7 country stars that got their start on reality TV

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By Jay Edwards

You probably know by now that Morgan Wallen was a contestant on “The Voice” in 2014 and didn’t win, but I’d say he’s doing just fine right now.

You probably also know that Carrie Underwood got her start on “American Idol” and won the whole thing and now she’s back as a judge.

But did you know that these sever other country stars also got their start on reality TV and some weren’t even singing competition shows?

Miranda Lambert: She finished third on “Nashville Star” Season 1 in 2003.

Chris Young: He won “Nashville Star” Season 4 in 2006.

Kacey Musgraves: She finished 7th on “Nashville Star” Season 5 in 2007.

Chase Rice: He was the runner-up on “Survivor: Nicaragua” in 2010.

Jamey Johnson: He was on Fox’s “Nashville” in 2007.

Riley Green: He won the fifth season of “Redneck Island”.

Michael Ray: He won “The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep” in 2012.

Jay Edwards

Jay Edwards

Jay Edwards is an Orlando native and proud to call Central Florida his home! He has lived in Seminole County since the age of 2 and attended school at Lake Brantley High School, Seminole Community College, and then graduated with a Radio/TV degree from UCF.

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