Tim McGraw Did Something Sexy + We Totally Missed It

This week, People‘s iconic annual Sexiest Man Alive title officially went to actor John Krasinski, who’s best known for playing Jim Halpert on the hit TV sitcom The Office.

But Krasinski’s not the only sexy man being celebrated in the magazine. People readers voted on the sexiest men across several different categories, and winners were revealed at the end of October. A few different country singers were in the mix among the nominees, and one star from the genre even won a category.

That’s Tim McGraw, who was crowned the Sexiest Long-Married Star, according to the results of a poll that drew in almost 350,000 fan votes.

To qualify in the Long-Married category, a sexy male celebrity needed to have at least 25 years of marriage under his belt. McGraw easily qualifies: He and his fellow superstar wife Faith Hill celebrated 28 years of marriage last month.

To win the title of Sexiest Long-Married Star, McGraw beat out Denzel Washington, Ted Danson and Kevin Bacon — the latter of whom has country connections, too, courtesy of his band the Bacon Brothers.

Other country stars competing in reader-voted People‘s Sexiest categories include Zach Bryan and Shaboozey, both of whom were in the running for Sexiest Musician. They lost out to Harry Styles, a veteran in this particular category.

After Krasinski was officially crowned Sexiest Man Alive, Shaboozey jokingly offered up some protest, tweeting “Should’ve been me…but the people have spoken,” according to Billboard.

Country music has a little bit of history with the Sexiest Man Alive title. In 2017, Blake Shelton became the first-ever country star named Sexiest Man.

The Sexiest Men in All of Country Music, Ever:

Country Music’s All-Time Sexiest Men

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Country Music’s All-Time Sexiest Men

Blake Shelton may have been named the 2017 sexiest man alive but who is country music’s all-time sexiest? You get to decide, and we’ve offered picture proof of plenty of highly qualified candidates.

Kris Kristofferson

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Kris Kristofferson

To truly appreciate what Kris Kristofferson offers you have to view his filmography, not his discography. We chose this scene from the 1978 movie A Star Is Born, which co-starred Barbara Streisand. Then in his young 40s, Kristofferson had a lot to be desired.

Kenny Chesney

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Kenny Chesney

He’ll say he works so diligently to take care of his body to maximize his live show, but millions of country women argue that Kenny Chesney stays fit and eats nothing but boiled chicken to please them. For over 15 years the singer has epitomized the country hunk, and there’s no sign of a slow-down.

Dwight Yoakam

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Dwight Yoakam

Early Dwight Yoakam just didn’t seem to give a damn, which was the opposite of what his contemporaries were doing in the late ’80s and early ’90s. He defined country cool, and painted on his blue denim trousers before taking the stage.

Luke Bryan

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Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan’s greatest physical gift is his smile — ah, who are we kidding? This tall, lean Georgia peanut is at his best when he’s grinding his hips like people are offering him dollar bills. Soak it up, girls, because Bryan says he’s going to start wearing a looser-fitting style of bluejeans soon.

Randy Travis

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Randy Travis

There is an early ’90s Coke commercial that epitomizes Travis’ sex appeal. He was as much eye candy as he was ear candy in those days, and in this clip two young girls were filmed fawning over his music videos. A deep sturdy voice, true north principles and farm-boy biceps made the total package.

Tim McGraw

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Tim McGraw

Isn’t “duh” enough of an explanation? McGraw’s abs have more ridges than Ruffles, and he has the confidence of a Greek god. Perhaps we exaggerate, but when he looks at wife Faith Hill like he’s ready to pounce on her, we’re already there!

Travis Tritt

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Travis Tritt

While there is a certain Glamour Shots look to this album cover, you have to remember people loved Glamour Shots in the late ’90s and early ’00s. His long hair mixed with his traditional country music to create the ultimate modern country man.

Trace Adkins

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Trace Adkins

Does it start with the voice? Or maybe it’s his rugged attitude or oak barrel chest? Trace Adkins is a confident man, and he knows the power of his deep growl. Even a nun is prone to utter an “Oh, lawdy!” when the big man starts doing that thing he does on stage.

George Strait

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George Strait

George Strait epitomizes country cool and has for nearly 40 years. The King isn’t flashy — no, he carries a quiet confidence about him that brings about some mystery. He also looks dang fine in Wranglers.

Merle Haggard

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Merle Haggard

No one defined rugged more than Merle Haggard. This all-time great country male did it his way, at times flipping the bird to the institutions of country music. We love a bad boy.

Sam Hunt

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Sam Hunt

Hunt’s warm smile, dark eyes and tall athletic build make him serious man meat, but the artful, poetic way he describes love and heartbreak turns the temperature up to broil. “Body Like a Back Road” is an all-time sexy hit, with lyrics as daring as they are catchy.

Toby Keith

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Toby Keith

Toby Keith is sexy in the style of Merle Haggard. The rugged Oklahoman defied naysayers to become one of the most important singers of the ’90s and 2000s. He changed very little throughout, at times to his detriment.

Keith Urban

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Keith Urban

Keith Urban’s warm eyes, soft smile and earnest honesty put him on this list of sexy country men, but his art and the way he loves on wife Nicole Kidman make him an all-timer. It helps that he’s prone to letting his chest muscles peek through an open button on his T-shirt. The more tattoos we can see, the better.

Joe Nichols

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Joe Nichols

Is there anyone more underrated in the sexy department than Joe Nichols? The longtime country hunk is sexy defined with a Randy Travis-like flare. A little troubled, but well-meaning, muscled, kind … with an absolutely timeless voice.

Jake Owen

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Jake Owen

Like McGraw, Jake Owen enjoys showing off the gifts God gave him, or at least he did before he became a doting father. The short-haired country hunk has reined it in some, but still gets us with his style and smile.

Glen Campbell

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Glen Campbell

The late Glen Campbell was a straight-up country stud who, like Kris Kristofferson, showed off the best side of himself on the big screen. Remember, the internet didn’t exist back then, so you couldn’t ogle your favorites on social media or YouTube. Nope, if you wanted to gawk you had to work for it, and people did for this sexy country man.

Garth Brooks

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Garth Brooks

Those angry about Blake Shelton being named the 2017 People Magazine‘s Sexiest Man Alive will not understand Garth Brooks’ appeal. He’s similarly soft with warm eyes and a wild personality. Appreciation for both of these men is an appreciation for the normal man.

Gary Allan

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Gary Allan

Gary Allan’s place on this list of country music’s all-time sexiest men is solidified with his dedication to an art form and his dark, mysterious personality. He’s an enigma, like Dwight Yoakam. But he’s a little more accessible to fans and media.

Billy Ray Cyrus

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Billy Ray Cyrus

It’s simple. Women went wild for “Achy Breaky Heart” in the early ’90s and you’ll still find thousands of (perhaps silver-haired) women that will fight you if you try to say Cyrus is anything less than a stud.

Clint Black

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Clint Black

The class of ’89 started with Clint Black, and country music videos were better for it. The Roy Rogers lookalike did Texas proud with a charismatic smile, two strong arms and a great sense of storytelling.

Blake Shelton

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Blake Shelton

People dubbed Blake Shelton sexy, and while it caused a Twitter firestorm, who are we to disagree? Shelton does have great dimples, a voice that touches hearts and an irresistible smile. We’ll probably never see him shirtless, but who cares?

Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley

Presley’s country cred doesn’t get the respect it deserves, but few will argue he’s not one of music’s all-time hunks. The original King was the total package.