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Jun 18, 2021 · Fear not: There are plenty of country artists keeping it country in the 21st century. These 23 modern country singers are proving there is still allegiance to a less pop-friendly brand of...
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- David Browne,Jon Dolan,Jon Freeman,Chris Parton,Stephen L. Betts,Andrew Leahey,Joseph Hudak,Kory Grow,Marissa R. Moss,Maura Johnston,Joe Levy,Will Hermes,David Cantwell,Jonathan Bernstein
- John Denver. Hitting his streak during the war-torn 1970s, John Denver kept things peppy and pleasant, walking the family-friendly line between country, soft folk and easy listening.
- Carrie Underwood. American Idol‘s fourth-season winner was a shoo-in from the start, with noted grump Simon Cowell proclaiming her the guaranteed victor early on – but even he probably never realized how far she’d take her talent.
- Keith Urban. Australia’s biggest country-music export since Slim Dusty, Keith Urban became one of the genre’s most celebrated guitar heroes during the early 21st century, championing a crossover-friendly playing style rooted not in the chicken-pickin’ flash of many country instrumentalists, but the tone and nuance of rock & rollers like Mark Knopfler.
- Brad Paisley. Brad Paisley stands out as the poster boy for the genre’s time-honored traditions. One of the biggest stars of the 21st century, the West Virginian has had 19 singles top the country charts, many of which, like “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song)” and “She’s Everything,” instantly resonated with fans.
- Chris Stapleton. The troubadour who became an overnight sensation with his debut album, Traveller, Chris Stapleton‘s success, however, was not instantaneous.
- Mo Pitney. Who would forget Mo Pitney’s performance at the Grand ole Opry in 2014 when he sang “Country” and “Clean Up on Aisle Five?” After hearing Keith Whitley’s songs, Pitney would be drawn to a string of key Country music influencers including Randy Travis, George Strait, and Darylle Singletary.
- Midland. From Dripping Spring, Texas, Midland brought back the sound of the ’80s and ’90s. Band members Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy started in 2016 and upon the release of their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem” in 2017, lovers of George Strait type of music gave it a thumbs up.
- Tyler Childers. Tyler Childers would definitely follow the steps of fellow Kentucky native, Chris Stapleton. While Stapleton’s vocals a reliving of the ’70s and ’80s particularly that of Jennings, Childers’s raw singing, on the other hand, is beautifully haunting to the ears.
- Jackson Dean. Hometown: Odenton, MD. Signed label/publishing deal: 2021. Listen to: "Don't Come Lookin'," which peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart in February 2022.
- Dylan Gossett. Hometown: Austin, TX. Signed label/publishing deal: 2023. Listen to: "Coal," which has amassed over 75 million streams.
- Kimberly Kelly. Hometown: Lorena, TX. Signed label/publishing deal: 2021. Listen to: "Summers Like That" from 2022's "I'll Tell You What's Gonna Happen," her Show Dog Nashville debut.
- Randall King. Hometown: Hereford, TX. Signed label/publishing deal: 2019. Listen to: "You In A Honky Tonk" from 2022's Shot Glass, King's debut album for Warner Music Nashville.
Apr 15, 2024 · 36.1K votes. 2.0K voters. 11 reranks. Voting Rules. Vote up the best old school country musicians who were prominent before the '90s. This ranked list of classic country singers allows fans and critics alike to appreciate the iconic voices that define country music history.
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May 6, 2019 · Updated on 05/06/19. Country music is filled with new talent, but the songs by these country legends will never disappear. From Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, the biggest solo artists in country music history remain favorites.
