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Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them.

Dec. 14, 2002, is a day that Keith will likely never forget.

Some of country music's biggest names got out on the gridiron before they made it big in music.

A photo gallery of country stars' yearbook pictures.

Woof!

On July 20, 2002, Keith earned his ninth No. 1 single with his tune "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)."

The on-screen couple even had a 16-year-old daughter together.

Country music and patriotism have always gone hand in hand.

Watch five incredible tributes from country stars to brave members of the military.