2012 ACM Awards New Artist Of The Year Photos And Facts
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Brantley Gilbert was born and raised in the small town of Jefferson, Georgia
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Brantley Gilbert attends the 59th Annual BMI Country Awards on November 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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In August 2010, Brantley's song "My Kinda Party," became a #1 smash for Aldean
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 30: Singers/Songwriters Jason Aldean, Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert during the BMI #1 Party honoring "Dirt Road Anthem" Performed By Jason Aldean written by Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert at the BMI offices on August 30, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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Aldean's latest single, "Dirt Road Anthem," was also written by Gilbert
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 30: Singer/Songwriter Brantley Gilbert during the BMI #1 Party honoring "Dirt Road Anthem" Performed By Jason Aldean written by Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert at the BMI offices on August 30, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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Brantley Gilbert's twitter is @BrantleyGilbert, he has 53,000 + Followers
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 30: Singers/Songwriters Brantley Gilbert (first), Colt Ford (second), Jason Aldean (fifth) with Jason Aldean's band during the BMI #1 Party honoring "Dirt Road Anthem" Performed By Jason Aldean written by Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert at the BMI offices on August 30, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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Brantley Gilbert is with Valory Music Co, his record mates include Justin Moore, Jewel, Reba and Thomas Rhett
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC - JUNE 16: Brantley Gilbert performs during the First annual 2011 Rapids Jam Music Festival at the Carolina Crossroads Outdoor Amphitheate on June 16, 2011 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Brantley Gilbert went # 1 with "Country Must Be Country Wide"
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC - JUNE 16: Brantley Gilbert performs during the First annual 2011 Rapids Jam Music Festival at the Carolina Crossroads Outdoor Amphitheate on June 16, 2011 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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At 13, Hunter appeared on "America's Most Talented Kids."
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: (L-R) Rodeo star Larry Mahan, tv personality Storme Warren and musician Hunter Hayes speak onstage at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Hayes was born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Singer Hunter Hayes arrives at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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At the age of 4, Hunter Hayes performed with Hank Williams Jr, watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etffxJVAwIc
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Singer Hunter Hayes arrives at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Hayes appeared as the opening act of ten dates of country star Taylor Swift's Speak Now World Tour
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: Taylor Swift and Hunter Hayes attend the 59th Annual BMI Country Awards on November 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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He and actress/singer Victoria Justice contributed a duet to the soundtrack of 2011's Footloose remake, recording a cover of Mike Reno and Ann Wilson's 1984 hit "Almost Paradise" from the original film
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Musician Hunter Hayes and actress Victoria Justice arrive to the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Footloose" on October 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Hunter is going to be opening up for Rascal Flatts in 2012
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Musician Hunter Hayes arrives to the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Footloose" on October 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Hunter has over 53,000+ followers on Twitter, follow him at @HunterHayes
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06: Actor Hunter Hayes attends FOOTLOOSE Nashville screening on October 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Paramount)
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On Facebook, Hunter has over 136,000 likes! Like him here: http://www.facebook.com/hunterhayes
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 19: Recording artist Hunter Hayes performs at the Coyote Country Fest at the Orleans Arena August 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Hunter wrote his first song at the age of 6
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 19: Recording artist Hunter Hayes (L) greets fans after performing at the Coyote Country Fest at the Orleans Arena August 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Hayes made his his national network television debut on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 19: Recording artist Hunter Hayes performs at the Coyote Country Fest at the Orleans Arena August 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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JT was born in Ft. Worth, Texas
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Singer JT Hodges arrives on the T-Mobile magenta carpet for the launch of Google Music hosted by T-Mobile at Mr. Brainwash Studio on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for T-Mobile)
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He has a wife, Kasey and a baby girl, Charlee Joy
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: JT Hodges attends the 59th Annual BMI Country Awards on November 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BMI)
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He has two Australian Shepherds, Dax and Avery
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: JT Hodges (center) with Bob L. Kinkead and Mike Snider of Paradigm backstage at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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JT has a very expensive beef jerky habit
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: Here Come the Mummies pose backstage, with JT Hodges, Bob L. Kinkead and Mike Snider of Paradigm at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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JT has 4 siblings
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: JT Hodges performs at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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JT has a cameo in Toby Keith's music video "Red Solo Cup"
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: JT Hodges performs at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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You can follow JT along with the 13,000+ followers on Twitter @HelloJTHodges
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: JT Hodges performs at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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JT has over 8,000 likes on Facebook, like him here http://www.facebook.com/jthodgesmusic
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: JT Hodges performs at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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If he weren't a singer/songwriter, he would be a high school football coach
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: JT Hodges performs at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Signed with Show Dog Universal Music, his record mates include Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, and Joe Nichols!
