Greatest male country singers of all time

Greatest male country singers of all time - Country music is beloved in the USA, and through the years jukeboxes and radio stations have featured some seriously iconic voices. For everyone with a love of twang and a story in their heart, check out this list from Ranker of the greatest male country singers of all time!

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Johnny Cash - The bass-baritone voice that in many ways defined the genre, Johnny Cash is widely regarded as the greatest country artist of all time.

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George Strait - Dubbed the "King of Country," George Strait is a performer with deep country roots that became a staple of entertainment in the 1980s.

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Hank Williams - When you think of classic honky-tonk twang, you get the distinct and powerful voice of Hank Williams. He influenced countless country artists that came after him.

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George Jones - With a voice you could pick out from a mile away, George Jones had more than 150 hits during his long career.

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Merle Haggard - As the ultimate cowboy drifter, Merle Haggard is widely considered one of the greatest song writers in country.

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Alan Jackson - This soft-spoken country icon is known for effortlessly blending mainstream western sounds and honky-tonk styles.

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Garth Brooks - One of the top-selling artists in country music, this Oklahoma-native brought both rock 'n' roll and pop elements into his country hits.

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Willie Nelson - Outlaw country singer, actor, and activist Willie Nelson is one of the most prolific artists in the genre and is a standout for his epic stage presence.

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Randy Travis - This classic and Christian country performer has recorded 20 studio albums and has risen to the top of the Billboard charts numerous times.

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Conway Twitty - Twitty was a multi-faceted recording artist with a flare for country music—and very distinct sideburns.

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Waylon Jennings - This outlaw country artist has a Nashville sound that was heard around the world.

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Tim McGraw - One of the first and most notable pop country artists, Tim McGraw is one of the highest-selling recording artists of all time.

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Glen Campbell - Campbell was an iconic country singer from Arkansas who went on to release over 70 studio albums and win the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Dwight Yoakam - The legendary honky-tonk performer was instrumental in bridging the gap between rock and country music.

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Toby Keith - Keith is an outspoken country singer known for epic anthems and a distinct twang.

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Kenny Rogers - This iconic country singer from Texas rose to fame with a smooth sound and memorable country pop tracks.

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Vince Gill - The contemporary country singer has a flare for writing lyrics as well as a high octave range.

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Brad Paisley - This country singer from West Virginia has collected three Grammy Awards and a whopping 14 Academy of Country Music Awards.

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Keith Whitley - This neo-traditional country artist only recorded two albums, but rose to fame after his death. (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.5)

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Ronnie Milsap - Milsap rose to fame during the 1980s for his country pop. The blind performer took influences from other musical genres such as R&B and jazz.

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Kenny Chesney - Chesney is a country rock artist that has collected a range of honorable awards and accolades throughout his career.

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Blake Shelton - The Nashville-based superstar rose to fame with his easy-listening country songs and charming good looks.

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John Denver - One of the most celebrated artists of all time, Denver is well-known for his country rock hits.

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Charley Pride - Iconic country singer and former baseball player, Pride is famed for his smooth melancholic tracks.

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Hank Williams, Jr. - This redneck country rock artist is the son of one of the biggest names in the genre.

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Marty Robbins - Iconic country artist and race car driver Marty Robbins was known as the "El Paso" hit-maker.

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Elvis Presley - He may be the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll, but the Mississippi-native was a country legend as well. Presley's 11th studio album was titled 'Elvis Country.'

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Buck Owens - Famed for being the architect of "Bakersfield Sound," Buck Owens was an iconic honky-tonk artist who sang some of country's finest.

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Trace Adkins - This country star was a former oil rig worker. His "blue collar" anthems are cherished within the genre.

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Travis Tritt - Famed for being a rebel country artist, Travis Tritt blended southern rock style with honky-tonk twang.

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Greatest male country singers of all time

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17/10/18 | StarsInsider

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Country music is one of the most popular music genres in the US. With plenty of famous faces associated with their country twang, you're sure to recognize these iconic artists. Check out this list from Ranker of the greatest male country singers of all time.