1924-2001
1907-1998
1962-
Glen Campbell is best known for his country music career, and his later crossover success as an actor in films such as 1969's True Grit.
1936-
Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues, and gospel influences.
1932-2003
A country music legend, Patsy Cline helped break down the gender barrier in this musical genre. She is known for her smooth-sounding, emotive voice.
1932-1963
Originally a troubled youngster who served time in San Quentin prison, Merle Haggard grew to become a country music legend.
1937-
Musical rebel Waylon Jennings is best remembered for helping to popularize a grittier and more rock-influenced style of outlaw country music.
1937-2002
1931-
1934-
American country singer Barbara Mandrell scored No. 1 hits with "Sleeping Single in a Double Bed" and "Years."
1948-
Willie Nelson is an American country singer-songwriter, actor and activist. He reached his greatest fame during the 1970s, and remains an American pop icon.
1933-
1929-2006
Country music queen Dolly Parton is a cultural icon whose voluptuous figure and powerful voice made her popular on both stage and screen.
1946-
Jimmie Rodgers was a country singer who became famous for his style of yodeling. He was one of the first country superstars, and is remembered as the father of country music.
1897-1933
A country music legend, Kitty Wells had a string of hits in the 1950s and 1960s, including "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels."
1919-
Hank Williams became one of America's first country music superstars, with hits like "Your Cheatin' Heart," before his early death at 29.
1923-1953
1942-1998