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Country Legends
When it comes to singing about struggle and emotion, there are few genres that match the intensity of country music. Country music was born from musicians that were brave enough to wear their hearts on their sleeves from happiness to heartache. Because of country icons like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Jimmie Rodgers, this southern, soulful genre has grown to become loved by many. Browse through the legends that established country music as the popular genre that it is today.
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Dolly Parton
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- Country Legends
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Bluegrass Musicians
Dolly Parton
Songwriter, Singer / 1946 -
Country music queen Dolly Parton is a cultural icon whose voluptuous figure and powerful voice made her popular on both stage and screen.
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Willie Nelson
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- Country Music Outlaws
- Country Legends
- USO Entertainers
Willie Nelson
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 -
Willie Nelson is a country singer and songwriter best known for hit songs including “Crazy” and “On the Road Again.”
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Loretta Lynn
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- Nashville Sound
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Country Legends
Loretta Lynn
Songwriter, Singer / 1932 -
Loretta Lynn is a singer-songwriter known for "Coal Miner's Daughter," among many other country songs. A film about her by the same name was a critical hit.
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Garth Brooks
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- Country Legends
- Musical Metamorphoses
- Contemporary Country Stars
Garth Brooks
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1962 -
Country singer Garth Brooks has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. His music successfully crossed over onto the Billboard pop charts. -
Hank Williams
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- Country Legends
- Country Music Pioneers
- Musical Monikers
Hank Williams
Songwriter, Singer / 1923 - 1953
Hank Williams became one of America's first country music superstars, with hits like "Your Cheatin' Heart," before his early death at 29.
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Johnny Cash
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- Country Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Rags to Riches
Johnny Cash
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1932 - 2003
Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues, and gospel influences.
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