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.
1. Wide Open Spaces - Dixie Chicks
The Dixie Chicks were originally a quartet that played mostly bluegrass and country classics. Dropping two of the members and adding Natalie Maines, and changing to contemporary country did the trick. The Chicks were off and running and haven't looked back, selling over 11 million copies of the album so far.
2. The Lynns - The Lynns
Peggy and Patsy Lynn were no strangers to country music, having grown up the twin daughters of country superstar Loretta Lynn. The girls have also inherited their mother's talent and beautiful voice, and you can hear both on this self-titled debut.
