Top Ten Best Country Singers of the 20th Century

The Top Ten
1 Johnny Cash John R. "Johnny" Cash (1932-2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author, who was widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. He died of complications from diabetes in 2003. It was suggested that Cash's health worsened due to a broken heart over his second wife's death.

I would have willingly sat with this man for hours on end, just listening to him telling me his life story and hearing him sing. He's amazing.

Not only best of 20th century, best of all time! Perfect choice for number 1.

2 Hank Williams Hiram King "Hank" Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His band was called "The Driftin' Cowboys"

His life story is so incredibly sad. His soul speaks when he sings those songs.

3 Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie, combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust, made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music.
4 Merle Haggard
5 Kris Kristofferson
6 George Jones
7 Tammy Wynette

Funny fella! Ha!

8 Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer-songwriter with multiple gold albums in a career spanning over 62 years.
9 Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and television producer.

Ashamed to admit I only know Why Not Tonight...But what a great one song to know, eh?

10 George Strait George Harvey Strait Sr. is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer.

The King of Country Music!

The Contenders
11 Boxcar Willie
12 Patsy Cline Patsy Cline was born Virginia Patterson Hensley on September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia. She became a professional country singer in the 1950s, and became one of the most important artists in American music history. Patsy died on March 5, 1963, in a plane crash in Camden, Tennessee. She was inducted ...read more.
13 Crystal Gayle
14 Glen Campbell
15 Kenny Rogers Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur. He was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

I like the story and meaning behind The Gambler.

16 Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music.
17 Bill Monroe
18 Randy Travis Randy Bruce Traywick, known professionally as Randy Travis, is an American country music and Christian country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor.

He sure gets about, does randy old Travis. Never asking, "with whom am I having the pleasure? "

19 Levon Helm Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm was an American rock 'n' roller, Americana musician, and actor who achieved fame as the drummer and regular lead vocalist for The Band.
20 Ferlin Husky
21 Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris is an American singer and songwriter. She is also known for her activism. Despite her diverse talents, she is best known for her contributions to the country music genre. Her career has spanned several decades, during which she has released numerous albums and received multiple awards for her music. Her work as an activist has also been widely recognized.
22 Brenda Lee
23 Richard Manuel Richard George Manuel was a Canadian composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the pianist, regular lead singer, and occasional drummer of The Band.

Another exquisite voice, T. Check "You Don't Know Me," "Georgia On My Mind," and from The Last Waltz, "Tura Lura Lural" (if y'ain't
a lready).

24 Anne Murray Morna Anne Murray known professionally as Anne Murray, is a retired Canadian singer in pop, country, and adult contemporary music whose albums have sold over 55 million copies worldwide.
25 Martina McBride Martina Mariea McBride is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer. She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material.
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