Famous American Country Musicians

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David Allan Coe
(Singer-songwriter, Musician, Singer)
David Allan Coe
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Birthdate: September 6, 1939
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Akron

David Allan Coe is a singer-songwriter who played a major role in the prosperity of the '1970s' outlaw country scene. Coe, who initially gained prominence for busking, had spent his early life in prisons and reform schools. He then came up with hit songs like Take This Job and Shove It, which inspired the 1981 film of the same name.

 2 
Josh Kelley
(Famous for His Pop-Rock Hit Singles “Amazing” and “Only You”)
Josh Kelley
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Birthdate: January 30, 1980
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Dierks Bentley
(Country Music Singer and Songwriter)
Dierks Bentley
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Birthdate: November 20, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Dierks Bentley is a country music singer and songwriter who has won many prestigious awards, such as the Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards. Over the years, he has also headlined many tours, including the Riser Tour, Sounds of Summer Tour, and Somewhere on a Beach Tour. 

 4 
Gram Parsons
(Singer, Singer-songwriter, Songwriter, Musician, Guitarist, Pianist)
Gram Parsons
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Birthdate: November 5, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Winter Haven, Florida, United States
Died: September 19, 1973
 5 
Randy Meisner
(Retired American musician, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles)
Randy Meisner
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Birthdate: March 8, 1946
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
 6 
Martina McBride
(Singer-Songwriter)
Martina McBride
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Birthdate: July 29, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sharon, Kansas, United States
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 7 
Johnny Van Zant
(Singer)
Johnny Van Zant
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Birthdate: February 27, 1960
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
 8 
Jerry Reed
(Singer-songwriter, Musician)
Jerry Reed
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Birthdate: March 20, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: September 1, 2008

Jerry Reed was an American guitarist, country music singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He won three Grammy Awards and two Country Music Association awards during his illustrious career. In 2017, he was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Jerry Reed was also inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.

 9 
Buck Owens
(Musician)
Buck Owens
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Birthdate: August 12, 1929
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sherman, Texas, United States
Died: March 25, 2006
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 10 
GG Allin
(Musician, Singer-Songwriter)
GG Allin
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Birthdate: August 29, 1956
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lancaster
Died: June 28, 1993
Punk rock artist and drummer GG Allin is best remembered for his controversial live performances, which involved acts like self-mutilation, and his themes of violence. He was also arrested for assaulting his audience members. He vowed to commit suicide on stage, multiple times, but eventually died of a drug overdose. 
 11 
Chet Atkins
(Guitarist, Jazz musician, Record producer, Jazz guitarist, Classical guitarist, Songwriter)
Chet Atkins
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Birthdate: June 20, 1924
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Luttrell
Died: June 30, 2001
 12 
Mindy McCready
(Platinum-selling country music singer who is known for albums like 1996's Ten Thousand Angels)
Mindy McCready
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Birthdate: November 30, 1975
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Died: February 17, 2013
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 13 
Bernie Leadon
(American Singer, Musician and Songwriter)
Bernie Leadon
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Birthdate: July 19, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
 14 
Rhett Akins
(Country singer and musician who released the 1996 #1 single "Don't Get Me Started.")
Rhett Akins
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Birthdate: October 13, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Valdosta, Georgia, United States
 15 
Chris Young
(American Country Music Singer and Songwriter)
Chris Young
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Birthdate: June 12, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Chris Young is an American singer and songwriter who achieved popularity after winning the fourth season of the popular reality TV singing competition show Nashville Star. In 2017, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Chris Young is also known for his philanthropic efforts; he has supported several non-profit organizations like Little Kids Rock and Stars For Stripes.

 16 
Hillary Scott
(singer-songwriter, songwriter, singer)
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Birthdate: April 1, 1986
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nashville

Hillary Scott is a singer and songwriter. She is credited with co-founding the popular American country music group Lady A for which she currently serves as the co-lead singer. Over the years, Scott has played a major role in the success of the group, which has won many awards like the Academy of Country Music Awards and American Country Awards. 

 17 
Burl Ives
(American Musician, Actor and Folk Singer Known for His Hit 'A Little Bitty Tear')
Burl Ives
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Birthdate: June 14, 1909
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hunt City, Illinois, United States
Died: April 14, 1995
 18 
Johnny Rebel
Johnny Rebel
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Birthdate: October 3, 1938
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Moss Bluff

Johnny Rebel was an American singer and songwriter who promoted white supremacy through his music. He claimed that he came up with racist songs only for money. Despite his claims, his music inspired the formation of several hate rock bands. According to Anti-Defamation League, over 500 such bands have been formed since the release of his song Nigger Hatin' Me.

