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Lauren Alaina was an unassuming high schooler before a cousin with brain caner convinced her she could sing -- like really sing. During her 'American Idol' audition, judge Randy Jackson complimented Holly Witherow, saying she had quite an ear for talent. This story is well-known among the 2011 reality show runner-up's biggest fans. The 10 facts that follow in this list of things you didn't know about Lauren Alaina may not be as commonplace.

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One of these days, Halloween will fall on the same day as the CMA Awards, and the spookiest stars in country music will strut the red carpet as monsters, superheroes or... Honey Boo Boo. You'll find all of those outfits -- and more -- in these pictures of country stars' 2012 Halloween costumes.

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The past two years alone have included real-life nightmares for a number of country music stars. One moment they're rolling along an open highway, the next they or their crew are being rattled around like nuts in a can. In some cases, these frightening bus accidents occurred while the bus was stopped for rest, sending the artist and their crew into the night with only pajamas on.

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Baseball caps and knit beanies are replacing the cowboy hat in country music, but the majority of male singers still choose to wear something on their heads when out in public. Rarely will you find stars like Brad Paisley, Kix Brooks and Eric Church going au naturale. In fact, this list of pictures of country stars without hats on might be the only time you spy many hatless. 

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While Halloween isn't until Wednesday (Oct. 31), country music stars put on their costumes to celebrate at concerts and events over the weekend. Hands down, these are the scariest, the sexiest and the most creative country music Halloween costumes for 2012. You may never look at these singers the same again!

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Oh no! In what seems to be a Halloween takeover, zombies have suspended on Nashville. Officials are warning area residents -- and country music fans in general -- to stay away from any artist suspected to have a taste for flesh.

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Keith Urban is celebrating his 45th birthday today (October 26)! Despite already having released six albums and notching 14 No. 1 hits in 13 years, it seems like his best days are still ahead. On a personal level, Urban's found the love of his life and they're raising two cutie-pie daughters together. Nicole Kidman has also become his muse, leading the singer to make stronger music than ever. 

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Taylor Swift's lyrics are sharper than ever on 'Red,' her just-released collection of 16 love-inspired pop-country songs. With a few sweet lines, the 22-year-old can cut through the heavy emotions of heartbreak to the expose the thin threads that connect us all in times happy, sad and angry. Her ability to write lyrics men and women of all ages can find themselves in are never better exemplified than in these five songs from 'Red.'

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The sexy men and women of country music aren't the only people that turn heads on red carpets come awards show season. Often, it's the beauty that walks alongside the singers that light up the flashes of tabloid photogs. Of course, there are the famous spouses like Faith Hill or Blake Shelton -- we didn't include them. But we think you'll agree that these lesser-known hotties are just as impressive. 

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We know all about Taylor Swift's love life, but how much do you know about the singer herself? In addition to writing and recording some of the best country songs of the decade, the superstar has two or three other hobbies she keeps sharp -- some she even had early success with. Did you know that the 22-year-old also comes from a musical family? It's not the type of music you'd expect. 

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