My Favorite Artists
Below are some of my favorite country artists:
Click an artist's name to learn more on why they are one of my favorites.
Darius Rucker
I have been a fan of Darius for the past twelve years. As most people know him as the lead singer of Hootie & the Bowfish, I know him from his country career, but I have become a fan of Hootie & the Blowfish since discovering Darius. I listen to Darius constantly because he has songs that are so good and there is one for every mood.
Brad Paisley
I have been a fan of Brad since his 2003 album, Mud on the Tires. I really remember being obsessed with that album’s title track, and I have been a fan ever since. I am a fan of his guitar style, that’s actually what got me loving and into playing guitar myself.
Blaine Larsen
I have been a fan of Blaine since the start of his career in 2004, when he was just fifteen years old. I am a fan because given he started so young in the music business, he writes about his life (i.e. The Best Man) and where he was at that point in his life (i.e. In My High School), and when on to have a great career for the next 14 years releasing a total of five albums.
Ashley McBryde
I have been a fan since I first heard her debut song, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” on Sirius XM’s The Highway, part of their Highway Finds program in 2018. She writes country lyrics; however has a hint of rock music influence in her sound, which makes her very interesting to listen to.
Kelsea Ballerini
I have been a fan of Kelsea since she released her debut self-titled extended-play (EP) in 2014 and have enjoyed watching her career evolve in recent years. It is crazy to see her career grow in popularity from being a fan from the very beginning of her career.
Carly Pearce
I have been a fan of Carly’s since her debut song, "Every Little Thing", which became a Highway Find on Sirius XM’s The Highway in 2017. It has been crazy to see her career go from being a background singer for "Pretty Little Liars" actress, Lucy Hale in 2014 to the multi-platinum superstar that she is now.
Maddie and Tae
I have been a fan of Maddie & Tae since their debut single “Girl in a Country Song” in 2015. Even though it took them a while after to release new music after their debut album Start Here, released in 2015, their sophomore ablum, is just as amazing. I am proud to be a fan of this duo and can see them releasing more great music in the future.
Chris Young
I have been a fan of Chris since his song “Gettin’ You Home” in 2009. I like how catchy his songs are, they are ear worms from the first listen. He first gained popularity from being on and winning season four of Nashville Star, a country music reality singing competition show in 2007, which air on the USA Network. He has gone on to score many number one hits and winning multiple major country music awards over the years.
Montgomery Gentry
I have been a fan of Montgomery Gentry since their song “Gone” was released in 2004. They have so many catch songs and their voices blend well as a duo, it is easy to just turn on a Montgomery Gentry song and instantly have a smile on your face. They have made an impact on country music with their songs and Troy Gentry’s legacy, one-half of the duo, who was killed in a plane crash in 2017, will live on through their music and Eddie Montgomery going out and performing their songs for years to come. Since Gentry’s death, the duo has released two studio albums (from recordings before crash) in 2018 and 2019, and a greatest hits album to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the duo in 2018.
Sugarland
I have been a fan of Sugarland since their debut single, “Baby Girl” in 2004. They have evolved so much as a band over the years, starting as a trio and now performing as a duo since 2005. They have a wide range of songs from ballads like “Stay” and up-tempo songs like “Stuck Like Glue”. In 2012, the duo wanted to take a hiatus and to pursue solo projects, and they would do so until 2017. During this time, the lead singer, Jennifer Nettles would release two solo studio albums, as well as a Christmas album; while background singer of duo, Kristian Bush would release one. In 2017, the band would make a comeback with a new album, “Bigger” and single “Still The Same”, as well as a song with Taylor Swift called, “Babe”.
