The CMA Awards are, without a doubt, one of my favorites on the list of award shows. It's so much fun to see what the female country stars are rocking as well as the male country artist. How can anyone get tired of cowboy hats and what they represent?
I relate to all the country styles in a weird kind of way. When it comes to tradition, we in beauty have staple styles like the bob, while our fellow country music folks have the cowboy hat. I love the pomp and circumstance that encompass the country look and how the country philosophy represents a unique piece of American history and culture. I absolutely adore how bling is a permanent accessory which they manage to mix flawlessly with everything from updos and to casual braids to ponytails. Who would have thought?
Now let's talk about the superstars. Hello, Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean and Billy Ray Cyrus! Ya'll looked terrific on the red carpet with your cowboy hats, blazers and boots. Many other joined the festivities with their own unique country style. Take Keith Urban, he always brings his own swag and he certainly didn't let us down last night. He was on the spot with his neatly slicked back longer locks, black blazer, and beautiful wife Nicole Kidman on his arm. I also thought Ricky Skaggs and Dave Mustaine did a great job of embracing their long locks; both pulling it off with their own flare joining the long list of country music royalty.
The Classic Bob always looks great and never goes out of style, even when it's tucked in a cowboy hat. Not much has changed in hair for our country starlets. Low pony tails with soft fringes that framed the face were a stunning on many of our favorite performers. We saw this beautiful look on some of our first class ladies such as Miranda Lambert and Kelsea Ballerini.
Soft beach waves are still trending and they clearly aren't going anywhere soon. Carrie Underwood looked amazing mixing her soft light waves with her black evening gown. Brittany Kerr, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Garner followed suit wearing their hair in soft long ripples creating such natural looks that you could almost feel the softness.
I am also a huge fan of people embracing their natural curl. Kimberly Schlapman of the talented group Little Big Town traditionally does this in an amazing way and last night she was definitely on point. She looked brilliant on the red carpet as well as on stage; curls wore high on her head or dangling loosely, she certainly knows how to do it.
Then there is the long time reigning Queen of Country, the beautiful Reba Mcentire who you can count on to look terrific. Her hair always looks natural with just the right amount of color. Rarely overdone, always perfect for her outfit, and just perfect on her.
That's a wrap 2016 CMAs, until next year. Always elegant, beautiful, and sexy, we thank you for representing that little piece of Americana that we all can relate to.