight in Montgomery” and “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning.)” He usually dresses in a Western-style shirt with ripped and faded jeans.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
White cowboy hatWestern style shirt (with or without fringe)Ripped and faded denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy boots
Props:
Acoustic guitar
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney. Country Music Association
Kenny Chesney is a country superstar, best known for his island laid-back look, and songs like “She’s Got It All,” “You Had Me From Hello,” “Summertime” and “When the Sun Goes Down.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Tank topFaded jeansCowboy hat
Other Clothing:
Roper bootsIf no cowboy hat, can wear a baseball style cap or do-rag
Props:
Fake abs (Kenny has a six pack any guy would die to have)Puka shellsElectric guitar with a pirate skull & crossbones on it
Toby Keith
Toby Keith. Sue Bauman
Toby Keith came on the scene in the early 1990s, and amassed quite a few hits, especially on his debut album, which contained the smash hits, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “He Ain’t Worth Missing,” “Wish I Didn’t Know Now” and “A Little Less Talk, and a Lot More Action.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Well worn straw cowboy hatLevi jacketFaded wash jeans
Other Clothing:
Black t-shirt that says “Top Dog"Roper boots
Props:
Bring along a bulldog on a leash
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton. USA Network
Blake Shelton released his self-titled debut in 2001. This tall, brown-haired, blue-eyed cutie had an immediate hit with “Austin,” and has also scored big with “The Baby,” “Nobody But Me” and “Home.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dark long-sleeve shirt Denim jeans
Other clothing:
Roper boots
Props:
5x7 picture of Miranda Lambert
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson. Jeff Gentner / Getty Images
Willie Nelson is a country icon. He’s a rebel, and one of the leaders of the outlaw movement. He wears his red hair long and braided, and usually dresses in casual jeans and a black t-shirt with a bandanna around his forehead. Best known for “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” “Always on My Mind” and “On the Road Again.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Black t-shirt Denim jeans Long, red wig (braid hair in pigtails) Short, gray beard
Other clothing:
Roper boots Blue or red bandanna worn on head
Props:
Fake marijuana joint Beat-up acoustic guitar
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert. Shelly Fabian
Miranda Lambert came to national attention when she was a contestant and third place finalist on the first season of Nashville Star. She’s got a real country rock sound with some in-your-face songs like “Kerosene,” “Gunpowder and Lead,” as well as the more poignant “More Like Her.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
T-shirt (perhaps with a skull on it)Denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy bootsSilver chain with skull pendant
Props:
5x7 picture of Blake SheltonPink guitarTemporary tattoo of “Don’t Mess with Texas”
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift. Great American Country
Taylor Swift is a rising teen country star, best known for her long curly blond hair, halter-style dresses, and cowboy boots. Her best known songs are “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Tim McGraw,” “Should Have Said No” and “Our Song.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Halter-styled dressCowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Several bracelets on one wrist
Props:
Sparkly acoustic guitarLong blond wig with lots of curls (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood. Kevin Winter / Getty Images
Carrie Underwood came to country music as the winner of season four of American Idol. She fast became a favorite and has risen to superstar status quite quickly. She doesn’t have any set look, but wears a variety of clothes from casual tanks and slacks to designer dresses. She’s best known for songs “Jesus Take the Wheel,” “Before He Cheats,” “Just a Dream” and “Wasted.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Doesn’t have any specific look.
Other Clothing:
“Before He Cheats” look - black halter tank top with red bra straps showing Cropped denim pants Strappy sandals OR - like in the picture - black all-in-one shorts set Strappy sandals Black knit legwarmers
Props:
Baseball bat Key chain with a number of keys on it to scratch her name in his leather seat Long blond wig (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire. Shelly Fabian
Reba McEntire is a country superstar who has done it all – singing, acting in motion pictures and in her own TV show, and performing on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun. The fiery redhead is best known for her songs “Fancy,” “Whoever’s in New England,” “It’s Your Call” and “For My Broken Heart.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
She doesn’t have a specific look. (But she does have her own clothing line at Dillards.)
Other Clothing:
“Fancy” look – long, red satin dress “with a slit right up to her hip” Red wig with lots and lots of hair, teased to heaven Black heels
Props:
Roach crawling across her shoe. Necklace with charm that says “To thy own self be true.”