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: JT Hodges performs at the Paradigm showcase during the International Entertainment Buyers Association Conference and Hall of Fame on October 2, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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McCreery performed his second single at the 2nd Annual American Country Awards on December 5, 2011 and won in the New Artist category
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Musician Scotty McCreery poses with the New Artist of the Year Award in the press room at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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On October 19, 2011, McCreery sang the National Anthem in Game 1 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 19: American Idol winner Scotty McCreery sings the national anthem prior to Game One of the MLB World Series between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 19, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Paul Sancya-Pool/Getty Images)
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Scotty won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 12: Singer/American Idol 2011 winner Scotty McCreery performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on August 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Scotty has over 400,000 plus followers on Twitter, follow him @ScottyMcCreery
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 25: American Idol winner Scotty McCreery poses in the press room during Fox's "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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McCreery performed on the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at Walt Disney World on December 25, 2011
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - MAY 30: Newly crowned "American Idol" Scotty McCreery takes a ride with Mickey Mouse through Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 30, 2011 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. McCreery was honored in a parade at the Disney theme park and performed his new song "I Love You This Big." On Wednesday, the 17-year-old singer was crowned the new "American Idol" on the season finale which was viewed by an estimated 29.3 million people. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
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In 2012, he opened for Brad Paisley along side with The Band Perry. The tour kicks-off on January 12 with tour dated announced for the first quarter of 2012
GARNER, NC - MAY 14: "American Idol" finalist Scotty McCreery is escorted in a Ford Mustang during a parade to his outdoor concert at his homecoming celebration at Buffaloe Park May 14, 2011 in Garner, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Exum/Getty Images)
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Scotty McCreery hails from Garner, North Carolina
GARNER, NC - MAY 14: "American Idol" finalist Scotty McCreery greets fans during a visit to Garner Magnet High School May 14, 2011 in Garner, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Exum/Getty Images)
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McCreery toured with the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2011, which began in West Valley City, Utah on July 6, 2011 and ended in Manila, the Philippines on September 21, 2011
GARNER, NC - MAY 14: "American Idol" finalist Scotty McCreery greets fans during a visit to Garner Magnet High School May 14, 2011 in Garner, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Exum/Getty Images)
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Scotty is only 18, his birthday is October 9, 1993
GARNER, NC - MAY 14: "American Idol" finalist Scotty McCreery performs at an outdoor concert for local fans at his homecoming celebration at Buffaloe Park on May 14, 2011 in Garner, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Exum/Getty Images)
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Scotty McCreery made history as the first country act to debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with their first studio album
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: "American Idol" 2011 contestant Scotty McCreery arrives at Idol Prom: The "American Idol" Season Ten Top 24 Debut event at the Roosevelt Hotel on February 24, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
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Justin has charted six times on the Hot Country Songs charts, including the number one hits "Small Town USA" and "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" and the top 10 hit "Backwoods"
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Justin Moore and Chris Young attend the 59th Annual BMI Country Awards on November 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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Justin is from Poyen, Arkansas
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 03: Singer Justin Moore arrives at the 46th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards RAM Red Carpet held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Justin Moore married his wife, Kate of Houma, Louisiana, in 2007
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 02: Musician Justin Moore attends the NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot hosted by Blake Shelton at Nellis Air Force Base on April 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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They have two daughters, Ella Kole, born February 11, 2010, and Kennedy Faye born November 21, 2011
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 09: David Haywood, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum, Justin Moore, Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum attend the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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He was the class Salutatorian of his class at Poyen High School
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 31: Justin Moore performs at the nominee announcement for the 44th Annual CMA Awards at the Ryman Auditorium on August 31, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
