Ranker MusicList RulesOnly country singers born or raised in Kentucky.
Here are the best country artists and country bands from Kentucky. Kentucky has served as the birthplace of many fantastic country artists. The sound of twanging guitars has permeated the state for decades. In particular, Renfro Valley, which is home to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame as well as the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, has been dubbed Kentucky's Country Music Capital. It is a destination where many influential artists got their start. Some of your favorite acts may be country singers from Kentucky, and this list gives you a chance to learn more about the singers and bands who changed your life.
Chris Stapleton was born in Lexington. He's a singer in his own right, but he has also written over 170 songs for various other artists. He's a legend in his own right, and he represents everything Kentucky residents are capable of. Sturgill Simpson is another popular artist from the state. He brought back the stylings of outlaw country in a big way in recent years, and he's won various accolades, including a Grammy.
Some of the the most famous country artists in the music industry are on this list. You can vote for your favorite Kentucky country singers and bands to let other readers know who they should be listening to.
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22154Tyler Childers (born June 21, 1991) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He... more
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24878Christopher Alvin Stapleton (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist,... more3
11417Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and... more4
15143Loretta Lynn (née Webb; born April 14, 1932) is an American country music singer-songwriter... more5
13451John Sturgill Simpson (born June 8, 1978) is an American country music singer-songwriter. As... more6
10332Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and... more7
9829Patricia Lee Ramey (born January 4, 1957), known professionally as Patty Loveless, is an... more8
Jackie Keith Whitley (July 1, 1954 – May 9, 1989) was an American country music singer.... more9
8829Thomas T. Hall (born May 25, 1936) is an American country music songwriter, singer,... more10
The Kentucky Headhunters are an American country rock and Southern rock band. They were... more11
8434The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd (born 1946) and her... more12
John Michael Montgomery (born January 20, 1965) is an American country music singer.... more13
The Osborne Brothers, Sonny Osborne (born October 29, 1937) and Bobby Osborne (born December... more14
411Rickie Lee Skaggs (born July 18, 1954), known professionally as Ricky Skaggs, is an American... more15
6629Wynonna Ellen Judd (; born Christina Claire Ciminella; May 30, 1964) is a multi award-winning... more16
The Everly Brothers were an American country-influenced rock and roll duo, known for... more17
5020Troy Gentry is a member of the musical group, Montgomery Gentry.... more18
8963Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. He has... more19
4015Louis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa... more20
5025Chris Knight (born June 24, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter from Slaughters, Kentucky.... more21
David Akeman (June 17, 1915 – November 10, 1973) better known as Stringbean (or String Bean),... more22
4321Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb; January 9, 1951) is an American country music artist.... more23
4730Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946) is an American country music singer, ... more24
2513Skeeter Davis (born Mary Frances Penick; December 30, 1931 – September 19, 2004) was an... more25
New Grass Revival was an American progressive bluegrass band founded in 1971, and composed of... more
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