Today's country music stars owe a debt of gratitude to the legends who formed and cultivated the genre, starting in the early 20th century. These 50 classic country artists remain relevant today.

Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and the other greatest classic country artists left on the planet By Craig Hlavaty , Houston Chronicle Updated Jan 10, 2018 9:23 a.m.

If you're a country fan with a vinyl collection of any size, these classic albums from legendary artists are must-haves.

For fans of classic country music, turning on the radio isn't exactly the best way to find new tunes. Mainstream country radio has pursued a poppier sound, leaving more traditionalist acts to ...

The Boot counts down the 10 biggest artists of the 2010s. Skip to main content Skip to site footer. The Latest. Exclusives. ... while a crop of dedicated traditionalists maintain the classic ...

Whatever Happened to These Country Artists? Hannahlee Allers. Hannahlee Allers Published: July 14, 2015. ... Deana Carter's "Strawberry Wine" is a well-remembered classic country tune, ...

Ella Langley is one of the freshest faces of country music, but that didn’t stop her from taking home the most ACM Awards on Thursday night. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, her single, “you ...

Alan Jackson’s latest album “Angels and Alcohol” may not be revolutionary, but for many fans it’s what classic country is all about. Jackson plays the Washington State Fair on Saturday ...

In 2024, country music was a genre of extremes. Very traditional albums — especially from new artists — made a big impression, and so did experimental albums or albums coming from artists with ...