Top 9 Guide Picks: Class of 1991
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1991" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 8 Guide Picks: Class of 1996
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1996" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 3 Top Three Picks: Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann was born and raised in Jacksonville, Texas, the daughter of a disc jockey. She attended Belmont University, which led to an internship at MCA Records, where she was later signed. She released a self-titled debut in 1997 to critical acclaim. "Some Things I Know" followed in 1998, and then the triple-platinum selling "I Hope You Dance" in 2000.
Top 8 Guide Picks: Class of 1997
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1997" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 4 Guide Picks - Class of 1986
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1986" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 3 Guide Picks - Dolly Parton
Dolly was born in Eastern Tennessee, and moved to Nashville after high school where she met Porter Wagoner. Together, they had many successful duets, and she also had many solo hits as well. Dolly added acting to her credit, starring in several motion pictures before returning to her roots with Bluegrass music once more. Top 5 Guide Picks - Class of 1994
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1994" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 5 Guide Picks - Class of 1998
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1998" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 6 Guide Picks - Class of 1989
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1989" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 3 Top Three Picks: Clint Black
Clint was part of the successful Class of 1989, which included Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and Travis Tritt. He was one of the first artists to kick-start the mass market popularity of country in the early 1990s. He was also one of the first artists of a generation inspired by rock-oriented pop as well as country artists. Top 10 Guide Picks - Top 10 Country DVD Collections
Music isn't only an audio experience these days. Most country artists these days also include music videos to enhance their songs. Add to that live performances and you get a bonus of video to go with the audio you know and love. All the collections below are in DVD format. Top 4 Top Picks - Class of 1990
Each year we see a new class of stars appear on the country music horizon. Sometimes an artist will have a huge hit right off the bat, and other times it may take an album or two. The stars listed as the "Class of 1990" are those that made their first impact on country music in that year. Top 10 Essential Johnny Cash
All you really need to say is Johnny Cash. Everything else? Unnecessary. Everyone knows his voice and his face. He touched every generation for 5 decades, in every genre of music, & always said he was too country to be a rocker. Recently we lost Johnny Cash to a long illness, which has left the music world a lot emptier. But he'll live on forever through his music. Top 6 Top Picks for January 2003
There are new albums coming out all the time. We've picked several of the best country releases from January 2003. Top 3 Top Three Picks: Alabama
Alabama emerged in the late 70s with a country-rock background to become the most popular country group in history. They released an independent album before being signed by an RCA talent scout in 1980. They've recorded numerous albums since, but after over twenty years of touring, have decided to make 2003 their farewell tour. Top 7 Top Picks - CMA 2002 Winners
The Country Music Association Awards are the most prestigious of all the awards a country music artist can aquire. If an album or artist or song won a CMA award, you can be sure the music is some of the best the industry has to offer. The albums below are from award winning artists and groups from the 2002 CMA Awards.
Top 10 Top Picks - CMA Entertainer of the Year
The Country Music Association gives out an award each year to the act displaying the greatest competence in all aspects of the entertainment field. The list below shows the last ten winners from 1987 - 2002. Several artists captured the award more than one time. I've listed the years next to their name below.
Top 3 Top Three Picks: Suzy Bogguss
Suzy Bogguss was born in Aledo, IL. She was discovered while singing at Dollywood, and signed to Capitol Nashville where she cut her first major label album, "Somewhere Between." The album was followed by "Moment of Truth," but her breakthrough album was her third, "Aces." She's recorded several albums since, and has left Capitol to record on her own. Top 6 Top Picks - Mercury Nashville Artists
Mercury Nashville is a division of the Universal Music Group. The artists on the roster are Steve Azar, Terri Clark, Daisy Dern, Meredith Edwards, Tom T. Hall, Marcel, David Nail, Jamie O'Neal, James Otto, Anthony Smith, Keith Stegall, Shania Twain, and Mark Wills. Only artists with released albums are listed below. Top 5 Top Five Picks - Elvis Live Albums
Elvis Live! There are few words said together that can bring to mind such magic. From his early years when he incited crowds to riot to the late '70s when health failings & personal problems altered his physical form to a comic parody of itself, Elvis never failed to deliver a magnificent show. His voice never faltered, & his audience never lost faith or their adoration of the man & his majesty. Top 4 Top Picks - BNA Records Artists
BNA Records Label is one of three labels that is part of the RCA Label group, which is a unit of BMG Entertainment. The BNA roster includes: Kenny Chesney, Kellie Coffey, Lonestar, Brice Long, Tebey Ottoh, Pinmonkey, and Rachel Proctor. Also included in this label is the sub-label Bandit, with George Jones. Only artists with released albums are listed below.
Top 5 Top Picks - Lyric Street Records Artists
Lyric Street Records is the country music label owned by Walt Disney Corporate, that features such artists as: Rascal Flatts, SHeDAISY, Aaron Tippin, Sonya Isaacs, Brian McComas and Kevin Denney. Only artists with released albums are listed below. Top 3 Top Three Picks: Trace Adkins
Trace Adkins was born in Sarepta, LA where he grew up playing guitar, and was part of both a Gospel quartet and a country band playing nightly in honky tonks. After moving to Nashville, Trace was discovered by Capitol Nashville president Scott Hendricks who saw him at a gig and signed him on the spot. Top 3 Top Three Picks: Alison Krauss
Alison was born in Champaign, IL. She began taking violin lessons at age 5, and by age 12 had her own band. At 14 she signed with Rounder records and recorded "Too Late To Cry" with her band, Union Station. Her next two albums were nominated for Grammy awards, but it wasn't til she released "Now That I've Found You" that she really found success.
Top 3 Top Three Picks: LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but raised in Garland, TX. She burst on the scene in 1996 with her debut single, "Blue." LeAnn had begun singing as a child, and had released her first album at age 11. She signed with Curb in 1995, and released "Blue," which was a huge hit. She's released several albums since, and now has decided her next album would be a pop venture.
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