List RulesOnly country singers born or raised in West Virginia.
Here are the best country singers and bands from West Virginia. Country music has firm roots in West Virginia. Although the state has greatly influenced the country's folk music traditions, it has also produced some of the biggest names in country music over the last century. From local bars to massive music festivals, you can see some of the finest up-and-coming country musicians who are natives of the state before they hit it big. Many popular country singers from West Virginia drew influence from their upbringings, and now, their music is available for all to listen to.
One of the biggest names to come out of West Virginia in any music genre is Brad Paisley. He was born in Glen Dale and has earned 14 CMAs and 3 Grammys. He was also the youngest person to ever be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 28 until Carrie Underwood. He has found mainstream, crossover success, and he only represents a small portion of country music from the Mountain State.
Check out this list of the most famous West Virginia country singers. You may be surprised to see who was born or raised here. Vote for the artists you like best so that the world knows who is responsible for putting West Virginia on the map.
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5817Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American country music singer and... more2
James Cecil Dickens (December 19, 1920 – January 2, 2015), better known by his stage name,... more3
209Kathleen Alice Mattea (born June 21, 1959) is an American country music and bluegrass singer.... more4
1910Larry Groce (born April 22, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and radio host. Since 1983,... more5
1810Harold Franklin Hawkins (December 22, 1921 – March 5, 1963), better known as Hawkshaw Hawkins,... more6
158Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine (July 7, 1917 – April 4, 1980) was an American country music... more7
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Connie Smith (born Constance June Meador; August 14, 1941) is an American country music... more10
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Dale Troy Cooper (October 16, 1918–March 22, 1977), known professionally as Stoney Cooper, was... more13
Robert Wayne Childers (20 November 1946 – 22 April 2008) was an American country-folk musician... more14
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Wilma Lee Leary (February 7, 1921 – September 13, 2011), known professionally as Wilma Lee... more17
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