Top five fave country artists

Guybrush · 09-03-2009, 07:22 AM

Thinking classic country artists (and not people like Mark Knopfler), my list looks like :

Jerry Reed
Earl Scruggs
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson

aaand ..

Hank Williams Sr.

I think that's the way it goes, at least at the moment.

~~julesg~~ · 09-04-2009, 09:03 AM

1. The Be Good Tanyas (adorable Canadian folk/country group)
2. Johnny Cash (obviously)
3. Davy Knowles (though I guess he's more blues)
4. Jessica Simpson (...just kidding)
5. Hootie and the Blowfish (love this band!)

TyrantSong · 09-15-2009, 12:01 PM

1. Dwight Yoakam, seemlessly traditional while merging in that true Honky Tonk feel. "Blame the Vain" is one of my favorite albums of all time.
2. Merle Haggard, because no list is complete without one of the most unique "twangs" out there.
3. Kris Kristofferson, well, he writes most of his songs, and they're undeniably powerfull.
4. Reba, Probably the only female country singer that I like, and I like her enough to have her in my top five.
5. Garth Brooks, sure, he's a pretty ****ty singer, but damn if he's not the best showman country music has seen in years.

I don't put Cash on it, because, well, he's my favorite artist of all time, and everyone has already cited why I also like him. I just skipped him and did my 2 through 6.

tomlac · 09-16-2009, 07:40 PM

what, no one thinks much of Emmy Lou Harris, John Prine, Steve Earle. Definitely agree with Gram Parsons and Townes Van Zandt. Garth Brooks, give me a break, he does country?

TyrantSong · 09-16-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomlac

Garth Brooks, give me a break, he does country?

Sure, it's pop country trash, but dammit, it's good pop country trash.

Jason86 · 09-20-2009, 08:56 AM

Gram Parsons
Amy Allison
Neko Case
Johnny Cash
Lyle Lovett

savannah · 09-20-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason86

Gram Parsons
Amy Allison
Neko Case
Johnny Cash
Lyle Lovett

good list

5-Track · 09-20-2009, 02:22 PM

Amanda Jo Williams
John Norwood
Johnny Cash
Kris Kristofferson
Leon Russell (aka Hank Wilson)

axelsonfire · 09-20-2009, 02:55 PM

My top five are:

1. Shania Twain
2. Martina McBride
3. Reba McEntire
4. Johnny Reid
5. SheDaisy

KeepItCountry · 09-24-2009, 12:38 PM

1. Keith Urban (Never forget live @ Carling Academy, Glasgow - awesome)
2. Carrie Underwood (Thank God for American Idol!)
3. Brad Paisley (She's Everything - reminds me of my wife

)
4. Miranda Lambert (His fist is big, but MY GUN'S BIGGER lol)
5. Martina McBride (There you are, Where Would You Be - Live versions are incredible!)

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09-04-2009, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
~~julesg~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 34	1. The Be Good Tanyas (adorable Canadian folk/country group) 2. Johnny Cash (obviously) 3. Davy Knowles (though I guess he's more blues) 4. Jessica Simpson (...just kidding) 5. Hootie and the Blowfish (love this band!)

09-15-2009, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
TyrantSong Didn't kill nobody. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlas, PA Posts: 144	1. Dwight Yoakam, seemlessly traditional while merging in that true Honky Tonk feel. "Blame the Vain" is one of my favorite albums of all time. 2. Merle Haggard, because no list is complete without one of the most unique "twangs" out there. 3. Kris Kristofferson, well, he writes most of his songs, and they're undeniably powerfull. 4. Reba, Probably the only female country singer that I like, and I like her enough to have her in my top five. 5. Garth Brooks, sure, he's a pretty ****ty singer, but damn if he's not the best showman country music has seen in years. I don't put Cash on it, because, well, he's my favorite artist of all time, and everyone has already cited why I also like him. I just skipped him and did my 2 through 6.

09-16-2009, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
tomlac Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3	what, no one thinks much of Emmy Lou Harris, John Prine, Steve Earle. Definitely agree with Gram Parsons and Townes Van Zandt. Garth Brooks, give me a break, he does country?

09-20-2009, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jason86 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 17	Gram Parsons Amy Allison Neko Case Johnny Cash Lyle Lovett

09-20-2009, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
axelsonfire Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	My top five are: 1. Shania Twain 2. Martina McBride 3. Reba McEntire 4. Johnny Reid 5. SheDaisy

09-24-2009, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
KeepItCountry Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bellshll, Scotland Posts: 6	1. Keith Urban (Never forget live @ Carling Academy, Glasgow - awesome) 2. Carrie Underwood (Thank God for American Idol!) 3. Brad Paisley (She's Everything - reminds me of my wife ) 4. Miranda Lambert (His fist is big, but MY GUN'S BIGGER lol) 5. Martina McBride (There you are, Where Would You Be - Live versions are incredible!)