Top 10 Country Singers of All Time

Trying to think of the top ten country singers of all time can be as difficult as saying who your favorite child is. The country music industry is so full of exceptional talent that it really isn’t that easy to determine which are the best of the best. The fact that music is subjective makes choosing even more complicated. In this article, we try to come up with the list of the best country singers of all time.

1. Hank Williams – Popular for his charismatic appeal, Williams wowed music fans with his equally famous “Love Sick Blues.” Besides his charisma, Williams is also widely known for his songwriting genius.

2. George Jones – Following in the footsteps of his idol Hank Williams, Jones has also become a music icon in his own right. It was his powerful balladeer voice that earned him immense popularity. Some even call him the greatest country singer of all time.

3. Roy Acuff: While Jones is hailed by many as the greatest country singer, Acuff, on the other hand, earned the nickname King of Country Music. He was also the first living person inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

4. Jimmie Rodgers – The Singing Brakeman and the Father of Country Music are just a few of the many titles given to Rodgers, whose popular tunes involve a combination of African-American blues, yodeling, and jazz.

5. Johnny Cash – The singer-songwriter’s songs also incorporated other styles such as rock and roll, blues, folk and gospel. He is also known for his unique deep bass baritone voice and his trademark “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash”. “I Walk the Line” and “Man in Black” are some of his many hits.

6. Carter Family – If you were to mention the words, country music group, the Carter family would be the first thing that would come to people’s minds. This group is known for its impact on bluegrass, pop, and rock music as well. Some of his best-known songs include “Wabash Cannonball,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” and “Wildwood Flower.”

7. Kitty Wells – Wells’ 1952 song “It Wasn’t God Who Made the Honky Tonk Angels” was a powerful song that showed people that country singers can make it.

8. Loretta Lynn – Lynn’s 1960 hit “Honky Tonk Girl” paved the way for her to become one of the icons of the world of country music.

9. Eddy Arnold – Also known as the Tennessee Plowboy, Arnold’s most memorable achievement was the fact that he recorded the most hits of all time.

10. Merle Haggard – Haggard is said by many to be the most influential singer-songwriter of the modern era. He is known for his tender ballads, drinking songs, and political anthems.

You may agree or disagree with this list. You might even decide to make your own list. But the important thing is that all the fans share one thing: the intense love and passion for this beloved genre of music.