There’s something to be said about a signature style, right? After all, having a look that is solely yours not only sets you apart, it means you’ll never be forgotten. In fact, a perfectly curated look is part of the recipe for being an icon.
And everyone knows that the best signature looks are recognized in an instant — even if all you can see is the person’s silhouette. These fashion choices can come in many forms: clothing, accessories and even a hairstyle.
Like a mullet.
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Country Music and Its Mullets
Country music has a rich history with the party-in-the-back look. Various artists have been rocking the style since the ’80s, including Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton and Joe Diffie. A handful of contemporary artists — like Morgan Wallen and Hardy — have also given it a modern twist in recent years.
Heck, even some women have given the mullet a whirl, with fluffy bangs and long curls falling from the back of their head. In the early years of their careers, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton would fall into this category.
What’s great about the neck warmer is that its formula has remained consistent: Short Front + Long Back = Mullet. However, despite its simplicity, no two Kentucky Waterfalls ever look the same. In fact, many of the artists who have dared to pull off such a bold look can be identified by their luscious locks alone.
Below, you’ll find 15 country artists who have donned a Camaro Cut with their faces blurred out. See how many mullet owners you can identify (without cheating).
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Can You Name the Country Artists These Mullets Belong To?
If you’ve got a signature style, anyone can recognize you by your silhouette. For many country artists that fashion choice is an article of clothing or an accessory, but for some, it’s their hair.
This is where the mullet comes in.
Country music has been known for its epic mullets for a few decades with a handful of artists from each generation giving it a try. While some were just following the trend, others became know for this party-in-the-back look and are easily recognized from their luscious locks alone.
Can you recognize these country artists based off of their mullets? Keep scrolling to find out.