Ever since the heyday of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, country stars have tried to broaden their base by gunning for movie stardom too. Those icons mostly passed their time roping, riding and locking away the bad guys. But times change. The latest chapter in this ongoing story comes courtesy of Tim McGraw, who adds to an already impressive film resume with a dramatic role alongside Sandra Bullock in 'The Blind Side.' With apologies to fans of Trace Adkins, Waylon Jennings and Billy Bob Thornton (whose band the Boxmasters hit the scene well after his screen career was launched), here are our top 10 twangiest movie stars.

Is 60 the new 50 -- or even 40 -- for certain Hollywood actresses? It sure looks that way for at least one star who spent the early part of her career mainly playing serious, Oscar-worthy roles; who has never relied solely on her looks; and who has an effortless sexiness that comes with not taking herself too seriously. We're talking, of course, about
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