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.
1. Aces - Suzy Bogguss
Suzy had help from Vince Gill, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Mark O'Connor on this strong outing which includes the wonderful title track, "Letting Go," "Someday Soon," and "Outbound Plane."
2. Brand New Man - Brooks & Dunn
When "Brand New Man" was first released, one of the phrases written about it was along the lines of "this disc is just plain fun." And that it is. Pure honky-tonkin' country music, straight from one of the best of the new traditionalists. Brooks and Dunn came on strong right from the start, showing they were not to be trifled with.
3. Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio
"Diamond Rio" is a superb first album, a tremendous example of excellence, with 11 fine songs that prove Diamond Rio is not just a vocal group, but a superior country band. Their picking is every bit as good as their vocal harmonies.4. Don't Go Near The Water - Sammy Kershaw
Sammy's first single, "Cadillac Style" was a No. 3 hit, and the album also produced several other choice cuts with "Don't Go Near the Water," "Yard Sale" and "Anywhere but Here."
5. Past the Point of Rescue - Hal Ketchum
Hal Ketchum's "Past the Point of Rescue" contains some of his best songs with the title cut, "Small Town Saturday Night," and "Five O'Clock World."