There are many country music artists and musicians that are considered as definitive classics nowadays by many music lovers all over the world. Their songs and music have inspired a lot of other artists, and their sound is so unique and identifiable that these country music talents are still looked up to today.
One of the most famous classic country music artists is Johnny Cash. Born as J. R. Cash in February 26 of 1932, Johnny Cash is known as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Johnny Cash is famous for his very recognizable low, bass-baritone voice, and has dabbled in other forms of music such as rock and roll, blues, folk, and gospel.
Another country music great that is known as a country classic is Dolly Parton. Born on January 19, 1946, Dolly Parton is a Grammy Award-winning country music artist, and is famous not just for her mountain soprano voice but also for her achievements as a songwriter, author, and actress. Dolly Parton’s career has spanned forty two years, and is the most successful female artist in the world of country music. She has 26 number one hit singles and 39 top ten country albums, making Dolly Parton a shoe-in as one of the classic performers in country music history.