Try Not to Look So Pretty

"Try Not to Look So Pretty" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in February 1994 as the fourth single from his album This Time. The song peaked at number 14 in the United States and at number 4 in Canada.^[1] It was written by Yoakam and Kostas.

"Try Not to Look So Pretty"
Single by Dwight Yoakam
from the album This Time
B-side	"Wild Ride"
Released	February 14, 1994
Recorded	1993
Genre	Country
Length	2:52
Label	Reprise 18341
Songwriter(s)	Dwight Yoakam, Kostas
Producer(s)	Pete Anderson
Dwight Yoakam singles chronology
"Fast as You" (1993) "Try Not to Look So Pretty" (1994) "Pocket of a Clown" (1994)

Music video

The music video was directed Gregory R. Alosio with help from Dwight Yoakam.

Chart performance

"Try Not to Look So Pretty" debuted at number 74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 19, 1994.

Chart (1994)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2]	4
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	14

Year-end charts

Chart (1994)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4]	36