Country music has flourished into music known worldwide, and let’s be honest, we all love country music and can’t stop ourselves from grooving to those songs. Even though we have some great singers today, the legends from the 1960s and 1970s hit differently. Their charm and quest to try something different, new, and unique gave us so many songs to vibe with, and surprisingly, these songs have still remained in our hearts along with the singing legends.
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash was never afraid of showing and conveying his emotions to the world. He was so good at it that we couldn’t help but listen to him. He was indeed a legend from the 60s and 70s as he was also given The Man in Black. His songs were so relatable and intense enough for us to feel every emotion. Well, Ring of Fire is one of the best songs by Johnny Cash, as it is both a mix of country and rock music.
George Jones
You know songs on which you can dance and party are good but there is something different about heartbreak songs or songs holding deep meaning. We relate to his songs and deeply understand the lyrics, which are also a reflection of George Jones’ personal life. You know some singers take inspiration from their real lives, and their songs turn out to be the best.
Hank Williams
Hank Williams gave us some unforgettable songs. He was the third-best country music singer and we cannot deny that he truly deserves that position. Hank Williams did not live long to give us more hits but when he was alive, he did storytelling through his songs, which led to his immense popularity because it was quite rare to see such heart-touching songs.
Glen Campbell
Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, or any other song—you name it and we bet you find them all amusing and heartwarming to listen to. Glen Campbell’s song had a blend of pop music and country music that worked in favor of him. We love his guitarist personality the most and couldn’t get over the charm he had in the 60s.
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks never disappointed us with his energetic voice and the songs that bring not only peace to us but also serenity with his voice. No wonder he has won so many awards over the years and is among the country’s singers who are known worldwide. Truly, we cannot think about another giving the best hits.
Dolly Parton
Talking about the 60s country music singers and missing out on Dolly Parton would be totally wrong. Dolly Parton had a voice that captured our attention and hearts because we couldn’t get enough of her. She took inspiration from different genres and gave us a new sound that we never thought would exist or that we liked.
Buck Owens
Buck Owens’s unique style of songs and mix of upbeat rock music and country music has inspired so many in the new generation to try new and different things. We loved how Buck Owens’s songs, like Act Naturally, Together Again, I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail, and many others, are smooth and feel-good to listen to.
Porter Wagoner
We heard Porter Wagoner with his best songs like The Carroll County Accident, Green, Green Grass of Home, Sorrow on the Rocks, and many more but we couldn’t forget him for his role as TV host. He not only ruled the country’s music industry but also the TV industry.
Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline gave us some of the most emotional and heartfelt songs, which we cannot forget. Her voice was emotive and we could feel every emotion through her songs. Her music was a successful crossover of pop and country music and there is no doubt she made a huge impact in a short period of time.
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings not only won our hearts with his songs but also when he took part in the outlaw country movement and went against the Nashville sounds. He truly never feared to step up against wrong, which was quite impressive. We could hear his gritty style and deep voice in his songs like Good Hearted Woman, Luckenbach, Texas and so many others, which have left us mesmerized with his unmatchable talent.
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard’s music was different and more sympathetic towards the working class of America. Well, let’s be honest, the 1960s and 1970s didn’t see a good working-class phase so to convey the emotions of those people, Merle Haggard took a step and his songs reflected the struggles and heartbreaks of working-class Americans.
Loretta Lynn
Women stepping up and empowering themselves is what we wanted for years and their stepping into any field has always been a proud and empowering moment for all of us. Loretta Lynn is not only a country music singer but she was the first among them to break ground rules and write and sing amazingly beautiful songs. Her songs are timeless and we still love to hear them. Her songs like Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” and “The Pill” are strong and empowering, which inspires women and lets them grow into a better version of themselves.
Don Williams
Don Williams had that easy-going, laid-back style that not everyone else has. In his songs like Tulsa Time, I Believe in You, Amanda and so many others, we feel a subtle and smooth voice that is calming and heartwarming. Don Williams was called the Gentle Giant. Well, now, after listening to his songs and looking at his charming personality, we get why he was named so.
Jerry Reed
Jerry Reed is no doubt an amazing singer and let’s not forget that he has excelled in acting too. This guy can make anyone crazy with his acting and songs. His singing styles are so different, humorous, and playful that we can’t stop ourselves from falling in love with his songs because they are so good.
Marty Robbins
Marty Robbins has kept us on our toes with his awesome songs and surprisingly, he is good at every genre. He has excelled in singing with his songs in country music as well as pop music. Well, his music was mostly Western-themed but let’s not deny that we liked them too and couldn’t stop ourselves from listening to it.
Charley Pride
Charley Pride made every African American proud with his unmatchable talent. He was so smooth with traditional country music styles and people loved him for his deep voice and for breaking the racial stereotypes in society.
