Hollywood Stars Gone Country
What Happens When Hollywood and Country Collide
The ACM Awards roll into Las Vegas this Sunday, bringing the biggest stars of country music to Sin City for the annual event. Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood are among the nominees while Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will host. The country music industry has long been in a category of its own, though there have been plenty of times when the Southern genre successfully crossed into pop territory. Hollywood stars are no strangers to this trend, pulling on their cowboys boots and showing off their singing chops in the name of country — scroll through to see what happens when Hollywood and country collide.
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They Make Really Catchy Music
And Really Beautiful Movies
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They Spice Up Country Shows
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Bringing Models and Actors to Their Stage
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And Turning Actors Into Actual Musicians
Sometimes Stars Take the Country Inspiration Too Far
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Other Times, Cowboy Hats Make Hot Guys Even Hotter
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Daisy Dukes Make Sexy Stars Even Sexier
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And Country Gear Makes Royals Even Cuter
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Not Everyone Understands When to Go Western
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But When It's Done Right, It's Amazing
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A Little Extra Sparkle Never Hurts
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And Shirtless Matthew McConaughey in Country Music Videos Is Always Welcome
