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Hottest Country Music Stars of 2012

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Jul 19, 2012 9:37 PM
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Taylor Swift

If you don't know who Taylor Swift is then you're likely living in a cave and might even be a cat who can read, but we'll humor you! This blond country bumpkin has won 109 awards, including 6 Grammys, 10 AMAs and 7 CMAs.


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Sugarland

This American country music duo is made up of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. You might recognize their songs, "Want To" and "Baby Girl."


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Brad Paisley

Brad's a Glen Dale, West Virginia native who was named Entertainer of the Year at the 2010 CMA Awards.


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Kellie Pickler

Kellie placed sixth on American Idol, but she's arguably one of the most successful alumna's in the show's history.


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The Band Perry

Sinlings who sing together succeed together! Or, at least that seems to be the case for Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry and Neil Perry.


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Luke Bryan

Bryan started playing the guitar at 14 and has since gone on to release 3 hit albums.


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Blake Shelton

The Voice vocal coach certainly knows what it takes to make it in the music biz. He's released 11 number one hits and won multiple awards, including CMTs, CMAs and AMAs.


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Carrie Underwood

Another American Idol alumna, Carrie is not a multi-platinum selling artist who has sold over 25 million singles and more than 15 million albums worldwide.


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Miranda Lambert

A - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Miranda Lambert performs onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by)


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Toby Keith

If you don't know Toby Keith's name from his 20 number one hit singles, then go pick yourslef up one of his 13 studio albums, 2 Christmas albums or a compilation album of which he has several.


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Jason Aldean

This Grammy Award-nominee learned how to play guitar from his father, how's that for keeping it in the family?


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Kenny Chesney

Kenny has been named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.


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