This future country stud has come a long way in terms of fashion since this boyhood photo was taken almost three decades ago. From these beginnings, he would move out of Georgia and become one of the biggest stars in Nashville before his 37th birthday. Do you recognize the kid in this picture?

Perhaps he was in a barbershop quartet, or preparing to help out on a steamboat? We only poke fun because we know the singer has a good sense of humor, and he's proven he can dish it as well as he can take. Click the button below to find out who this superstar is and to see more pictures of country stars as kids.

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