Country music has one of the strongest followings of all genres, and it's country music stars like these that keep fans loyal and hopeful for more. We’re taking a look back at where some of country music’s most notable stars started, and where they are now.
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Dolly Parton went from farm girl to country icon.
From a girl who grew up on a farm, singing in church, to a household name in country music, Dolly Parton is an icon. She made her debut in the '70s, and has since made countless hits, won many awards, opened her own theme park, starred in films, and is now going to be producing films as well.
You can’t think of country music stars, and not think of Dolly Parton.
Luke Bryan worked on a peanut farm.
Bryan worked at a family-owned peanut plant during the day, and played gigs at night for years, before taking the country music scene by storm. Luke Bryan actually wrote hits for fellow artists, before getting his first record deal in 2007.
Since then, he’s been awarded Entertainer of the Year amongst other things, sold out countless arenas, released many chart-topping hits, and acted as a judge on “American Idol.”
He’s currently on tour and on his way to becoming a household name in country music.
Blake Shelton went from songwriter to TV judge.
Songwriter turned singer Blake Shelton began his rise to popularity in Nashville at just 17 years old. Presently, he is People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” of 2017, and is also a fan favorite coach and judge on “The Voice.”
Does anyone else remember singing along to his first hit song “Austin,” which was released nearly 20 years ago?
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