A lot has changed for this little guitar slinger. While he'll often hold an acoustic, he's not known for his guitar playing today, he's no longer a blond, and he's a little taller now than he was when this pic was taken in the early '80s. He's still fairly fashionable, however. One has to believe this cute country kid was ahead of his class in ash-gray slacks. 

Do you recognize this future country singer? Today's he's one half of a popular Nashville duo. They're starting to pile up awards for their music, which includes several Top Vocal Duo of the Year honors. Click the button below to find out if your guess is right and to see more pictures of country stars as kids.

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