People Country Issues List of Country's Hottest Men
Every woman is entitled to her own opinion, but it is People Country's opinion that these 12 are the hottest men in country music. Each guy even has a little designation to help define his distinctive brand of hotness. People Country, a special issue from the editors of People magazine, just released the list Wednesday (May 13), and let me emphasize one thing: The list is in alphabetical order, so all you Keith Urban fans can stop freaking out that he is No. 11.
1. Trace Adkins, the Roughneck
2. Dierks Bentley, the Free Spirit
3. Luke Bryan, the Smooth Talker
4. Kenny Chesney, the Heartbreaker
5. Jack Ingram, the Marathon Man
6. Tim McGraw, the Great Romantic
7. Jake Owen, the Catch
8. Brad Paisley, the Charmer
9. Blake Shelton, the Joker
10. Josh Turner, the Family Man
11. Keith Urban, the Heartthrob
12. Chuck Wicks, the Leading Man
It's hard to argue with that list, right? I'm curious, though, how they arrived at these particular guys and not, say, Joe Don Rooney from Rascal Flatts. And why they aren't liking the scruffy good looks of a Jamey Johnson or a Zac Brown or the shy quiet charm of a Jason Aldean. All I know is, if I was in charge, the "Country's Hottest Guys" issue would be about an inch thick.
So what does a man think makes a man hot? Adkins says, "It gets down to the caveman basics -- women know a guy raised in the country can provide for her, feed her and shelter her no matter what the circumstances." And Paisley says, "If you can make a woman laugh, you'll get to talk to her longer. For me it was a vital thing, especially in my awkward high school years when I was 98 lbs. When I learned how to be funny, it was life-changing." (That said, I think they should change their designations to Trace Adkins, the Caveman Provider, and Brad Paisley, the Formerly-Awkward Comedian.)
If you subscribe to People, don't wait by the mailbox for this one. This is one of those special issues you can only get at newsstands starting Friday (May 15). But it's so full of cool newsy bits -- like Paula Deen's cream-cheese-and-strawberry-stuffed French toast, Taylor Swift's first concert and George Strait's tribute show -- that it's totally worth the trip. Just make sure you're home Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET so you can find out more by watching the TV special, People Country on CMT.
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mary says:
Well they did get it right with Tim mcgraw he is country Hottest guy just wish we could see more of him . can’t wait til; he puts out a new cd .
jafan says:
Jason Aldean should be on this list! He’s way hotter than most of the guys on it.
Birdy says:
Jason Aldean should be on the hottest men’s list and one day will be!
Savvy says:
“The list is in alphabetical order, so all you Keith Urban fans can stop freaking out that he is No. 11″, you got that right Allison - LOL
Jaminess from Sebring Fla says:
Jason Aldean is such a hottie…I can’t believe he’s not on that list…People Magazine needs me as their new EDITOR! xoxo
megan says:
I love that they included Luke Bryan!!! He is a smooth talker because when he talks with that southern accent, I just melt!!
Sharone says:
I totally agree where is jason aldean!!!
ALM says:
Where are the guys from Little Big Town?? They seriously neglected any guys working in a group or duo…
MEL says:
go brad it u b-day u should be #1
Alison W says:
uh hello, eric church
Tammy says:
I personally think Phil Vassar should be on the list also!!!
I’ve seen him twice in concert and have met him once and he is just great!!! Not to mention good looking also!!!!
Love his music and how he plays the piano.
amy says:
umm where the heck is Rascal Flatts!!! seriously trace adkins number one..I think I just threw up in my mouth!
gayle says:
Where is Bucky Covington??????
He is so blond and cute!!! and so country!
Ann says:
where’s Toby Keith, now that is one hot guy!!
Carol says:
Are you kidding me, no Toby Keith, no Troy Gentry. They are both adorable.
Karrie says:
The definitely got it right with Keith! I’m so glad that he is on the cover!
Jeannie says:
I so totally agree about Jack Ingram being on this list! He has the best smile, and is twice as hot at his live shows!!
Kaitlyn says:
Brad should be higher like 1! Brad paisley is the hottest guy in country music ever. he is so perfect everything is just perfect!
Courtney says:
Missing on the list: Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Billy Currington, Toby Keith.
