Country music elicits a strong reaction from almost everyone. Either listeners squeal with excitement and reach for the volume dial to turn it up, or they moan with distaste and change the song immediately. Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion of music, the second group of music aficionados often fails to appreciate the finely crafted lyrics and twang of guitar in country songs.With notable exceptions (such as Kenny Chesney's 'She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy'), country musicians aren't afraid to delve deep into their emotions, be it lonesome, heartbroken or rowdy. Their songs resonate with deep passion and feeling. Check out our top searched list of country musicians on AOL Search for some of the best .
Topping the list are two of the newest up-and-coming country singers. Taylor Swift has been singing, writing songs, and learning guitar since she was young. Now, at 18, she tops pop and country music charts with singles like "Teardrops on My Guitar." Number two on our list got her start from singing live on the popular show American Idol. Now, Carrie Underwood has her song 'Just A Dream' climbing up the top country music list.
If you were lucky enough to have concert tickets to performers like Tim McGraw and Keith Urban, you already know how exciting and entertaining a country music concert can be. If you love a good show, check out tour dates coming to your local music hall.
For some good ole' acoustic guitar songs, search for some new country music from other musicians on our list, like Toby Keith and Brad Paisley. Several sites offer cheap music downloads so you don't have to break the bank while exploring out new artists. You can also listen to country music on the radio for free on AOL Radio.
Who is your favorite country musician? Search for more country musicians on AOL Search and see the latest music videos and music news on AOL Music.
Top Searched Country Musicians on AOL Search:
1. Taylor Swift
2. Carrie Underwood
3. Sugarland
4. Kenny Chesney
5. Keith Urban
6. Toby Keith
7. Tim McGraw
8. Shania Twain
9. Faith Hill
10. Brad Paisley
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Personally I think these new comers are horrible. They are not country. For instance, that Miranda person bangs on her guitar & screams the same sentence throughout 5 minutes.
By AuntieTa on Oct 1st 2008 at 12:26AM
Me myself, Well I'm old country.. Give me George Jones any day of the week. Now Good old George is friends with a Young man that is sort of new at least to me. Jason Byrd, He is a great young Country Singer, Well I guess you have heard enough feom me so thank you for your time...
By Carolyn on Oct 1st 2008 at 4:03PM
Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twuilly are country singers. The people you listed are singers and screamers, not COUNTRY performers.
By Murray on Oct 1st 2008 at 5:24PM
I agree with Auntie Ta.....I feel like I'm @ the Head Bangers Ball w/Miranda. She's NOT country!! She's certainly not the 1st to claim she was country & isn't. Anytime they scream the song to the point you can't understand it.....that's NOT country!
By Lee Ann Strife on Oct 3rd 2008 at 6:17AM
That Miranda person is Miranda Lambert and if you bothered listening to her music you would know that she doesn't just bang guitars and scream. Cheack out her debut cd and listen to "I can't be bothered" You justcan't get more old timey country than that. As to Merle and George and the others. I've enjoyed the hell out of em. But country music has evolved and these new singer's deserve the title of country artists. They are bringing more people into the fold. As these new people discover country they will discover the great artists of the past like, Merle, George Jones, Willy Nelson, Pasty Cline, Loretta Lynne and let us not forget the great Hank Williams. Enjoy your songs but don't bad mouth the younger singers of today. That's not very neighborly of you.
By doc57t on Oct 3rd 2008 at 6:25AM
Every now and then, I click on the video "Murder on Music Row" by George Strait and Alan Jackson. The song tells it all; everything from the money to the instruments played on what now passes for 'country'.
The first song I learned to sing was "Great Speckled Bird"; I was four years old and lived at the head of a holler in Eastern Kentucky. My heart is still in the mountains .. and it longs for the sounds of Martin guitars, twin fiddles and close harmony. Loretta, Patsy, Tammy, George, Merle and Dwight sang country music. Taylor, Kelly and Keith need another venue for their talent .. not the stage of the Opry.