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton. Matt Carr / Getty Images
Dolly Parton is an American treasure. Singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, Dolly has accomplished so much in her career. Some of her most popular songs include “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “9 to 5.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dolly doesn’t have a specific look. Most always her top is low cut to accentuate her ample bust. Matching skirt to complete the ensemble. OR Sparkly white dress (see picture) Strappy sandals with at least 3” heels.
Props:
If not overly busty, wear a fully padded bra. Big blonde wig with a teased hairstyle.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain. Frank Micelotta / Getty Images
Shania Twain is the biggest selling country female ever. She’s released four studio albums and a greatest hits package in her short career, which started in the early 1990s. Best known for “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “Any Man of Mine,” “You’re Still the One” and “Honey I’m Home.” Shania doesn’t have a certain look. She goes from casual to glam and always looks great, no matter what.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Shania is unique. She doesn’t have a set look.
Other Clothing:
Going for the “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” video look – black duster coat Black top hat with black netting covering part of face White dress shirt Black tie Very short black mini skirt Over-the-knee black boots Leather (or faux leather) gloves Use lots of black liner to outline eyes OR if you want, you can wear a short black dress (see photo above) Long black leather (or faux leather) gloves Over-the-knee black boots
Props:
Microphone on stand
If you’re looking to dress up as one of your favorite country music stars, we’ve got some ideas of what you should wear to create the perfect costume.
Eddie Montgomery
Eddie Montgomery (left) with Troy Gentry. Michael Buckner / Getty Images
Eddie Montgomery is one half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry. He dresses all in black, and while performing is known to twirl a microphone stand with ease. Best known songs are “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Hell Yeah,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me” and “My Town.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Long black duster jacketOrange cowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Black dress shirtBlack denim jeans with conchos up the sides of the legs
Props:
Microphone stand (to spin)Wide brim black cowboy hat or navy blue do-rag
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson. Country Music Association
Alan Jackson is a country superstar, best known for hits like “Chattahoochie,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Midnight in Montgomery” and “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning.)” He usually dresses in a Western-style shirt with ripped and faded jeans.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
White cowboy hatWestern style shirt (with or without fringe)Ripped and faded denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy boots
Props:
Acoustic guitar
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney. Country Music Association
Kenny Chesney is a country superstar, best known for his island laid-back look, and songs like “She’s Got It All,” “You Had Me From Hello,” “Summertime” and “When the Sun Goes Down.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Tank topFaded jeansCowboy hat
Other Clothing:
Roper bootsIf no cowboy hat, can wear a baseball style cap or do-rag
Props:
Fake abs (Kenny has a six pack any guy would die to have)Puka shellsElectric guitar with a pirate skull & crossbones on it
Toby Keith
Toby Keith. Sue Bauman
Toby Keith came on the scene in the early 1990s, and amassed quite a few hits, especially on his debut album, which contained the smash hits, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “He Ain’t Worth Missing,” “Wish I Didn’t Know Now” and “A Little Less Talk, and a Lot More Action.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Well worn straw cowboy hatLevi jacketFaded wash jeans
Other Clothing:
Black t-shirt that says “Top Dog"Roper boots
Props:
Bring along a bulldog on a leash
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton. USA Network
Blake Shelton released his self-titled debut in 2001. This tall, brown-haired, blue-eyed cutie had an immediate hit with “Austin,” and has also scored big with “The Baby,” “Nobody But Me” and “Home.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dark long-sleeve shirt Denim jeans
Other clothing:
Roper boots
Props:
5x7 picture of Miranda Lambert
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson. Jeff Gentner / Getty Images
Willie Nelson is a country icon. He’s a rebel, and one of the leaders of the outlaw movement. He wears his red hair long and braided, and usually dresses in casual jeans and a black t-shirt with a bandanna around his forehead. Best known for “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” “Always on My Mind” and “On the Road Again.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Black t-shirt Denim jeans Long, red wig (braid hair in pigtails) Short, gray beard
Other clothing:
Roper boots Blue or red bandanna worn on head
Props:
Fake marijuana joint Beat-up acoustic guitar
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert. Shelly Fabian
Miranda Lambert came to national attention when she was a contestant and third place finalist on the first season of Nashville Star. She’s got a real country rock sound with some in-your-face songs like “Kerosene,” “Gunpowder and Lead,” as well as the more poignant “More Like Her.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
T-shirt (perhaps with a skull on it)Denim jeans
Other Clothing:
Cowboy bootsSilver chain with skull pendant
Props:
5x7 picture of Blake SheltonPink guitarTemporary tattoo of “Don’t Mess with Texas”
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift. Great American Country
Taylor Swift is a rising teen country star, best known for her long curly blond hair, halter-style dresses, and cowboy boots. Her best known songs are “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Tim McGraw,” “Should Have Said No” and “Our Song.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Halter-styled dressCowboy boots
Other Clothing:
Several bracelets on one wrist
Props:
Sparkly acoustic guitarLong blond wig with lots of curls (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood. Kevin Winter / Getty Images
Carrie Underwood came to country music as the winner of season four of American Idol. She fast became a favorite and has risen to superstar status quite quickly. She doesn’t have any set look, but wears a variety of clothes from casual tanks and slacks to designer dresses. She’s best known for songs “Jesus Take the Wheel,” “Before He Cheats,” “Just a Dream” and “Wasted.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Doesn’t have any specific look.
