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EVERYONE'S BIGGER IN NASHVILLE
All those hats and boots let any cowboy live larger
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WHAT'S THEIR BEST LOOK?
People.com readers pick their favorite styles for the stars
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TATTOOED!
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I NEVER GO ON THE ROAD WITHOUT MY...
The stars reveal their must-have travel accessories
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SECRET FANS
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THE STARS' GUIDE TO NASHVILLE
Celeb-tested shopping, dining, nightclubs and salons
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Get free music from some of country's hot new artists
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COUNTRY'S 25 HOTTEST STARS
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Kenny Chesney
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Carrie Underwood
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Brooks & Dunn
48
Keith Urban
49
Martina McBride
49
Josh Turner
50
Big & Rich
51
The Wreckers
52
Brad Paisley
55
Miranda Lambert
60
Rascal Flatts
61
Sara Evans
62
Gretchen Wilson
66
Billy Currington
68
George Strait
69
Trace Adkins
70
Little Big Town
71
Billy Ray Cyrus
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Gary Allan
72
Sugarland
74
LeAnn Rimes
75
Dixie Chicks
75
Alan Jackson
76
Tim McGraw
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Faith Hill
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WHO'S THAT KID?
Match the tot to the star
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6 DEGREES OF GEORGE STRAIT
STAFF FOR THIS ISSUE
Editor: Cynthia Sanz
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Creative Director: Rina Migliacco
Director of Photography: Chris Dougherty
Design Director: Philip Bratter
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ON THE COVER
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