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2012 has been an exciting year for country music. We learned an alternate meaning for "motorboating," while relearning some pop classics as country duets. A few newbies wowed us with their debut albums, while seasoned entertainers proved they still have what it takes. Most of all, the genre continued to open its doors even wider this year, making for a refreshing 12 months of music.
Flip through the gallery below for The Boot's pick for the 12 best albums of 2012, and let us know your favorites in the comments section below, or by tweeting us @thebootdotcom.
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12. Jason Aldean - Night Train
11. Tim McGraw - Emotional Traffic
10. Kip Moore - Up All Night
9. Dierks Bentley - Home
8. Dwight Yoakam - 3 Pears
7. Lee Brice - Hard 2 Love
6. Kellie Pickler - 100 Proof
5. Marty Stuart, 'Nashville, Vol. 1: Tear the Woodpile Down'
4. Zac Brown Band, 'Uncaged'
3. Lionel Richie, 'Tuskegee'
2. Little Big Town, 'Tornado'
1. Carrie Underwood, 'Blown Away'
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This album reminds everyone why Carrie is a true American idol. Covering an array of emotions, she rocks out to "Good Girl," cries into her "Wine After Whiskey," and even watches a few bad guys meet early graves. The singer-songwriter said she felt more comfortable to share her own song ideas for this project, which is why she penned eight of the 14 glorious tracks.
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Kellie, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band, Lee Brice, Carrie