We decided to look back at some of Country music’s biggest stars and their very first photo on Getty Images. Enjoy these style throwbacks!
The 40th Annual CMA Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Luke Bryan attends the 40th Annual CMA Awards at the Gaylord Entertainment Center November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
White House Correspondents’ Dinner
ShareWASHINGTON - APRIL 30: Singer Miranda Lambert attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on April 30, 2005 in Washington DC. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Celebs At 28th Annual American Music Awards
Share384048 10: Country artist Kenny Chesney arrives at the 28th Annual American Music Awards January 8, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)
2006 CMT Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 10: Eric Church arrives at the 2006 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University April 10, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 01: Musician Thomas Rhett arrives at the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
CMA Awards- Arrivals
ShareRascal Flatts arrives at the 36th annual Country Music Association Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, November 6, 2002. Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images
The 40th Annual CMA Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Singer Taylor Swift attends the 40th Annual CMA Awards at the Gaylord Entertainment Center November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
29th Annual American Music Awards
Share399369 10: Singer Blake Shelton attends the 29th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium January 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
63rd Annual BMI Country Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Singer-songwriter Kane Brown attends the 63rd Annual BMI Country awards on November 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
2008 CMT Music Awards – Red Carpet
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 14: Lady A attends the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Events Center at Belmont University on April 14, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
43rd Annual Grammy Awards – Pressroom
ShareCountry singer Brad Paisley poses backstage at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
51st Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: Dan Smyers (L) and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay attend the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at Music City Center on November 4, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
28th Annual American Music Awards
Share384057 09: Country singer Keith Urban arrives at the 28th Annual American Music Awards January 8, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jason Kirk/Newsmakers)
Idol Prom – “American Idol” 10th Season Top 24 Debut
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: "American Idol" 2011 contestant Lauren Alaina arrives at Idol Prom: The "American Idol" Season Ten Top 24 Debut event at the Roosevelt Hotel on February 24, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
39th Annual Country Music Association Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Country music musicians "Little" Big Town" attend the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Madison Square Garden November 15, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
The 40th Annual CMA Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Singer Chris Young attends the 40th Annual CMA Awards at the Gaylord Entertainment Center November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
Shania Twain
ShareShania Twain. (Photo by Diane Freed)
39th Annual Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS - MAY 26: Musician Dierks Bentley attends the "39th Annual Country Music Awards" at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on May 26, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Share371354 02: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. Los Angeles, California. February 23, 2000. (Photo by: Brenda Chase Online USA, Inc./Liaison Agency)
ABC’s “American Idol” – April 23, 2018 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Singer Gabby Barrett arrives at ABC's "American Idol" show on April 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXVII: Buffalo Bills v Dallas Cowboys
ShareGarth sings the National Anthem with American sigh language translation preformed by actress Marlee Matlin prior to Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California.
Academy Of Country Music Awards All Star Concert On Fremont Street – Day 2
ShareLAS VEGAS - APRIL 04: Musician Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band performs during the Academy of Country Music all-star concert at the Fremont Street Experience on April 4, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
2006 CMT Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 10: Singer Jason Aldean arrives at the 2006 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University April 10, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
The 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Share405643 144: Singer Trace Adkins arrives for the 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards May 22, 2002 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
IEBA Conference Day 2
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 08: Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard of the band Floirida Georgia Line pose backstage during the BLA Party at IEBA Conference Day 2 at the War Memorial Audorium on October 8, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for IEBA)
Darius Rucker
ShareDarius Rucker in the debut performance of his upcoming solo album at Joe's Pub in New York City on August 1, 2001. photo by Gabe Palacio/ImageDirect
63rd Annual BMI Country Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Singer-songwriter Maren Morris attends the 63rd Annual BMI Country awards on November 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS - MAY 15: Musician Lee Brice arrives at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Loretta Lynn Performs On Stage
ShareAmerican country music singer and guitarist Loretta Lynn performs on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, 1960s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
52nd Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Kelsea Ballerini attends the 52nd annual ASCAP Country Music awards at Music City Center on November 3, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Share405643 30: Singer Trisha Yearwood performs onstage during the 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards May 22, 2002 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
52nd Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi, and Whit Sellers of Old Dominion attend the 52nd annual ASCAP Country Music awards at Music City Center on November 3, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Kenny Rogers
ShareAmerican singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers (1938 - 2020) in concert, circa 1977. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Country Music Association Awards
Share396925 05: Male Vocalist of the year, Toby Keith arrives November 7, 2001 at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Adele Starr/Getty Images)
CRS 2017 – Day 1
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 22: Cam and Carly Pearce backstage during CRS 2017 Day 1 on February 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CRS)
CELEBS AND WINNERS AT 35TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Share368722 Reba McEntire attends the 35th Annual "Academy of Country Music Awards" in Universal City, CA on May 3, 2000. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)
51st Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: TJ Osborne (L) and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne attend the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at Music City Center on November 4, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
49th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Chris Stapleton attends the 49th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at the Gaylord Opryland Resort on November 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
36th Academy of Country Music Awards
ShareBrooks (right) and Dunn won best vocal duo at the 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca. 5/9/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Dolly Parton
