These Photos of Blake Shelton's Dramatic Style Evolution Will Leave You Speechless (2024)

When arriving at the 2003 Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake proved he knows the power of a monochromatic fashion statement, donning a rich brown leather jacket and matching button-up.

In addition to being one of the industry’s best country singers, Blake proved to be a talented archer as well. He proved that at the Andy Griggs Celebrity Archery Tournament during the 32nd Annual Fan Fair Country Music Festival (now known as the CMA Music Festival) in 2003.

If red carpet appearances are of any consideration, Blake has loved crop top-rocking women long before meeting queen-of-the-crop, Gwen.

If we got to meet My Big Fat Greek Wedding frontman John Corbett, we’d be grinning just as much as Blake is here on the CMT 2004 Flame Worthy Video Music Awards red carpet.

Canadian tuxedos are on the rise, which makes this backstage photo of Blake in 2004 that much more appealing.

Back in the day, Blake was rarely seen without his signature cowboy hat. That’s why this backstage snapshot taken alongside Josh Turner and Loretta Lynn during the 2005 CMT Music Awards is such a gem. And, speaking of gems, check out those lapels!

At the 2005 Radio Music Awards, Blake debuted his first step toward shorter hair and away from his trademark tendrils.

Fast forward to the 2006 CMT Music Awards, Blake took his crop even shorter, debuting short ends alongside Days of Our Lives actress Lisa Rinna.

In 2007, Blake showed off his sense of humor while sharing the stage with Ron White to present Duo Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.

While Blake and Miranda Lambert started dating in 2006, one of their earliest pictures together was backstage at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in 2007.

Blake started to really hone in on his short hair, debuting a tailored trim at the 50th annual Grammy awards alongside then-girlfriend Miranda.

Following the 2008 awards show, Blake attended the Warner Music Group post-Grammy party with Miranda.

Blake attended the 2008 CMT Music Awards with Miranda, whom he presented onstage with during the awards show.

Blake might be a masterful musician, but he likes to test his skills in other endeavors too. Here, he’s shown attending the 5th annual Academy of Country Music Celebrity Golf Classic in May 2008.

As the years flew by, Blake continued to veer away from his long locks and all-denim looks, instead bringing a relaxed, put-together ensemble to each red carpet. Here, he’s shown with Miranda at the 43rd annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in May 2008.

During Backstage Creations at the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake proved to be just as much of a plant lover as many of us are today.