Top 10 Favorite Male and Female Country Singers

[Chocoholic]

male
1. Kenny Chesney
2. Toby Keith
3. Brad Paisley
4. Phil Vassar
5. George Strait
6. Gary Allan
7. Craig Morgan
8. Blake Shelton
9. Clint Black
10. Rodney Atkins

female
1. Carrie Underwood
2. Leann Rhimes
3. Miranda Lambert
4. Taylor Swift
5. Sara Evans
6. Julianne Hough
7. Kellie Pickler
8. Gretchen Wilson
9. Martina McBride
10. Trisha Yearwood

Am really sick of hearing:
Faith Hill
Shania Twain

[Zoneboy]

Gene Watson
Conway Twitty
Merle Haggard
George Jones
George Strait
Porter Wagoner
Waylon Jennings
Bobby Bare
Tom T. Hall
Earl Thomas Conley

Tammy Wynette
Loretta Lynn
Tanya Tucker
Connie Smith
Alison Krauss
Emmylou Harris
Crystal Gayle
Patsy Cline
Anne Murray
Mandy Barnett

[HuntingtonM15]

Martina McBride
Sara Evans
Patty Loveless
Trisha Yearwood
Pam Tillis
Reba
Faith Hill
Suzy Bogguss
Lee Ann Womack
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Julie Roberts
Wynonna
Loretta Lynn
Dolly Parton

Tim McGraw
Brad Paisley


Since I only have two male favorites, I added some more to the females. :lol:

[MickeyMac]

Male:


Willie Nelson
Merle Haggard
George Jones
Waylon Jennings
Roger Miller
Hank Williams Sr.
Johnny Cash
Marty Robbins
Buck Owens



Female:

Patsy Cline
Loretta Lynne
Tammy Wynette
Dolly Parton
June Carter Cash
Rosanne Cash
Jeannie C. Riley

[JT]

I don't listen to current country, just stuff from about the mid-50s up to the mid-80s, sometimes a little later, but not much 90s stuff. I haven't delved too much into the male singers yet either, so I just have a couple of ladies.

1. Crystal Gayle (even though her chart success was limited to the country charts, I think she's the very essence of crossover artist, and so I almost hesitate to put her on this list)
2. Tanya Tucker
3. Loretta Lynn
4. Dolly Parton
5. Lynn Anderson
6. Tammy Wynette
7. Emmylou Harris
8. Barbara Mandrell

[tv star collector]

Male:

Johnny Cash
Hank Williams Sr.
Kenny Rogers
Roy Clark
Buck Owens
Jimmy Dean
Porter Wagoner
Mac Davis
Garth Brooks
Roger Miller

Female:

LeAnn Rimes
Barbara Mandrell
Crystal Gayle
Loretta Lynn
Dolly Parton
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Trisha Yearwood
Faith Hill
Brenda Lee
Patsy Cline

[Zoneboy]

I can't believe I left Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins off my list. :(

:wallbang

Edit: and Ronnie Milsap.

[catlover79]

I'm not a huge country fan, so my list will be shorter than most of yours, but here goes:

Males

Johnny Cash
Gary Morris
Kenny Rogers
Kris Kristofferson
Waylon Jennings

Females

Crystal Gayle
Dolly Parton
Reba McEntire
June Carter Cash
LeAnn Rimes

[catlover79]

As far as country GROUPS go, I've always loved Restless Heart.

[JT]

I'm not a huge country fan, so my list will be shorter than most of yours, but here goes:

Males

Johnny Cash
Gary Morris
Kenny Rogers
Kris Kristofferson
Waylon Jennings

Females

Crystal Gayle
Dolly Parton
Reba McIntyre
June Carter Cash
LeAnn Rimes
Hey, you have Ms. Crystal! That's enough for me lol

That woman's voice is just so amazing...I'd give her the money out of my pocket if she needed it.

[catlover79]

Hey, you have Ms. Crystal! That's enough for me lol

That woman's voice is just so amazing...I'd give her the money out of my pocket if she needed it.
Crystal Gayle and Lynn Anderson each did duets with Gary Morris. As a fellow soap fan, you are probably familiar with "Another World (You Take Me Away)", which Crystal Gayle and Gary Morris took to the country Top Ten in 1987. They also did "Makin' Up For Lost Time", which became popular due to its exposure on the nighttime soap Dallas. Gary Morris and Lynn Anderson recorded "You're Welcome to Tonight". All terrific songs!! :cool:

[MonarC]

Im not into country much these days but I still love Dolly Parton and George Straight. Back in the day I was a huge Garth Brooks fan and I like other country artist like Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, Patti Loveless, Mary Chapen Carpenter and many more.:)

[tv star collector]

As far as country GROUPS go, I've always loved Restless Heart.

My favorite groups include (in no particular order): Statler Brothers, Alabama,
Oak Ridge Boys, The Judds, and Lonestar.