 19 
Tennessee Ernie Ford
(American Singer and Television Host)
Tennessee Ernie Ford
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Birthdate: February 13, 1919
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bristol, Tennessee, United States
Died: October 17, 1991
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 20 
Jimmy Webb
(Singer-songwriter, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Film score composer)
Jimmy Webb
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Birthdate: August 15, 1946
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Elk City
 21 
Ryan Hurd
(American Country Music Singer and Songwriter)
Ryan Hurd
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Birthdate: November 2, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 20'8" (630 cm)
 22 
Jake Owen
(Singer, Singer-songwriter)
Jake Owen
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Birthdate: August 28, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Vero Beach
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 23 
Johnny Horton
(Musician, Singer, Songwriter)
Johnny Horton
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Birthdate: April 30, 1925
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles
Died: November 5, 1960
 24 
Tyler Hubbard
(Musician)
Tyler Hubbard
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Birthdate: January 31, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Monroe, Georgia
Tyler Hubbard is best known as part of the country music duo Florida Georgia Line, which also consists of music artist Brian Kelley. He has also released solo tracks. He and Kelley own the music publishing company Tree Vibez Music and the independent label Round Here Records.
 25 
Mary Chapin Carpenter
(Singer)
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Birthdate: February 21, 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
 26 
Gregg Henry
(Actor)
Gregg Henry
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Birthdate: May 6, 1952
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lakewood, Colorado, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 27 
Skeeter Davis
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Writer, Children's writer)
Skeeter Davis
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Birthdate: December 30, 1931
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Dry Ridge
Died: September 19, 2004
 28 
Deana Carter
(Singer)
Deana Carter
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Birthdate: January 4, 1966
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 29 
Freddy Fender
(Texas-based Tejano country singer who sang the 1970s singles "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights.")
Freddy Fender
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Birthdate: June 4, 1937
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Benito, Texas, United States
Died: October 14, 2006
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 30 
Charles Kelley
(Singer, Singer-songwriter)
Charles Kelley
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Birthdate: September 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Augusta
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Mickey Gilley
(Singer)
Mickey Gilley
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Birthdate: March 9, 1936
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
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Patti Page
(Singer, Actress)
Patti Page
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Birthdate: November 8, 1927
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Claremore, Oklahoma, United States
Died: January 1, 2013
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 33 
Bill Monroe
(Singer-songwriter)
Bill Monroe
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Birthdate: September 13, 1911
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rosine, Kentucky, United States
Died: September 9, 1996
 34 
Ricky Skaggs
(Singer)
Ricky Skaggs
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Birthdate: July 18, 1954
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cordell, Kentucky, United States
 35 
Mel Tillis
(Country Singer)
Mel Tillis
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Birthdate: August 8, 1932
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, USA
Died: November 19, 2017
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 36 
John Anderson
(Musician)
John Anderson
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Birthdate: December 13, 1954
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Apopka, Florida, United States
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Nicolette Larson
(Best known for her work in the late 1970s)
Nicolette Larson
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Birthdate: July 17, 1952
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Helena, Montana, United States
Died: December 16, 1997
 38 
Patty Griffin
(musician, singer-songwriter, composer)
Patty Griffin
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Birthdate: March 16, 1964
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Old Town
 39 
Charlie Rich
(Singer)
Charlie Rich
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Birthdate: December 14, 1932
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Colt, Arkansas, United States
Died: July 25, 1995
 40 
Sammy Kershaw
(Country Music Artist)
Sammy Kershaw
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Birthdate: February 22, 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kaplan, Louisiana, USA
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 41 
Grandpa Jones
(Banjoist, Singer, Songwriter)
Grandpa Jones
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Birthdate: October 20, 1913
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Niagara
Died: February 19, 1998
 42 
Martie Maguire
(Country Musician)
Martie Maguire
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Birthdate: October 12, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: York, Pennsylvania
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Lee Greenwood
(Country music artist.)
Lee Greenwood
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Birthdate: October 27, 1942
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 44 
Dan Seals
(Famous for His Hits 'I'd Really Love to See You Tonight', 'Nights Are Forever Without You')
Dan Seals
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Birthdate: February 8, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: McCamey, Texas, United States
Died: March 25, 2009
 45 
Iris DeMent
(Singer, Songwriter)
Iris DeMent
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Birthdate: January 5, 1961
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Paragould, Arkansas, United States
 46 
Ernest Tubb
(Singer-songwriter)
Ernest Tubb
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Birthdate: February 9, 1914
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Crisp, Texas, United States
Died: September 6, 1984
 47 
Mickey Guyton
(Singer)
Mickey Guyton
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Birthdate: June 17, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Arlington, Texas, United States
 48 
Josh Ritter
(Singer-songwriter, Musician, Singer, Songwriter)
Josh Ritter
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Birthdate: October 21, 1976
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Moscow
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Maybelle Carter
(Musician)
Maybelle Carter
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Birthdate: May 10, 1909
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nickelsville, Virginia, United States
Died: October 23, 1978
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Lari White
(Country Singers)
Lari White
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Birthdate: May 13, 1965
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dunedin, Florida, USA
Died: January 23, 2018