Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2012 Jake Owen broke his collarbone?

It's true! He was skiing in Crested Butte, Colorado at the time. The injury forced the cancellation of several concerts.

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Here are 5 interesting facts about Jake Owen.

  • His real name Is Joshua.
  • He has a fraternal twin brother named Jarrod. Jarrod, who sells insurance for a living, resides in Florida, where Jake grew up.
  • He attended Florida State University on a golf scholarship, but was sidelined due to a shoulder injury.
  • In recent years, he has taken up photography as a hobby.
  • He performs barefoot.

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