ANM says:
There could definitely be more than 12 on a list like this! I know mine would include some of the list above plus Eric Church, Troy Gentry, Jimmy Wayne, Philip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook of LBT, Clay Walker, Darryl Worley, the guys of Emerson Drive, George Strait, and others. At least they’ve got three of favs on there: Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, and Luke Bryan!! Ladies, remember that they are just in alphabetical order by their last name so the numbers don’t mean a thing on this list.
Dierksfan says:
Thank goodness Dierks made the list! He’s the best and defintely a free spirt!
Ann says:
What about high energy…bandana under cowboy hat wearing..extremly handsome.Huggable Keith Anderson!!
Jean says:
WHO PICKS THESE THINGS??????? Where is Toby and Jimmy Wayne? I don’t know what they consider sexy but my idea is totally different. I’m sorry but I don’t get Kenny Chesney.
phelana says:
LOVE LOVE LOVE JACK INGRAM!
Morgan says:
I don’t know why Tim Mcgraw is on this list. He is aging horribly and getting balder and fatter than ever. Not to mention no hits anymore.
Tiffany says:
Definitely a good idea putting Luke Bryan on that list. He absolutely is a smooth talker. I haven’t met a woman yet who hasn’t melted when he’s said “Hey baby, how are you?” in fact, I kind of melted right now typing that imagining him saying it in his southern accent.
Kourtney says:
Why is Tim even on the list? I don’t find him the least bit attractive or talented. Nashville gives anyone a name.
Texas Lady says:
Toby Keith SHOULD be there!
TITANSFAN says:
Just couldn’t resist the smart comment about taylor could u guess. this blog has nothing to do with taylor. GROW UP!!!
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D says:
God This past the point of being pathetic….WHO CARES, this is about the music scene NOT looks
J says:
Hello? Gary Allan and Toby Keith. How can you not include them? And both of them are even hotter in person. Mmmm…
COUNTRYISCOOL says:
TRACE ADKINS is hot!! So Sexy! What male country star looks as good in a pair of jeans? No competition!
He looks good walking toward you and walking away!
Ever been to a concert up close at the stage with Trace so close you can touch him? I have several times!
OMG he can dance, those hips moving side to side. Can’t say more in this comment. Just go see for yourself!
I did a search for seats for my concert coming up $400 for one seat! Tickets are not on sale to the public. So how do ticket brokers already have tickets??
Women stand in long lines to get a chance to get close to Trace! When you look up the word man in the dictionary
you will see a photo of Trace!!!
Rachel68005 says:
Why isn’t Bucky Covington on this list???????? He should have made the top ten. Dang!!!!!!!!
COUNTRYISCOOL says:
Why is Kenny Chesney on the cover? Hot? You gotta be kidding! How tall is he 5 foot 4? Bald heat! Old-I think he’s 40?
You want to see hot? Trace Adkins!!!
COUNTRYISCOOL says:
Tim McGraw is no longer hot! Trace Adkins is HOT!!
RollerDerbyGirl says:
Kenny Chesney???? Gross…..
star says:
TRACE OR TOBY NO WAY! TIM AND KEITH URBAN YEHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhHOT HOT AND HOT!!JAKE OWEN IS REALLY CUTE TO!!
Alison says:
The only person I agree that belongs on this list is Keith Urban…everyone else I’ll pass on.
Where is JIMMY WAYNE?!? He deserves to be on this list!
Megan says:
I find it very hard to believe that someone could just overlook JOE DON ROONEY of Rascal Flatts!?!?!?!
But honestly, how can you limit this list to just 12 names?
Lauren says:
Keith Urban is no.1 no matter what. The man is Australian, COME ON. I’d choose an Aussie accent any day over a Southern twang.
Jen says:
Where the heck is George Strait? That man is HOT HOT HOT!!!!!
Joy says:
How in the world could they leave Gary Allan off of this list? He is the hottest man on this planet!
