If this baby had a little more hair, his identity would be no secret. Those chubby cheeks, that mischievous smile, an mouth open like he's ready to crack a joke ... yep, not much has changed in the 35-plus years since this picture was taken. Do you think you recognize this country kid? 

He'd come to Nashville as a teenager, but it'd take almost a decade for him to find success on Music Row. Lately, he's hard to miss. This superstar is a reliable winner at country music awards shows, and one of television's can't-miss faces. Click the button to find out if your guess is right and to see more country stars as kids.

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