Other Clothing:
“Before He Cheats” look - black halter tank top with red bra straps showing Cropped denim pants Strappy sandals OR - like in the picture - black all-in-one shorts set Strappy sandals Black knit legwarmers
Props:
Baseball bat Key chain with a number of keys on it to scratch her name in his leather seat Long blond wig (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire. Shelly Fabian
Reba McEntire is a country superstar who has done it all – singing, acting in motion pictures and in her own TV show, and performing on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun. The fiery redhead is best known for her songs “Fancy,” “Whoever’s in New England,” “It’s Your Call” and “For My Broken Heart.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
She doesn’t have a specific look. (But she does have her own clothing line at Dillards.)
Other Clothing:
“Fancy” look – long, red satin dress “with a slit right up to her hip” Red wig with lots and lots of hair, teased to heaven Black heels
Props:
Roach crawling across her shoe. Necklace with charm that says “To thy own self be true.”
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton. Matt Carr / Getty Images
Dolly Parton is an American treasure. Singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, Dolly has accomplished so much in her career. Some of her most popular songs include “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “9 to 5.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Dolly doesn’t have a specific look. Most always her top is low cut to accentuate her ample bust. Matching skirt to complete the ensemble. OR Sparkly white dress (see picture) Strappy sandals with at least 3” heels.
Props:
If not overly busty, wear a fully padded bra. Big blonde wig with a teased hairstyle.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain. Frank Micelotta / Getty Images
Shania Twain is the biggest selling country female ever. She’s released four studio albums and a greatest hits package in her short career, which started in the early 1990s. Best known for “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “Any Man of Mine,” “You’re Still the One” and “Honey I’m Home.” Shania doesn’t have a certain look. She goes from casual to glam and always looks great, no matter what.
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
Shania is unique. She doesn’t have a set look.
Other Clothing:
Going for the “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” video look – black duster coat Black top hat with black netting covering part of face White dress shirt Black tie Very short black mini skirt Over-the-knee black boots Leather (or faux leather) gloves Use lots of black liner to outline eyes OR if you want, you can wear a short black dress (see photo above) Long black leather (or faux leather) gloves Over-the-knee black boots
Props:
Microphone on stand
Eddie Montgomery
Eddie Montgomery is one half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry. He dresses all in black, and while performing is known to twirl a microphone stand with ease. Best known songs are “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Hell Yeah,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me” and “My Town.”
Most Distinguishing Clothing:
- Long black duster jacketOrange cowboy boots
Other Clothing:
- Black dress shirtBlack denim jeans with conchos up the sides of the legs
Props:
- Microphone stand (to spin)Wide brim black cowboy hat or navy blue do-rag
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson is a country superstar, best known for hits like “Chattahoochie,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Midnight in Montgomery” and “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning.)” He usually dresses in a Western-style shirt with ripped and faded jeans.
White cowboy hatWestern style shirt (with or without fringe)Ripped and faded denim jeans
Cowboy boots
Acoustic guitar
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney is a country superstar, best known for his island laid-back look, and songs like “She’s Got It All,” “You Had Me From Hello,” “Summertime” and “When the Sun Goes Down.”