Blue Kentucky Girl
By Blue Kentucky Girl on Oct 3rd 2008 at 7:49AM
I love all of Sugarlands songs,she has the most unique voice. Also, I love Daughtry singing Home. The other song I reall love to hear is Don't by Billy Currington Linda Ayers 116 Joyce drive Bennettsville,S.C. 29512
By Linda on Oct 3rd 2008 at 7:55AM
I love the real songwriters, they are great they are celebraies, Paris, and Lindasy Lohaan, is not a celebrity. And all of those so called Democraps, coming out voiceing their opion thing they are helping they are killing obama his chances, eact we listen to them we take them off our list and no longer,go to the movies or just don't rent them. Your vote should be kept to yourself. Linda Ayers
By Linda on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:02AM
This is all just HILLBILLY!!!! It's all crap. Oh and I love the "WEEKLY" hillbilly music AWARDS!!!! Please.......I-75 SOUTH and keep that trash there.
By Mark on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:25AM
YALL NEED TO SHUT UP!! MIRANDA IS A WONDERFUL SINGER AND SHE IS COUNTRY!!! SHE IS A GREAT PERSON TO LOOK UP TO!! SO YALL NEED TO STOP HATING HER!!! AND IF I SAY THIS YALL BETTER NOT GET MAD..TAYLOR SWIFT SUCKS!!! SHE SINGS LIKE A DYING CAT, AND SHE IS A MAN STEALER!!!! NO ONE BUYS HER ALBUMS INCLUDING ME! lord,people need to listen to real music perhaps.....RAN LAMBERT!!!!!!
By Sarah on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:24AM
I am shocked that Sugarland only received number 3. What is that? They are the best country duo in the world. Jennifer Neatles has a strong voice that in my opinion, no one can top. The harmony is fabulous. I am a singer and I love to sing the song "Stay" Whenever I sing that song, I get lots of compliments wherever I go.
By verano on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:32AM
i agree with you doc57t times change music changes theres nothing wrong with that. i think these older
artist love these young people you sure see enough
of them doing duos together and in there videos. i never listened to country until i heard faith hill my favorite but because of her i started hearing some of the old stuff and now i own a few of there cd.s (johnny cash) favorite male. im sure if johnny was with us today he wouldn't mind one bit how i came to love his music
By ANJR on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:35AM
I love country music, old and new. once in a while i stroll thru ITunes and CDBaby.com to see the new artist and just recently I came across one by a fellow name J W Gray and its a tribute to the late football coach "Paul Bear Bryant". Its called the "Bama Walk Of Fame" I've never heard it on the radio but its really a very pretty song to be a tribute to such a great man. It would be nice to hear it on the radio once in a while. Thanks Jean
By JEAN SLATEN on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:45AM
The only true measure of popularity is money--ticket sales for concerts, music downloads, and cd's.
By Cook on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:44AM
WOW, there are some surprises on that list. It is just an opinion, but I think Trace Adkins should be on there somewhere!
By ME on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:53AM
I think it is terrible that an amazing band like Rascal Flatts wasn't even mentioned in this discussion. They are consistently in the top 10 tours for all genres of music. All of their albums have been certified multiplatinum. I love Sugarland and Keith Urban but if you haven't seen a RF concert, you are truly missing out.
By Deborah on Oct 3rd 2008 at 8:55AM
Sugrland is good but jenn Nettles voice has a nassel tone at times very annoying but they are good,Taylors voice is just average
By john anderson on Oct 3rd 2008 at 9:05AM
Auntie: You are right on
By Larry on Oct 3rd 2008 at 9:00AM
Country music is depressing and OLD country music is enough to drive anyone to extreme medication. What country does have going for it is some very nice eye candy. Watch CMT vidoes with the MUTE on!
By Rod on Oct 3rd 2008 at 9:18AM
some of these new comers are sick at trying to sing country - i was raised on country mucis and some of yous dont even know what u are talking about
that jessica simpsom trying to sing country - now that is sick
carrie underwood has to get some new songs - and cover up her legs - they are ugly
chesney and keith know what they are doing
that taylor swift better watch it - she came out with that song tim mcgraw - is she trying to get tim or what?
so some of you ppl dont even know what good music is until you are raised on it
yous are talking about screaming- heck that is all what this other kind of music is - if that is what you want to call it
By cheryl on Oct 3rd 2008 at 9:09AM