Country Music Tattoos

This country newcomer has been featured in our 'Whose Tattoo?' feature before, and it seems likely he'll be featured again, as he keeps adding new ink to his body. This cross is at least the singer's second new tattoo of 2012, and it's possible it's not even finished yet.

The right arm seen here belongs to the male half of a popular country duo that was born from a reality television show. The pair relied on their natural chemistry to craft steamy love songs or emotional heartbreakers musically. While they never married, they were engaged for awhile, with rumors of a wedding this summer that never flourished.

Fans of this Nashville trio will have no problem identifying the women whose arms are pictured above. Each has their group nickname written just above the elbow, but we can't help but wonder if the tattoos are actually real.

One country songstress tweeted a picture of this fresh tattoo shortly after her vacation with her famous husband in early 2012. One assumes that he is "the only one that matters." Actually, this is not even the first tribute tattoo she endured for her love.

This tattoo didn't appear until recently, as this country legend was known for a very different type of style when he first started out. He's quickly becoming one of the more inked men in Nashville, though. The eagle and cross have a distinct Native American feel, as the singer is paying tribute to his Cherokee roots with this artwork.

There are enough clues in this picture to help one figure out who the owner of this 'Believe' tattoo is. She's not a well-known star for her music, but many have followed her during her acting career, including a successful run on a show on the CW. In 2012 she released her debut country album, which received mostly positive reviews.

This country singer had the name of a country music legend inked on his left arm early in 2012. That's "L-E-F-T-Y," and since there is only one famous "Lefty" in country music, one should be able to determine who he is paying tribute to. But who was so influenced by Lefty Frizzell that he endured a few hours of pain for a lifelong piece of body art?

The left arm of this country singer has a smudge that leaves more questions than it provides answers. Is that an 'X,' or did he get a little grease on his arm while working on his car? Or perhaps this singer got a tattoo he regretted, and tried to have it fixed or blacked out?

Nothing shows dedication quite like a tattoo. Country music fans are prone to showing support for a singer, song or brand of beer, just like anyone else. But like in other genres of music, there are some spectacular ink failures by people who may have had a bad design or an especially unskilled artist. Now, you can see them all together like one big train wreck, as we've compiled some of the worst

Even before Keith Urban took 'You Gonna Fly' to the top of the charts, the LoCash Cowboys -- who co-wrote the tune with Jaren Johnston -- had an idea for what kind of tattoo they would get should the song go to No. 1. When that dream became a reality, it was time to get inked.