[Faith]

Male:

JOHNNY CASH
Willie Nelson
Conway Twitty
Waylon Jennings
Merle haggard
Hank William Sr.
Garth Brooks
George Strait
Kenny Rogers
Johnny Lee

Female:
Martina McBride
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Reba McIntyre
Tammy Wynette
Crystal Gayle
Lorrie Morgan
Patsy Cline
Loretta Lynn
Wynonna

[JoPol_wannabe]

My favorite females are:
1. Alison Krauss
2. Sherrie Austin
3. Reba
4. Carrie Underwood
5. Mary Chapin Carpenter
6. Crystal Gayle
7. Tyalor Swift
8. Lorrie Morgan
9. Pam Tillis
10. Wynonna

Males are:
1. Chuck Wicks
2. Keith Urban
3. Brad Paisley
4. Eddie Rabbit
5. Garth Brooks
6. Rodney Atkins
7. Brain White
8.Ronnie Milsap
9. Vince Gill
10. Charlie Daniels

[steevo]

My favorites:

Male:
Willie Nelson
Toby Keith
Garth Brooks
Johnny Cash
Hank Williams Jr.
Waylon Jennings
Kenny Rogers
Eddie Rabbit
Charlie Daniels

Female:
Dolly Parton
Janie Frickie
Crystal Gayle
Martina Mcbride
Carrie Underwood
Wynonna and Naomi Judd
Tammy Wynette

Groups:
Alabama
The Oak Ridge Boys
Rascal Flatts

I've seen Alabama in concert twice and they always put on a great show.

I loved the late 70's duet Janie did with Johnny Paycheck "Come a Little Bit Closer"

[Zoneboy]

I loved the late 70's duet Janie did with Johnny Paycheck "Come a Little Bit Closer"

That was the late Johnny Duncan :rip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btcIAb2Rpxg

[steevo]

^ oops. My mistake. :eek:

[catlover79]

Speaking of Johhny Paycheck, didn't he appear on a Dukes of Hazzard ep once?

[Marvo301]

Speaking of Johhny Paycheck, didn't he appear on a Dukes of Hazzard ep once?
Yes, he was a victim of Boss Hogg's speed trap. To get out of a speeding ticket he performed "Take This Job and Shove It" at the Boar's Nest.

[steevo]

Ah yes, the infamous Boss Hogg celebrity speed trap. Lots of country singers got caught and had to pay off their (trumped up) fine by performing at the Boar's Nest. Buck Owens, Roy Orbison, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Dottie West were among the "victims". :lol:

[Zoneboy]

Ah yes, the infamous Boss Hogg celebrity speed trap. Lots of country singers got caught and had to pay off their (trumped up) fine by performing at the Boar's Nest. Buck Owens, Roy Orbison, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Dottie West were among the "victims". :lol:

Other victims include:

Hoyt Axton
Donna Fargo
Freddy Fender
Mel Tillis
Tammy Wynette
Loretta Lynn
Mickey Gilley

It's sad that 7 of the 12 country stars we've named have passed on along with Waylon. :rip:

[catlover79]

Yes, he was a victim of Boss Hogg's speed trap. To get out of a speeding ticket he performed "Take This Job and Shove It" at the Boar's Nest.
I thought that was him - thanks, Marv!! :cool:

[Purffin]

Males:

1. George Strait
2. Toby Keith
3. Brad Paisley
4. Gary Allen
5. Alan Jackson
6. Kevin Fowler
7. Johnny Cash
8. Dwight Yoakum
9. Dirks Bentley
10. Kenny Chesney

I dont really have fav. female, i like Dolly :)

[catlover79]

Collin Raye, Clint Black, and Travis Tritt are pretty good, too. :cool:

[Marvo301]

I thought that was him - thanks, Marv!! :cool:
Your very welcome!

[DLevine2]

Male:
1. Toby Keith
2. Keith Urban
3. Alan Jackson
4. Johnny Cash
5. Kenny Chesney
6. Jason Aldean
7. Clint Black
8. Garth Brooks
9. George Strait
10. Tim McGraw

Female:
1. Carrie Underwood
2. Reba McEntire
3. Miranda Lambert
4. Taylor Swift
5. Sara Evans
6. Trisha Yearwood
7. Jewel
8. Faith Hill
9. Patsy Cline
10. Dolly Parton

Groups:
1. Sugarland
2. Lady Antebellum
3. Alabama
4. Rascal Flatts

[howierules86]

Carrie Underwood was who seriously got me interested in country music a few years back. Since then, I've also heard songs from Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Julianne Hough, Terri Clark, Gretchen Wilson, Martina McBride, & Trisha Yearwood as well.

[Penny Lane]

The early 90's is my favorite Country Music era so my favorites are;

Dwight Yoakam
Tanya Tucker
Alan Jackson
Asleep At The Wheel
Travis Tritt
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Confederate Railroad
Brooks and Dunn
Marty Stuart
Cathy Mattea


Among my all time(vintage) favorites are;
Patsy Cline
Johnny Cash
Loretta Lynn
Willie Nelson
Merle Haggard

[browneyes106]

In no order female
Female
Martina McBride
Carrie Underwood
Faith Hill
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Allison Krauss
Pam Tillis
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Trisha Yearwood
Patsy Cline

Male
Johnny Cash
Tim McGraw
Brad Paisley
Garth Brooks
Kenny Chesney
Gary Allen
Keith Urban
Willie Nelson
Dierks Bentley

[Zebra 3]

Some faves.
- John Denver
- Johnny Cash
- Kenny Rogers
- Willie Nelson

- Anne Murray
- Dolly Parton
- Lynn Anderson
- Sammi Smith

[PlayOn]

Female:
*CARRIE UNDERWOOD!!
*Dolly Parton
*Faith Hill
*Reba McEntire
*Sara Evans

Male:
*Garth Brooks
*Darius Rucker
*Blake Shelton
*Trace Adkins
*Rodney Atkins

Groups:

Sugarland
Big and Rich
Montgomery Gentry
Brooks and Dunn
Lady Antebellum

(They're in no order)