Did you notice FAITH HILL sporting a mouth full of braces at last week's CMAs? She had them as a kid . . . but decided to go for round two about four months ago.

WILLIE NELSON'S wife prodded him on the CMA red carpet into admitting that he'll "probably vote for" PRESIDENT OBAMA. Willie added, quote, "For the women, I think Obama's the guy." Willie also appreciates how Obama and GOVERNOR CHRISTIE "came together for the good of the country" in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.