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His middle name is Cole
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 13: Singer/Songwriter Justin Moore performs during the 2010 CMA Music Festival on June 13, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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You can follow Moore on twitter @JustinColeMoore along with 78,000+ followers
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 13: Singer/Songwriter Justin Moore performs during the 2010 CMA Music Festival on June 13, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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In 2008 Justin opened up for acts like Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr
BATON ROUGE, LA - MAY 30: Singer/Songwriter Justin Moore performs at Bayou Country Superfest 2010 at LSU Tiger Stadium on May 30, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Justin was Billboard's "New Country Artist of 2009"
LAS VEGAS - APRIL 18: Musician Justin Moore arrives for the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 18, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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NASCAR driver Carl Edwards starred in Justin Moore's music video, "Bait a Hook"
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Musician Justin Moore attends the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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David Nail was born in Kennett, Missouri
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: David Nail attends the 49th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards at the Gaylord Opryland Resort on November 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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David's "Let It Rain" went to #1 on the charts, making it his first #1 single
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 12: Recording Artist David Nail performs at the 5th annual Ride for a Cure Afternoon Jam hosted by Little Big Town on the Streets of Nashville and Harley Davidson Columbia on June 12, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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He attended Arkansas State University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 03: Singer/Songwriter David Nail arrives at the 46th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards RAM Red Carpet held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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David's birthday is May 19, 1979
AUGUSTA, GA - NOVEMBER 15: Singer/Songwriter David Nail performs before Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott joins Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley in Augusta Georgia as Dave and Charles are welcomed home to Augusta at the Bell Auditorium on November 15, 2010 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Nail was a gifted baseball player and was offered several sports scholarships. In the end, however, he decided to pursue a musical career
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10: David Nail lends his support to DRIVE4COPD at the 2010 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for DRIVE4COPD)
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David's twitter is @davidnail, he has 44,000+ followers!
BATON ROUGE, LA - MAY 29: Singer/Songwriter David Nail performs during Bayou Country Superfest 2010 at LSU Tiger Stadium on May 29, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Earned a Grammy nod for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "Turning Home"
Musician David Nail arrives for the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 18, 2010. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
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His Dad was a band director for 31 years
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Recording artist David Nail performs on stage during the 8th annual NYSE holiday tree lighting ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange on December 10, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
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He married his longtime girlfriend and sweetheart Catherine Werne on June 6, 2009
LAS VEGAS - APRIL 16: Musician David Nail performs onstage at the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards concerts at the Fremont Street Experience on Fremont Street during the on April 16, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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David Nail is a BIG sports lover
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 12: Recording Artist David Nail (3rd from left) joins members of Recording Artists Little Big Town, Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild and Phillips Sweet backstage at the 5th annual Ride for a Cure Afternoon Jam hosted by Little Big Town on the Streets of Nashville and Harley Davidson Columbia on June 12, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Jerrod learned to play his first musical instrument on a Tracy Lawrence autographed guitar his mother won in a contest at a Lawrence concert
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 21: Jerrod Niemann performs on stage at Irving Plaza on October 21, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
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Jerrod was born in Harper, Kansas
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: Jerrod Niemann performs onstage at the 5th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium on September 19, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for ACM)
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In March 2010, "Lover, Lover" became Niemann's first Top 40 single on the country music charts and in August became his first number one country hit
MANHATTAN, KS - JUNE 25: Singer/Songwriter Jerrod Niemann comes home and performs at The 2011 Country Stampede Day 3 in Tuttle Creek State Park on June 25, 2011 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Niemann has co-write three singles for Garth Brooks: "Good Ride Cowboy", "That Girl Is a Cowboy" and "Midnight Sun"
