It's Halloween, and the anchors of NBC's TODAY have gone country for the occasion. During this morning's broadcast, the team showed off their impressive and hilarious takes on country stars through the decades.
Introduced by Reba McEntire, Carson Daly showed off his "Achy Breaky Heart" version of Billy Ray Cyrus.
.@CarsonDaly is @billyraycyrus! #HalloweenTODAY pic.twitter.com/9a0dRb8s13
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2017
Beloved weatherman Al Roker channeled the Red Headed Stranger himself, Willie Nelson.
They've gone country! Behind the scenes at TODAY's southern-fried Halloween https://t.co/TmprD7RTkZ #HalloweenTODAY pic.twitter.com/VRk8BigXTa
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2017
Megyn Kelly opted for Shania Twain's iconic look from her "Man, I Feel Like a Woman" music video.
.@megynkelly is @shaniatwain! #HalloweenTODAY pic.twitter.com/Y4zyMYYGOE
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2017
Hoda Kotb put on her best flannel to pay homage to Blake Shelton. The "I'll Name the Dogs" singer even stopped by and
WATCH: “I’m loving her more every day.” @blakeshelton says about @hodakotb #HalloweenTODAY pic.twitter.com/JUxDxR9iGp
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2017
Kathie Lee Gifford showed off her sassy side with her take on Miley Cyrus.
.@KathieLGifford has nailed @mileycyrus' signature move! ? #HalloweenTODAY pic.twitter.com/i5Gdgt9mbk
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2017
But the most impressive transformation came from Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer, who became Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
Helloooooooo Dolly aka @MLauer! #HalloweenTODAY pic.twitter.com/VxjyUhC0K0
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2017
The queen of country even stopped by to give Lauer a few tips on how to really get the look right. Let's just say that the process was a little intensive.
WATCH: @dollyparton helped @MLauer get into character for #HalloweenTODAY! pic.twitter.com/dpnPqDHNSD
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 31, 2017
It looks like country stars are a popular costume choice for this year's Halloween festivities. These adorable kid's versions of Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean also went viral this week.
