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- 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.
- Robert Silva
- The Carter Family. Essential Album: "Can the Circle Be Unbroken?" All country artists owe a debt to the Carter Family —their songbook popularized traditional folk songs and sister Maybell's finger-picking influenced future guitarists.
- Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys. Essential Album: "The Very Best of Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys" Bill Monroe invented bluegrass. Any group pairing mandolins and banjos owes him a tip of the hat anot to mention his band, Bluegrass Boys.
- Bob Wills. Essential Album: "Bob Wills Anthology" With his combination of jazz, hillbilly fiddling, and dance-hall swing music, Bob Wills is the granddaddy of Western swing.
- Flatt & Scruggs. Essential Album: "The Essential Flatt & Scruggs: 'Tis Sweet to Be Remembered" Monroe may have created bluegrass, but his students Flatts & Scruggs popularized it with virtuosic banjo playing and high lonesome vocals.
- Alabama. Alabama is a legendary country music band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969. The band was initially made up of cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook.
- The Chicks. The Chicks (formerly known as Dixie Chicks) was formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas. The Chicks gained immense popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s with their unique blend of traditional country music and contemporary pop influences.
- Brooks & Dunn. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn founded Brooks & Dunn, an American country music duo, in 1990. The duo’s music blends traditional country with rock and roll elements, creating a unique sound that has earned them a massive following.
- The Carter Family. The Carter Family’s music blended traditional Appalachian folk songs, gospel, and blues. The band consisted of A.P. Carter, his wife Sara, and her cousin Maybelle.
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