MANHATTAN, KS - JUNE 25: ***EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE*** Recording Artist Jerrod Niemann signs backstage during The 2011 Country Stampede Day 2 at Tuttle Creek State Park on June 24, 2011 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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"Good Ride Cowboy" also earned Niemann a Broadcast Music Incorporated award for being one of the most played country songs of 2005
MANHATTAN, KS - JUNE 25: Singer/Songwriter Jerrod Niemann comes home and performs in the 94.5 FM backstage cafe at The 2011 Country Stampede Day 3 in Tuttle Creek State Park on June 25, 2011 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Other artists who have recorded Niemann's work include Jamey Johnson, Neal McCoy, Julie Roberts, John Anderson, Flynnville Train and Zona Jones
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 06: Singer/Songwriter Jerrod Niemann helps announce The 2011 CMA Awards nominations held at the Ryman Auditorium on September 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Niemann studied music for two years at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 12: Recording Artists Laura Bell Bundy and Jerrod Niemann backstage at the 5th annual Ride for a Cure Afternoon Jam hosted by Little Big Town on the Streets of Nashville and Harley Davidson Columbia on June 12, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Jerrod is on the Arista Nashville Sea Gayle division label which is co-owned by Brad Paisley
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 12: Recording Artist Jerrod Niemann, performs at the 5th annual Ride for a Cure Afternoon Jam hosted by Little Big Town on the Streets of Nashville and Harley Davidson Columbia on June 12, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Jerrod was in California when he heard "Lover,Lover" for the first time on the radio
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: Jerrod Neimann attends the "Country Strong" Premiere at Regal Green Hills on November 8, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
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@jrodfromoz is Jerrod's twitter name, follow him along with 33,000+ followers
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: (L-R) Randy Hauser, Jerrod Niemann, Larry Gatlin, Rodney Adkins and Jack Ingram attend the 5th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium on September 19, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM)
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Keifer and Shawna are a husband-and-wife duo, they met in Nashville at a singing competition
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: Sonya Isaacs. Lily Isaacs, Becky Isaacs of the Isaacs, Shawna Thompson and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square and Randy Hauser attend 5th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium on September 19, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM)
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Their second single "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not", hit #1 on the Country Charts and spent 25 weeks on the Billboard Charts
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 06: Nominated for 2 CMA awards, Husband and Wife duo Thompson Square. L/R: Keifer Thompson and Shawna Thompson. The 2011 CMA Awards nominations were held at the Ryman Auditorium on September 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Shawna grew up in Chatom, AL and Keifer grew up in Miami, OK
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 02: Musicians Shawna Thompson (L) and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square perform onstage during the Academy of Country Music concerts at the Fremont Street Experience on April 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Has won three Academy Of Country Music Awards
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 02: Keifer Thompson (L) and Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square are interviewed backstage during the Academy of Country Music concerts at the Fremont Street Experience on April 1, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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They won a ACA for Single by a Duo/Group --- "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 06: Nominated for 2 CMA awards, Husband and Wife duo Thompson Square. L/R: Shawna Thompson and Keifer Thompson. The 2011 CMA Awards nominations were held at the Ryman Auditorium on September 6, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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and for Single by a Breakthrough Artist --- "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 09: Shawna Thompson and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square attend the 45th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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and Music Video by a New Artist --- "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Keifer Thomas and Shawna Thomas of Thompson Square attend the 45th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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The fourth single, "Glass", is scheduled to be released on January 30, 2012
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Shawna Thompson (L) and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square arrive at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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The duo has been married 10+ years, and dated 3 years before tying the knot
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Musicians Shawna Thompson (L) and Keifer Thompson of the band Thompson Square accept awards onstage during the American Country Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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They have over 34,000+ followers on twitter, follow them @thompsonsquare
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 05: Musicians Shawna Thompson (L) and Keifer Thompson of the band Thompson Square perform at the American Country Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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