Country Stars That Played Football - Page 8

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Did you know that some of your favorite country stars once dreamed of stepping onto the field instead of the stage? Before they became music legends, these artists had aspirations of playing under the bright lights of the sports arena.

Check out these singers who once played football! (One even played semi-pro!)

1. Sam Hunt

Sam was once the quarterback for the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

2. Lee Brice

Lee is a proud Clemson Tiger. He dreamed of going pro before suffering an injury to his right arm.

3. Chase Rice

Before Chase dreamed of being a country singer he grew up wanting to play football for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His time on the team was cut short by a severe ankle injury.

4. Riley Green

Riley played quarterback for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks before falling in love with country music.

5. Garth Brooks

In high school, Garth played football, baseball, and ran track & field. He ended up on a track scholarship at Oklahoma State University.

6. Trace Adkins

Trace was an offensive lineman for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, before blowing out his knee.

7. Toby Keith

DYK Toby Keith played semi-pro football for the Oklahoma City Drillers?

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9. Kenny Chesney

Chesney attributes a significant portion of his success in country music to his high school football days and the lessons learned during his upbringing.