Backwoods Baby says:
Jason Aldean is WAY too hot not to be on the list. I am at a loss?
kennyfan says:
I cant believe some of you.Kenny gross????? YOU NEED YOUR EYES CHECKED!!! I know we all have our opinions and thats fine but Kenny Chesney being hot is a fact. He is the hottest guy on the list.To country is cool, He is 5′8″ and 41 so get the facts straight.I would love to rub his bald head anyday.
mysticaldreams says:
I am soo happy to see Luke Bryan on that list….But there are so many more who should be on it…not just because of looks but personality as well…
Bucky Covington
Jason Michael Carroll
Billy Currington
Jimmy Wayne
Philip Sweet
Darius Rucker
Clay Walker
Julie says:
I agree with Tim McGraw being on the list. He’s the whole package…
idolfan says:
well alison, you wrote this article for CMT Blog. we all have opinions of who is, or is not. we all, as fans, have our opinion—mine currington and covington!!! we should write to the editors of People Magazine and maybe they will pay attention to all of our picks. we are all so lucky to have such good looking and talented country singers. the guys on the list are all HOT and there certainly are many more. People Magazine should publish more editions on our country stars and the only way they will is if we speak up and write to that publication. I have…
Caroline says:
Interesting list. Missing a few of my faves…ERIC CHURCH, CHRIS YOUNG and GARY ALLAN. *swoon*
Kari says:
I’m a bit perplexed. While I think all of these guys are great, I feel like they left someone out.
Chris Young. Why you say? Chris was VOTED, by the fans as Country Weekly’s HOTTEST Bachelor recently. No fluke.
He has consistently been in the top of either Hottest or Sexiest in CW in the last couple of years. So why was he left out? Just asking. Chris is #1 in my book : )
AtlantaFan says:
Since I haven’t seen the magazine yet, I’m not sure if “hottest” means in the looks department or in the music business. Certainly the guys in the Top #10 have a lot going on musically …..
But I don’t think we should forget some of the others from Country Weekly’s Hottest Bachelors: Chris Cagle, Bucky Covington, Jimmy Wayne, Keith Anderson, Gary Allen, and #1 Chris Young.
Debby Deer says:
How do I get a copy to the People Country???? Missed it at the store due to famiy ilness.
Debby
Melissa says:
Haha Alison, I was totally thinking that about Keith and then bam! I read the next line and stopped freaking out, haha.
Keith should definitely be #1, right next to Josh Turner! Boy is that man sexy…he’s got an incredibly hot voice too!
Suzanne says:
I’m really confused… Where did People come up with this list of twelve names???? And why is Chris Young not on the list? He was voted country’s #1 Hottest Bachelor in Country Weeky in 2006 and 2009 and was in the top 5 the two years in between…. and he’s been in the Top 10 of Country’s Sexiest Men in Country Weekly for the past three years too… How is it that the gets left off of this list…???? Jimmy Wayne and Eric Church should have been on the list too… Maybe they should have done the top 20…. ;)
Kim says:
I don’t know how People magazine comes up with this list….but if they are taking applications, here I am! I agree that there are several names missing from the list and some on the list need to moved over for really Hot guys. I am glad to see Dierks on the list. Need to add Keith Anderson-”Smokin’”, Gary Allan-”The Bad Boy”
Connie says:
Every one has their own taste as to who they think is handsome sexy.. My self I would have had Ronnie Dunn, George Strait, and Alan Jackson on there
ChuckW&LukeBFan says:
It is so true that CHuck Wicks and Luke Bryan should be on there! They are the two HOTTEST!!!!!! Luke is definatly a Smooth Talker with that Country Accent<3 and Chuck is definatly the Leading Man, He is #1! <3333
Dayna says:
Where is Joe Don Rooney and George Strait, they are so hott!! They should have been on there taking Kenny Chesney and Trace Adkins’ place!!! I’m so glad Josh Turner was on there he is so hott!!!
myra robinson says:
Tim Mcgraw is HOT! and really adorable and really sex. the looks dont make them sexy like the way they treat the woman in their life. that is what really makes a man sexy and the way he is around others. Tim is sexy as himself with no facial hair in the Blind Side. sandra said Tim is the nicest man and his family is the nicest and that is another thing that makes Tim sexy. but when ever he is with his wife and treats her with such love and respect,that is sexy!
Jen says:
Christian Kane is not only country’s sexiest man alive but one day soon he will be THE sexiest man alive.
Heather says:
Jason Aldean should most definetly be on this list and Scotty McCreery
Myra Robinson says:
For your information,Tim Mcgraw deserves to be on this list and no he is not bald and no he is not fat,he has lost weight have you not seen the beautiful commercials he and his lovely wife have done for their new soul2soul perfume coming out for Valentines day. he is the hottest guy on this list and he is not fat at all. the man only weighs 168 now. he is sexy and cute. I have seen him close up and he is a doll. but the way he treats his wife makes him sexy.