▲The bass-baritone voice that in many ways defined the genre, Johnny Cash is widely regarded as the greatest country artist of all time.

▲Dubbed the "King of Country," George Strait is a performer with deep country roots that became a staple of entertainment in the 1980s.

▲When you think of classic honky-tonk twang, you get the distinct and powerful voice of Hank Williams. He influenced countless country artists that came after him.

▲With a voice you could pick out from a mile away, George Jones had more than 150 hits during his long career.

▲This soft-spoken country icon is known for effortlessly blending mainstream western sounds and honky-tonk styles.

▲One of the top-selling artists in country music, this Oklahoma-native brought both rock 'n' roll and pop elements into his country hits.

▲This classic and Christian country performer has recorded over 20 studio albums and has risen to the top of the Billboard charts numerous times.

▲Twitty was a multi-faceted recording artist with a flare for country music—and very distinct sideburns.

▲This outlaw country artist has a Nashville sound that was heard around the world.

▲One of the first and most notable pop country artists, Tim McGraw is one of the highest-selling recording artists of all time.

▲Campbell was an iconic country singer from Arkansas who went on to release over 70 studio albums and win the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

▲The legendary honky-tonk performer was instrumental in bridging the gap between rock and country music.

▲Keith is an outspoken country singer known for epic anthems and a distinct twang.

▲This iconic country singer from Texas rose to fame with a smooth sound and memorable country pop tracks.

▲The contemporary country singer has a flare for writing lyrics as well as a high octave range.

▲This country singer from West Virginia has collected three Grammy Awards and a whopping 14 Academy of Country Music Awards.

▲Milsap rose to fame during the 1980s for his country pop. The blind performer took influences from other musical genres such as R&B and jazz.

▲Chesney is a country rock artist that has collected a range of honorable awards and accolades throughout his career.

▲The Nashville-based superstar rose to fame with his easy-listening country songs and charming good looks.

▲One of the most celebrated artists of all time, Denver is well-known for his country rock hits.

▲Iconic country singer and former baseball player, Pride is famed for his smooth melancholic tracks.

▲This redneck country rock artist is the son of one of the biggest names in the genre.

▲Iconic country artist and race car driver Marty Robbins was known as the "El Paso" hit-maker.

▲He may be the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll, but the Mississippi-native was a country legend as well. Presley's 11th studio album was titled 'Elvis Country.'

▲This country star was a former oil rig worker. His "blue collar" anthems are cherished within the genre.

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Famed for being a rebel country artist, Travis Tritt blended southern rock style with honky-tonk twang.

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This neo-traditional country artist only recorded two albums, but rose to fame after his death.

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As the ultimate cowboy drifter, Merle Haggard is widely considered one of the greatest song writers in country.

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Famed for being the architect of "Bakersfield Sound," Buck Owens was an iconic honky-tonk artist who sang some of country's finest.

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Outlaw country singer, actor, and activist Willie Nelson is one of the most prolific artists in the genre and is a standout for his epic stage presence.

▲Country music is one of the most popular music genres in the United States. With plenty of famous faces associated with their country twang, you're sure to recognize these iconic artists. Click on and check out this list of the greatest male country singers of all time.

The greatest male country singers of all time

You're sure to recognize these iconic artists

21/11/24 por StarsInsider

MUSIC Country music

Country music is one of the most popular music genres in the United States. With plenty of famous faces associated with their country twang, you're sure to recognize these iconic artists. Click on and check out this list of the greatest male country singers of all time.