1. Hank Williams Jr.
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Hank Williams, Jr. followed in his father's footsteps to become a popular country music singer. In 2017, he was named in 'Rolling Stone' magazine's '100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time' list.
Hank Williams, Jr. followed in his father's footsteps to become a popular country music singer. In 2017, he was named in 'Rolling Stone' magazine's '100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time' list.
George Jones was described as one of the greatest country singers of his time. His intense loyalty towards country music was highly appreciated and influenced artists of other genres like jazz, rock, and blues. He was a performer at the 'Grand Ole Opry.'
Merle Haggard is the recipient of many awards, including a 'Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award' and 'Kennedy Center Honor.' In 1994 and 1997, he was inducted into the 'Country Music Hall of Fame' and 'Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame,' respectively.
An exponent of country music, Johnny Cash has left behind a legacy. 'I Walk the Line' and 'Ring of Fire' are two of his songs that have been inducted into the 'Grammy Hall of Fame.'
Known as the 'King of Country,' George Strait is regarded as one of the most popular and influential recording artists of all time. In 2006, he was inducted into the 'Country Music Hall of Fame.'