ShareUNDATED FILE PHOTO: Singer Dolly Parton. (photo by Newsmakers)
The 40th Annual CMA Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Luke Bryan attends the 40th Annual CMA Awards at the Gaylord Entertainment Center November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
White House Correspondents’ Dinner
ShareWASHINGTON - APRIL 30: Singer Miranda Lambert attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on April 30, 2005 in Washington DC. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Celebs At 28th Annual American Music Awards
Share384048 10: Country artist Kenny Chesney arrives at the 28th Annual American Music Awards January 8, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)
2006 CMT Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 10: Eric Church arrives at the 2006 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University April 10, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 01: Musician Thomas Rhett arrives at the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
CMA Awards- Arrivals
ShareRascal Flatts arrives at the 36th annual Country Music Association Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, November 6, 2002. Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images
The 40th Annual CMA Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Singer Taylor Swift attends the 40th Annual CMA Awards at the Gaylord Entertainment Center November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
29th Annual American Music Awards
Share399369 10: Singer Blake Shelton attends the 29th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium January 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
63rd Annual BMI Country Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Singer-songwriter Kane Brown attends the 63rd Annual BMI Country awards on November 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
2008 CMT Music Awards – Red Carpet
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 14: Lady A attends the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Events Center at Belmont University on April 14, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
43rd Annual Grammy Awards – Pressroom
ShareCountry singer Brad Paisley poses backstage at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
51st Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: Dan Smyers (L) and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay attend the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at Music City Center on November 4, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
28th Annual American Music Awards
Share384057 09: Country singer Keith Urban arrives at the 28th Annual American Music Awards January 8, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jason Kirk/Newsmakers)
Idol Prom – “American Idol” 10th Season Top 24 Debut
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: "American Idol" 2011 contestant Lauren Alaina arrives at Idol Prom: The "American Idol" Season Ten Top 24 Debut event at the Roosevelt Hotel on February 24, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
39th Annual Country Music Association Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Country music musicians "Little" Big Town" attend the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Madison Square Garden November 15, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
The 40th Annual CMA Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Singer Chris Young attends the 40th Annual CMA Awards at the Gaylord Entertainment Center November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
Shania Twain
ShareShania Twain. (Photo by Diane Freed)
39th Annual Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS - MAY 26: Musician Dierks Bentley attends the "39th Annual Country Music Awards" at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on May 26, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Share371354 02: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. Los Angeles, California. February 23, 2000. (Photo by: Brenda Chase Online USA, Inc./Liaison Agency)
ABC’s “American Idol” – April 23, 2018 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Singer Gabby Barrett arrives at ABC's "American Idol" show on April 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXVII: Buffalo Bills v Dallas Cowboys
ShareGarth sings the National Anthem with American sigh language translation preformed by actress Marlee Matlin prior to Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California.
Academy Of Country Music Awards All Star Concert On Fremont Street – Day 2
ShareLAS VEGAS - APRIL 04: Musician Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band performs during the Academy of Country Music all-star concert at the Fremont Street Experience on April 4, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
2006 CMT Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 10: Singer Jason Aldean arrives at the 2006 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University April 10, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
The 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Share405643 144: Singer Trace Adkins arrives for the 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards May 22, 2002 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
IEBA Conference Day 2
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 08: Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard of the band Floirida Georgia Line pose backstage during the BLA Party at IEBA Conference Day 2 at the War Memorial Audorium on October 8, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for IEBA)
Darius Rucker
ShareDarius Rucker in the debut performance of his upcoming solo album at Joe's Pub in New York City on August 1, 2001. photo by Gabe Palacio/ImageDirect
63rd Annual BMI Country Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Singer-songwriter Maren Morris attends the 63rd Annual BMI Country awards on November 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS - MAY 15: Musician Lee Brice arrives at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Loretta Lynn Performs On Stage
ShareAmerican country music singer and guitarist Loretta Lynn performs on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, 1960s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
52nd Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Kelsea Ballerini attends the 52nd annual ASCAP Country Music awards at Music City Center on November 3, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Share405643 30: Singer Trisha Yearwood performs onstage during the 37th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards May 22, 2002 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
52nd Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 03: Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi, and Whit Sellers of Old Dominion attend the 52nd annual ASCAP Country Music awards at Music City Center on November 3, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Kenny Rogers
ShareAmerican singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers (1938 - 2020) in concert, circa 1977. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Country Music Association Awards
Share396925 05: Male Vocalist of the year, Toby Keith arrives November 7, 2001 at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Adele Starr/Getty Images)
CRS 2017 – Day 1
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 22: Cam and Carly Pearce backstage during CRS 2017 Day 1 on February 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CRS)
CELEBS AND WINNERS AT 35TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Share368722 Reba McEntire attends the 35th Annual "Academy of Country Music Awards" in Universal City, CA on May 3, 2000. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)
51st Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: TJ Osborne (L) and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne attend the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at Music City Center on November 4, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
49th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Chris Stapleton attends the 49th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at the Gaylord Opryland Resort on November 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
36th Academy of Country Music Awards
ShareBrooks (right) and Dunn won best vocal duo at the 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca. 5/9/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Dolly Parton
ShareUNDATED FILE PHOTO: Singer Dolly Parton. (photo by Newsmakers)
