If you couldn’t already tell, most country music stars have very popular reps, at least the most famous one - usually that they’re “funny/sweet/down to earth”. Because all their songs tend to be about problems we normal folk go through, right? Well – that'd be somewhat correct, however, not all country music stars aren’t as down-to-earth as we assume they are.

In fact, some are just plain jerks who think they can walk through life putting others down, belittling their peers, and/or just throwing out problematic diva behavior.

Thankfully, not all country music celebs are like that. Most are sweethearts who want nothing more than to make their fan base happy and not only provide good music but a lovely and enduring presence as well.

Here are 10 country singers who are complete sweeties, and 10 who need to take some etiquette lessons on being polite.

20 Sweetheart: Garth Brooks

Yes, all the rumors you’ve heard about Garth Brooks are true: he really IS the nicest person on the face of the planet. Any fan who has ever met the uber-famous country singer has said the same thing – “he has a heart of gold”. Brooks is known for greeting fans who come up to him and giving them his full attention.

19 Sweetheart: Brett Eldredge

There’s funny, and then there’s Brett Eldredge funny. If you just take a moment out of your day to cruise through his Instagram timeline, you’ll understand what we’re trying to say. He seems to be a regular laugh riot, which is refreshing. Not only does he make excellent music, but he can have fans laughing their rears off in no time flat.

18 Sweethearts: Maddie And Tae

Both Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye go by the duo name Maddie and Tae and met when they both were going to the same vocal coach in Dallas. They became fast friends and then turned their singing act into a career following high school. They’re usually known on social media for their witty one-liners and for their sweet interactions with fans.

17 Sweetheart: Kelsea Ballerini

How could you not love a smile as bright as Kelsea Ballerini’s? And it shows all the time in her Instagram feed. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she’s also someone you’d want to be best friends with. She’s said to be insanely down-to-earth for someone so talented and beautiful.

16 Sweethearts: Thomas Rhett And Lauren Akins

Both Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins of the country music world make marriage look so EASY. They met in the third grade and were best friends turned man and wife (it was actually her father who played the matchmaker). They are two people who look like they’d be so much fun to hang around with.

15 Sweetheart: Cam

Country music sensation Cam was actually a songwriter before she launched her own career on the stage. She used to write songs for popular artists like Miley Cyrus and Sam Smith before taking to the stage herself. According to fans who have met her, Cam is extremely humble and the type you can just chat with over a bottle of wine.

14 Sweetheart: Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton has been in the game a long time, but he still is as humble and fun-loving as ever, according to those around him. If you didn’t know, Stapleton, who was a HUGE fan of HBO’s hit fantasy series Game of Thrones actually starred in one of the final episodes as a wight (“The Long Night”).

13 Sweetheart: Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire has long been a country music favorite and the furthest you can get from a diva. She always appears to be having fun and letting fans join her in that fun. Those who are commonly around her say she’s practically a fun-loving ray of sunshine, which is what you want to hear about your favorite country singer.

12 Sweetheart: Sam Hunt

If you didn’t already know, Sam Hunt was actually a football prospect before he got into the country music game. He was even named 2002 Co-Offensive Player of the Year among other honors during his high school sports career. He played in college too but ended up moving over to country music and co-wrote Kenny Chesney’s song “Come Over”.

11 Sweetheart: Clare Bowen

Based on this IG photo alone we want to hug and laugh with Clare Bowen all the time (especially when she speaks in that Australian accent of hers). This Nashville wonder is said to be hilarious all the time and just enjoys being laid back and friendly with all of her fans. This makes us adore her even harder.

10 Jerk: Carrie Underwood

Do you know what’s even worse than an outright jerk? One that’s secretly a jerk when people aren’t watching. Apparently, that’s Carrie Underwood. Fans have often said that Underwood is very sweet when the cameras are rolling, but when they’re off, she’s arrogant and standoffish. I mean, if you’re a jerk, own up to it at least.

9 Jerk: Taylor Swift

Superstar Taylor Swift has always had some controversy when it comes to her name. Because she rose so fast in the country music world, and then the pop world, that most people say she lost touch with reality and has her head in the clouds. It doesn’t help that she constantly sings about her old boyfriends and trashes them in songs.

8 Jerk: Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle has claimed to love her fans, but her fans tell a different story. According to one fan on Reddit, Gayle performed a concert on a boat with a chorus and the people in the chorus were complaining that Gayle was “super rude”, refused to talk to any of them, and would roll her eyes at them. She then called the town a “dump”.

7 Jerk: Toby Keith

Well, it’s one thing to feud with your fellow country stars, it’s another thing to trash them to no end. This is what happened with Toby Keith when he started fighting with The Dixie Chicks, the darlings of the country world. Natalie Maines called Keith’s music “ignorant” so he stepped up his bully game and sold belittling t-shirts featuring her image.

6 Jerk: Jason Aldean

So Jason Aldean has a reputation of being sort of a hothead? Well, when your personal life becomes intertwined with your music and professional life, things can get out of hand. Apparently, fans were calling out Aldean for breaking his marital vows and Aldean became, well, angry, and started calling out everyone who was calling HIM out like a child.

5 Jerk: LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes was once considered the wholesome face of country music when she first appeared at the delicate age of 14. And then all heck broke loose when she grew up and broke up both Eddie Cibrian’s marriage and her own. Rimes even released an album about their relationship. Of course, we all know the two are married now.

4 Jerk: Blake Shelton

Apparently, you can make your fanbase turn on you if you sell out, which is what Blake Shelton’s fans believe he did when he started appearing on The Voice. That’s when he started dating Gwen Stefani and starring in movies. His base believes that he got too snobby for his own good and forgets his roots.

3 Jerk: Charlie Rich

Back in 1975 during the Country Music Awards, country singer Charlie Rich was given the task of announcing the Entertainer of the Year and when it came to announcing John Denver’s name (literally one of the nicest guys in country), Rich actually burned the envelope because Denver was a crossover artist. He was then blacklisted from future award shows.

2 Jerk: Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan gets slack all the time for being too “bro-y” for country music. Like he should be pledging a fraternity instead of taking to the stage. His music has been voted some of the worst ever so he tends to get a little rude around his fanbase (even though, duh, they’re his fans). He also covers Macklemore songs. I mean, who does that?

1 Jerk: Charles Kelley

A lot of country music fans call out Charles Kelly all the time for his work, saying that it’s not really country and it’s more “soft rock,” but does that make someone a jerk? Well, it is if he can’t really hold back his temper when people constantly tell him this. I mean, if you’re constantly criticized, you’d turn into a jerk too after breaking.

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