Aaron Lewis, born in Springfield, VT, fronted the post-grunge band Staind, known for hits like "Epiphany." Switched to solo country with #1 single "Am I the Only One." Collaborated with Fred Durst.
Country legend Tanya Tucker, born in Seminole, Texas, transformed music with hits like “Delta Dawn.” A 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and 2x GRAMMY® winner, she's earned numerous CMAs, ACMs, and CMT awards. Known for her collaboration and 56 Top 40 singles.
Tracy Byrd, a Texas-born country star, gained fame with “Holdin' Heaven”. His album "No Ordinary Man" went double-platinum, producing hits like “Watermelon Crawl”. Known for both anthems and ballads, Byrd also topped charts with “Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo”.
Born to make Country music, Bentley blends arena shakers with bluegrass fire. Known for 22 No. 1 hits like "Gold," 3 CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY nominations, & Opry membership. His tour "Gravel & Gold" sold out cities. Also founded "Whiskey Row" bars & "Desert Son" fashion.
Country star Joe Nichols, known for hits like "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off," boasts six No. 1s, three Grammy nods, and various awards including ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist. Famous for traditional country style and significant media appearances.
Sara Evans, multi-platinum country star, is known for No. 1 hits like “Born to Fly” & “A Little Bit Stronger.” Winner of ACM Top Female Vocalist, with multiple AMA, Billboard, & Grammy nods.
Brad Paisley, a leading 2000s country artist, blends tradition with modern vibes, known for hits like "Mud on the Tires" & "She's Everything." Earned 5 platinum albums, 13 #1 singles, and fame for innovative music videos featuring icons like George Jones.
Louisiana-born Trace Adkins, a country star with a rich baritone voice, has sold over 11 million albums and charted over 20 singles. Known for hits like "You're Gonna Miss This," Adkins has won three ACM Awards and been nominated for three GRAMMYs. Also an actor, he's appeared in films like "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "I Can Only Imagine."
Justin Moore, born in Poyen, AR, is a chart-topping country star known for hits like “Small Town USA.” He's won ACM New Artist of the Year, with platinum albums and over a billion streams.
Alabama-born, ex-Marine Jamey Johnson, a new traditionalist in country music, rose in Nashville with hits like "In Color." Won CMA Song of the Year, produced gold albums, collaborated with legends like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard.
Lorrie Morgan, born in Nashville, followed country legends with hits like "Five Minutes" & "What Part of No." Known for her traditional country style, she topped charts in the '90s, joined the Opry in 1984, and later collaborated with Pam Tillis.
Florida-born Michael Ray, a true country star with four No. 1 hits like "Think a Little Less" and "Whiskey And Rain," boasts over 1 billion streams and 65+ Grand Ole Opry performances. Collaborated with producer Michael Knox.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, country star Mark Chesnutt gained '90s fame with hits like "Brother Jukebox." Known for blending styles of George Jones and Merle Haggard, he topped charts and was a flagship artist for Decca's country reboot.
Born in Atlanta, Texas, Tracy Lawrence is a celebrated neo-traditional country singer known for hits like "Alibis" and "Time Marches On." He survived a shooting in 1991 and has topped charts with songs like "Find Out Who Your Friends Are." Achievements include multiple platinum albums and 40 Billboard singles.
Born in Kentucky, Dillon Carmichael, dubbed country music's next big star by Rolling Stone, soared with his Dave Cobb-produced debut "Hell On An Angel." Known for deep vocals and tracks like "Son Of A," he's toured with legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Brooks & Dunn.
Born in Pocahontas, IL, Gretchen Wilson hit big with "Redneck Woman." Her debut, Here for the Party, was a record-breaking success. Known for authentic country style, she's also part of Muzik Mafia and founded Redneck Records.
Born in NC, Randy Travis revived traditional country in the '80s with hits like "Forever and Ever, Amen." Award-winning, he influenced with gospel in the 2000s and celebrated multiple chart-toppers. Collaborated with icons like George Jones & Willie Nelson.
