Lynn Anderson is the most famous recording artist to emerge from the Lawrence Welk operation, where she learned a little something about hair and makeup.

Lynn Anderson is the most famous recording artist to emerge from the Lawrence Welk operation, where she learned a little something about hair and makeup.

Alan Jackson is a beautiful and unique snowflake.

Alan Jackson is a beautiful and unique snowflake.

Webb Pierce’s swimming pool was guitar-shaped, his sweater sweater-shaped.

Webb Pierce’s swimming pool was guitar-shaped, his sweater sweater-shaped.

Buck’s turtleneck is head and shoulders above the rest.

Buck’s turtleneck is head and shoulders above the rest.

Marie Osmond is a little bit country, and a whole lot attractive sweater.

Marie Osmond is a little bit country, and a whole lot attractive sweater.

Alt-country songbird Neko Case makes hipster dudes swoon, and the cardigans are only part of it.

Alt-country songbird Neko Case makes hipster dudes swoon, and the cardigans are only part of it.

The Jayhawks’ Gary Louris: alt-country, alt-sweater.

The Jayhawks’ Gary Louris: alt-country, alt-sweater.

Ricky Skaggs styles himself heir to Bill Monroe’s bluegrass legacy. But did Bill Monroe pop his collar?

Ricky Skaggs styles himself heir to Bill Monroe’s bluegrass legacy. But did Bill Monroe pop his collar?

Ladies loved the young Conway Twitty for his sleek pompadour; his clean, close shave; and most of all, his sweater.

Ladies loved the young Conway Twitty for his sleek pompadour; his clean, close shave; and most of all, his sweater.

Crystal Gayle has not even met the 15-flair minimum.

Crystal Gayle has not even met the 15-flair minimum.