Country Music Tattoos

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.

Few dedicated country music fans will have trouble recognizing this famous country music tattoo. It's from one of the genre's all-time biggest stars, a man who recently started a solo career after 20 years with a famous partner. He caught some criticism for this piece of body art, however, even joking that his wife made him sleep out in the barn for a few nights when he returned home to show her. 

Country music stars aren't afraid of the pain of a needle. It's far more common for a musician to have permanent art somewhere on their body than it is for them to be as ink-free as they day they were born. Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban all have meaningful tattoos, but which country music tattoo is your favorite?

This tattoo was a birthday gift from this singer's fiancee. The design is an obvious reference to his nickname, but since he's not a mainstream singer you may have to think on it a moment before figuring out who this ink belongs to. It's one of many on his arms and body.

With the exception of his brother, this may be the most tattooed man in country music. Both fall into the "too many to count" category. They share a number of designs, including this one that is the mystery man's initials. There's a third member of this group, but she has only four tattoos.

This may be the most famous tattoo in country music. This singer has lived a high-profile life since early 2011, frequently appearing on magazine covers, television shows and award show stages. He's not all that fond of this ink work, however. In fact, he calls it one of the worst tattoos ever.

This country newcomer got her start on a television singing competition. The blonde-haired singer has released three singles and two albums, but is probably best know for her work on a very different type of reality television show and for the tragedy that befell her family in 2011.

This picture shows ink of an Old English 'D,' which is used as a logo for the Detroit Tigers professional baseball team. That clue may be enough for many to guess who this tattoo belongs to. After all, there aren't many Michigan-born country singers. In fact, one could argue that this singer isn't a true country musician, although he's had two big hits in the genre in the last decade and is a freq

This country singer has at least three tattoos, all of which are on his arms. However, only two are visible when he wears a short-sleeve shirt. It's not clear what this star tattoo symbolizes, but one on his left arm is the logo of a country music legend that this laid-back musician is a big fan of.

It's not uncommon for an artist to dedicate skin space to a loved one. Tim McGraw has his family inked on his arm, and Justin Moore has the date of his first daughter's birth on his forearm. This work of art shown here is unique, however, in that it not only honors a loved one, but keeps her memory alive as the symbol for a wonderful non-profit.