Tank topFaded jeansCowboy hat
Roper bootsIf no cowboy hat, can wear a baseball style cap or do-rag
Fake abs (Kenny has a six pack any guy would die to have)Puka shellsElectric guitar with a pirate skull & crossbones on it
Toby Keith
Toby Keith came on the scene in the early 1990s, and amassed quite a few hits, especially on his debut album, which contained the smash hits, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “He Ain’t Worth Missing,” “Wish I Didn’t Know Now” and “A Little Less Talk, and a Lot More Action.”
Well worn straw cowboy hatLevi jacketFaded wash jeans
Black t-shirt that says “Top Dog"Roper boots
Bring along a bulldog on a leash
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton released his self-titled debut in 2001. This tall, brown-haired, blue-eyed cutie had an immediate hit with “Austin,” and has also scored big with “The Baby,” “Nobody But Me” and “Home.”
- Dark long-sleeve shirt Denim jeans
Other clothing:
Roper boots
5x7 picture of Miranda Lambert
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson is a country icon. He’s a rebel, and one of the leaders of the outlaw movement. He wears his red hair long and braided, and usually dresses in casual jeans and a black t-shirt with a bandanna around his forehead. Best known for “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” “Always on My Mind” and “On the Road Again.”
Black t-shirt Denim jeans Long, red wig (braid hair in pigtails) Short, gray beard
Roper boots Blue or red bandanna worn on head
Fake marijuana joint Beat-up acoustic guitar
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert came to national attention when she was a contestant and third place finalist on the first season of Nashville Star. She’s got a real country rock sound with some in-your-face songs like “Kerosene,” “Gunpowder and Lead,” as well as the more poignant “More Like Her.”
T-shirt (perhaps with a skull on it)Denim jeans
Cowboy bootsSilver chain with skull pendant
5x7 picture of Blake SheltonPink guitarTemporary tattoo of “Don’t Mess with Texas”
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a rising teen country star, best known for her long curly blond hair, halter-style dresses, and cowboy boots. Her best known songs are “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Tim McGraw,” “Should Have Said No” and “Our Song.”
Halter-styled dressCowboy boots
Several bracelets on one wrist
Sparkly acoustic guitarLong blond wig with lots of curls (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood came to country music as the winner of season four of American Idol. She fast became a favorite and has risen to superstar status quite quickly. She doesn’t have any set look, but wears a variety of clothes from casual tanks and slacks to designer dresses. She’s best known for songs “Jesus Take the Wheel,” “Before He Cheats,” “Just a Dream” and “Wasted.”
Doesn’t have any specific look.
“Before He Cheats” look - black halter tank top with red bra straps showing Cropped denim pants Strappy sandals OR - like in the picture - black all-in-one shorts set Strappy sandals Black knit legwarmers
Baseball bat Key chain with a number of keys on it to scratch her name in his leather seat Long blond wig (if you don’t have long blond hair already)
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire is a country superstar who has done it all – singing, acting in motion pictures and in her own TV show, and performing on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun. The fiery redhead is best known for her songs “Fancy,” “Whoever’s in New England,” “It’s Your Call” and “For My Broken Heart.”
She doesn’t have a specific look. (But she does have her own clothing line at Dillards.)
“Fancy” look – long, red satin dress “with a slit right up to her hip” Red wig with lots and lots of hair, teased to heaven Black heels
Roach crawling across her shoe. Necklace with charm that says “To thy own self be true.”
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is an American treasure. Singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, Dolly has accomplished so much in her career. Some of her most popular songs include “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “9 to 5.”
Dolly doesn’t have a specific look. Most always her top is low cut to accentuate her ample bust. Matching skirt to complete the ensemble. OR Sparkly white dress (see picture) Strappy sandals with at least 3” heels.
If not overly busty, wear a fully padded bra. Big blonde wig with a teased hairstyle.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain is the biggest selling country female ever. She’s released four studio albums and a greatest hits package in her short career, which started in the early 1990s. Best known for “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “Any Man of Mine,” “You’re Still the One” and “Honey I’m Home.” Shania doesn’t have a certain look. She goes from casual to glam and always looks great, no matter what.
Shania is unique. She doesn’t have a set look.
Going for the “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” video look – black duster coat Black top hat with black netting covering part of face White dress shirt Black tie Very short black mini skirt Over-the-knee black boots Leather (or faux leather) gloves Use lots of black liner to outline eyes OR if you want, you can wear a short black dress (see photo above) Long black leather (or faux leather) gloves Over-the-knee black boots
Microphone on stand
