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Taste of Country readers stepped up in a big way for the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Bids on a guitar signed by over 70 country stars topped $6,000, with the winner putting down the winning bid of $6,200 to make dreams come true.

Jamie Lynn Spears has the song, but her biggest challenges are still in front of her. The singer admits convincing a skeptical country music audience she's sincere will take some diligence. She won't have to look far to find an artist who has faced similar obstacles and flourished ... and one that flopped.

Sixteen artists were eligible, a few hundred thousand fans weighed in and one young woman was chosen. Danielle Bradbery beat out superstars like Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert to be named the Taste of Country Hottest Country Star of 2013!

After two uplifting singles, Gary Allan has become the dark, heartbroken and wretched singer his fans have loved for over a decade. 'It Ain't the Whiskey' is his bread and butter, and the singer sounds better than ever on this highlight from the 'Set You Free' album.

Lack of success in predicting the results of the 2013 ACM Awards can be attributed to tight competition... or maybe underestimating the strength and popularity of artists like Luke Bryan. Perhaps we're just making excuses for ourselves after a less-than-super success rate at Sunday's show. Taste of Country readers also made predictions, and it's time to see who fared better.

Chivalry is not dead -- at least according to Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott, whose due date is fast approaching. As she got ready for the 2013 ACM Awards over the weekend, Scott told Taste of Country that the guys in the band are taking good care of her while she's pregnant.