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Published: November 11, 2007
Country music's big names are also Oklahoma-grown proud of their state and what it's taught them
By Brandy McDonnell
Headlining the Nov. 16 grand finale of the state's centennial celebration, the Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular, are five of country music's biggest names: Vince Gill , Reba McEntire , Carrie Underwood , Garth Brooks and Toby Keith . All five have deep ties binding them to their home state.

Keith: This is home Keith, 46, recently completed a 60-stop tour in support of his hit album "Big Dog Daddy.” Keith was...

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