AMARILLO, Texas -- Country music icon Lyle Lovett accented his western attire with a pair of custom made boots and his 2000 AQHA/MBNA America® Challenge Championships belt buckle for a special advertising spread in the October issue of GQ magazine.

The Texas-raised singer is dubbed "America's quintessential poetic lyricist" and is featured in a eight-page advertising fold out for Toyota Camry. He's featured with 70s group R&B band, Earth, Wind and Fire; 80s all-girl punk group, the Go-Go's; and recent soul sensation Kina.

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Lovett's Challenge Championship buckle came courtesy of his brown mare Love First's first place finish in the Centaur Texas Challenge Trial at Retama Park. The top finish in the 400-yard-trial qualified her for a spot in the Centaur Texas Challenge, in which she placed sixth.

Lovett owned the 3-year-old with his father Bill. Both have been longtime owners of American Quarter Horses.