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3. She's got her own 'Cleaning This Gun' story.

The night of Carrie Underwood's very first date, her father decided to pull out his shotguns for a polish. Fortunately, her mom stood up for the then-16-year-old, but the young man nev

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2. That might be Carrie Underwood singing her own song in the grocery store. 

During an interview with Taste of Country, Carrie Underwood admitted she's prone to getting her own songs stuck in her head, and it's embarrassing, "because I sing and I don’t realize it if I’m like in the store or something," she said in 2012. "I’ll whistle or I’ll sing and I don’t even realize that sound is being produced from

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Carrie Underwood's most recent video seemed on its way to taking the No. 1 spot on the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown once again, until a late charge from Krystal Keith's fans gave her some competition. The video for 'Daddy Dance With Me' was added to the poll midweek, but easily made up the disadvantage. Was it enough to overtake the top spot?

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This purchase came at a bargain price for the Hidden Hills, Calif. neighborhood one country star and her husband now live in. The house is just over 8,600 square feet and includes six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. It's a two-story Spanish style castle built in 2005. Do you think you know who lives here?

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LeAnn Rimes and husband Eddie Cibrian bought this house in December 2012 after a few years spent renting one just down the road. They waited for a deal and got one, paying $3 million for this property on a short sale. The house is built on two acres of land and features bea

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After a performance on 'American Idol' last night, Keith Urban is hoping his new song can take the Showdown win this weekend. The judge and country superstar will be up against a two-night champion who has knocked out Jana Kramer and Phil Vassar. Thomas Rhett's 'It Goes Like This' is proving to be a tough song to top. 

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Dakota Bradley's debut single 'Somethin' Like Somethin'' is a mostly charming pop-country love song that showcases the 18-year-old's spunky personality. He doesn't run from his Bieber-ness. Instead, he adds just enough steel guitar to keep him on the right side of the radio. 

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George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

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Jo Dee Messina continues to ask for prayers as her mother recovers from a heart attack and open heart surgery. The singer has written extensively about the emotional toll the last few weeks have taken, but has managed to honor her touring commitments thus far.

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Country music has made an impression on 'Dancing With the Stars,' but it hasn't always been a positive impression. Kellie Pickler became the first country artist to make the finals during Season 16, but she's far from the only singer to show talent on the dance floor. More than one artist, however, has proven that cutting a rug is much more difficult than it looks. Do you recall which superstar was nominated for the Best Worst Dancer Award?

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