For those who don't venture beyond the Top 40, the words "country music" and "beauty" may conjure an image somewhere between Tammy Faye Bakker and Steel Magnolias: lots of hair, lots of eye shadow, just lots, really. Happily, just as modern country music has expanded its sound, modern country stars have developed beauty looks that are daring, chic, and sometimes even understated. To prove it, we've collected a few of our favorite looks from last night's CMT Awards that will give even the most devoted smooth-jazz fan beauty inspiration.
Singer Cassadee Pope gave her simple beachy waves a boost with a multidimensional bronzy-blonde shade that you can expect to see on every "It" girl's Instagram this summer. The smoky eye and nude lip added to the casual glam feel.
Carrie Underwood made multiple wardrobe and style changes over the course of the awards show, but the real standout look was this dramatic half-French twist that gave her wavy bob an edgy undercut vibe—without the commitment of actually shaving the side of her head.
While subdued lips were a trend of the night, singer Mary Sarah went out on a limb with this cool brown-gray-mauve pout that's almost as tough to describe as it is to resist.
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Actress Madison Iseman made '90s tendrils look ultramodern with a simple red lip. Dainty chain ear cuff optional but strongly encouraged.
Country singer Cam paired a dark waterline with a very pale nude lip, piling her springy blonde curls on top of her head to keep all of the focus on her eyes.
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And the award for the most flawless skin of the night (or possibly ever) goes to Leona Lewis. Seriously, how even?
Can a ponytail be bombshell? Singer Lauren Alaina's bouncy version (with bonus tendrils) says yes.
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Sleek hair may not be the first thing you think of with country music, but it's been a major red-carpet trend this year and Nicole Kidman embraced it. The matching raspberry cheeks and pout helped warm up the severe style.
Even non-country fans will recognize singer Kelsea Ballerini (she's part of Taylor Swift's squad). Her smoky eyes really stood out against an otherwise natural makeup look. If her party-on-the-bottom behind-the-ears hairstyle replaces the mullet, we will have no complaints.
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The perfectly coiffed ringlets Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman wore early in the night were gorgeous, but we're suckers for a halo of curls like the one the singer wore on stage.
Carrie Underwood gets glamorous.
