Country Pop Bites: Jake Owen – April 7

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2012 Jake Owen proposed to his girlfriend, Lacey Buchanan?

It's true! It was when he performed "Don't Think I Can't Love You" during a concert in Vero Beach, Florida. She said yes!

Check out this Jake Owen video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Jake Owen.

• His real name is actually Joshua Ryan Owen.
• He has a twin brother named Jarrod Moore.
• Growing up, Jake participated in a variety of sports, but excelled in golf, and was pursuing a career as a pro.
• He went to Florida State University, where he had a position on the golf team. Unfortunately, he was injured in a waterskiing accident, which resulted in surgery, and he was unable to play the game the sport.
• While recovering from his injury to take up the guitar, and soon he was playing in a local bar. This lead to his interest in songwriting, and later to his move to Music City.