Carrie Underwood has long been synonymous with her signature bleach blonde hair, an image that fans have come to recognize and love. However, in a bold move, the country music star is stepping away from that iconic look to embrace something more natural.

Earlier this year, Carrie hinted at a shift towards her natural hair color, and now she’s fully embracing it. In a recent selfie shared on December 12, Carrie unveiled her darkest hair yet—a rich, warm-toned brunette with subtle highlights, a stark departure from her trademark blonde.

This new hair shade beautifully complements her dark brown eyebrows and eyes, creating a fresh and striking appearance for the “Before He Cheats” singer. The transformation is so significant that it has left some fans doing a double-take.

In fact, the change is so dramatic that some followers were momentarily unsure if it was even her. One fan commented, “Didn’t even look like Carrie,” while another queried, “Is this Carrie? Doesn’t look like her.” This new look marks a stunning transformation for the beloved country artist, showcasing her willingness to evolve and surprise her audience.

In fact, for some fans she resembled a completely different person, as one user wrote in the comments, “Didn’t even look like Carrie,” while another questioned, “Is this Carrie? Doesn’t look like her.”

However, her fans still shared their love for the Grammy winner’s new look, even if it isn’t the hair they know from her American Idol days.

“Natural beauty is where it’s at,” another user wrote. “So pretty always.”