♫ Top Male Country Singers ♫

(February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) He was an American country singer who was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, USA. He has been tagged as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He recorded his first song, "Hey Porter" for Sun Records in 1955. Some of his biggest hit records were 'I Walk the Line', 'Get Rhythm', 'Folsom Prison Blues', 'Ring of Fire', 'A Boy Named Sue' and several others. After a prolonged illness, he died of diabetes complications. (Born: May 24, 1941) His birth name is Robert Allen Zimmerman and he was born in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. After he joined the University of Minnesota in 1959, he started performing as Bob Dylan at the clubs in Minneapolis and St. Paul. His debut album, titled Bob Dylan, has two original songs and a variety of blues and traditional covers. 'Rainy Day Woman', 'Blowin' in the wind', 'It Ain't Me Babe', 'I Want You', 'Just Like A Woman' are a few of his hits. He was awarded with the nation's highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama on 29th May, 2012. (Born: May 18, 1952) Country music artist, George Harvey Strait was born in Poteet, Texas, USA. He has been known as the king of country music and also a living legend. He brings to his name the world record for the most 'number one' hit singles in the history of music. His most notable songs include 'Unwound', 'Fool Hearted Memory', 'Ocean Front Property', 'Blue Clear Sky', 'I Just Want to Dance With You', etc. George recorded his first solo for MCA Records, entitled 'Unwound' in 1981. In 1990, he was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine. (Born: October 20, 1950) American singer and songwriter, Thomas Earl Petty was born in Gainesville, Florida, USA. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers released their first album in the late '70s. He has always turned out to be the great hit-making machine. Petty is also a multi-instrumentalist. A few of his hit singles include 'American Girl', 'Don't Do Me Like That', 'Listen to Her Heart', 'You Got Lucky', 'Here Comes My Girl', 'Free Falling', etc. His eagerness to try the boundaries of classic rock and roll helped him sustain his popularity well in the '90s. (Born: May 1, 1967) His birth name is Samuel Timothy Smith. He was born in Delhi, Louisiana, USA. Tim is a country vocalist. His first hit solo was 'Indian Outlaw' which was written by John D. Loudermilk. A few of his popular songs that topped the genre's charts are 'Indian Outlaw', 'Don't Take the Girl', 'I Like It, I Love It' and many others. He also did a few supporting role characters in movies like 'The Blind Side', 'Friday Night Lights', 'The Kingdom' and 'Four Christmases' and lead roles in movies like 'Flicka' and 'Country Strong'. (December 31, 1943 - October 12, 1997) An American songwriter and singer was born in Roswell, New Mexico. His real name was Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. His major career breakthrough was when he was selected to replace Chad Mitchell of The Chad Mitchell Trio. He was the top-selling recording musician on pop charts and country music from 1969 to 1975. A few of his hit songs are 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', 'Follow Me', 'The Eagle And The Hawk', 'Friends With You', 'Goodbye Again', etc,. Denver was a pilot as well and at 53, he died while flying his own aircraft.

♫ Other Country Singers ♫

Paul Williams

Eric Durrance

George Canyon

Adam Harvey

Neil Young

Dan McVeigh

Lane Turner

Nathan Carter

Randy Travis

Chris Emerson

Trent Willmon

Gary Bennett

Aaron Lines

Ove Stoylen

Shannon Lawson

Bill Carlisle

James Burton

Zane Lewis

Trace Adkins

Frank Carillo

Patrick Gibson

Mike Denver

Zane Williams

Rockie Lynne

Billy Childers

Tom Curtain

Leland Martin

Steven Doyle

Henry Smith

Dallas Wayne

Wayne Warner

Keith Urban

Charles Elliott

Orville Davis

Mark Evans

Jack Greene

Kenny Chesney

Frank Turner

Blake Shelton

Harlan Howard