Country stars honor a hometown, sharing stories behind their success

Country Singing is America’s Verbal – but where is some Today’s biggest artists get their inspiration?

Scotty McCreery and Carly Pearce Among the many country artists who turn to the people and places in which they were brought up to make their music and musical dreams that are constantly changing.

The singers-as well as members of Old Dominion and other a-listers of the genre-say only Weekly US In the issue “Country Artists Celebrate America” which locations make them feel most at home in the USA

Scroll down to see which Aka Country Stars “Heroes of hometown” attribute their American upbringing to their success as we go to the fourth weekend of July.

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Scotty McCreery

Hometown: Garner, North Carolina

“I grew up on the same street as my buds – dying I am still best friends with today,” the season 10 American Idol The winner says only Us. “We went to school together, playing baseball together, going to church together. I remember the first time I sang in front of my friends. I was just nervous as everyone went out. It was a pool party … and went well. So, I was like, ‘Oh, I might still do this!’ “

Carly Pearce

Hometown: Taylor Mill, Kentucky

“That’s the town that made me,” Grammy winner recount Us in maintaining a carly cupboard for the benefit of the CMA Foundation. “I think of my grandparents a lot. They knew that a country singing was what I wanted to do. And even today I was texting with my mother, and I was like, ‘Can you believe that I am singing with Rascal flats In CMA vest in the stadium? ‘All the years later, it’s still very wild to think about all the shows. I’m very proud to be from there. It’s definitely the heart of who I am. “

Brad Tursi

Hometown: Westport, Connecticut

“I was lucky enough to grow up right on the water at the sound of Long Island,” the Old Dominion guitarist recount Us. “I spent a lot of days and nights on boats hanging out with friends, in wavelength, that sort of thing.” (The band will release their sixth album, Barbaron August 22, and currently on the How good is that world journey.)

Matthew Ramsey

Hometown: Buchanan, Virginia

“I was brought up in a very small town. There are about 900 people and everyone knows everyone, and that whole community has supported us on our journey,” says the former lead vocalist Dominion Us. “It’s a beautiful place with a lot of love. (As a child), I remember loving riding my bike on all the three streets that were there! It was a great place to grow up.”

Geoff spung

Hometown: Richmond, Virginia

“I grew up in North Virginia, and I miss all the cool free museums,” the old Dominion drummer shares with them only Us. “A favorite memory is to learn to play music with people when growing up in garage bands.”

Trevor rose

Hometown: Woodhaven, Michigan

“I grew up in the Detroit area, so the music history is amazing. We have Motown and so much good music,” says the old guitarist and the old dominion keyboard Us. “We have great sports teams. And it’s Michigan, so you’re driving a few hours and you’re in the most beautiful outdoor landscape. People don’t think about Michigan when they think of a country, but I grew up fishing and hunting, doing all the things we sing about.

Harper Grace

Hometown: McKinney, Texas

“My grandparents live in west Texas, and my favorite memory Does my mother play the accordion, ”the American Idol Alum says, referring to their home in Midland-odessa, Texas. “This is why I fell in love with rural music. She would have played all the classics as Dolly (Parton) and Loretta lynnAnd we’ll be dancing around. “

Kameron Marlowe

Hometown: Kannapolis, North Carolina

“It is home to Dale Earnhardt, so racing is definitely in our blood,” the Voice aum only says Us. “My favorite memory is holding my first personal best bass with my grandmother, and he is so fired.

Gavin adcock

Hometown: Watkinsville, Georgia

“I grew up on a cattle farm working with my dad,” the singer remembers. “I’d go to the stock yards. My dad would buy cattle, and I’d go back and work with the rough hands like a real little kid. I’m lucky to be here, really!”

Riley Green

Hometown: Jacksonville, Alabama

“I’m still in Kinda living in my hometown,” the singer “worst way” shares with Us. “I was delighted that I could have an outta school and go to see the two sets of my grandparents, and if I went from my mother’s house -gu Nancy first, she would call my mother -gu Jean and tell her. So, I had to go to the other one and vice versa.”

Parker McCollum

Hometown: Conroe, texas

“I still have a lot of family, and I love the pine trees and my grandparents’ barn,” The Singer “Burn It Down” He said of his hometown in Texas. “That was like the center of my unrest.”

Brian Kelley

Hometown: Ormand beach, Florida

“I am a great believer that the people do the place,” the first Georgia’s Florida Line Member recount Us. “I’m very lucky. I love where I grew up. My favorite memories tubes down the Tomoka River. River days, see manatees and alligators, I love all that. I still live on the water – live the dream!”

Jordan Davis

Hometown: Shreveport, Louisiana

“It was a great place to grow up. My favorite memory is AA baseball,” the singer remembers him Us. “We had the Shreveport captains. My dad probably took us to 100 games. Me, my brother, sister and my dad. That was very cool. “

Rapid

Hometown: Baytown, Texas

“Everybody truly rooted for each other,” said the singer, who spoke to Us While participating in Folds of Honor: Rock ‘n jock celebrity ball game, from her birthplace. “I might leave – I moved (to Nashville) 12 years ago – but when I go back, everyone is still so proud. And that’s really the best hometown.”