Julianne Hough

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Mom, Mother, Mama, Mommy -- whatever she's called, she's played an integral role in these country stars' lives.

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Have you ever wondered what your favorite country singer looked like when he or she was pint-sized?

A photo gallery of country stars' yearbook pictures.

Ultra-sexy Julianne Hough wasn't letting her ex-boyfriend Ryan Seacrest ruin her 4th of July celebrations! While Seacrest was out with a new lady-friend, Julianne posted a picture of herself posing in an American flag towel, and not much else!

Julianne Hough has seen lots of great moments in her 24 years, as she's done some major film work, won 'Dancing With the Stars' and had hits on the country music charts. Yet, one of her greatest moments involves country star Blake Shelton, and it doesn't have to do with dancing or singing -- but it does involve tequila.

It's reportedly splitsville for Julianne Hough and her boyfriend Ryan Seacrest, capping off what has been a pretty bad week for the gorgeous singer.

It's not uncommon for stars to sport animal skins of some sort at red carpet events like the Golden Globes, but typically that's in the form of mink furs or alligator clutches. Julianne Hough took that concept and idea to a whole other level at Sunday's (Jan. 13) event, sporting earrings made out of real beetles and stick bugs.

Julianne Hough is on the mend following a shocking revelation that she was the victim of mental and physical abuse as a young girl. But the singer admits that even as an adult, the road to recovery is difficult for someone living with the memories of such destructive behavior.