Legends of Country

Portraits of Country Music Legends, from the home of British Country Music

British Stars: Catherine McGrath

A singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, she is influenced by Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves. She has released one album and three EPs, and has supported artists like Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini and The Shires on tour. Read more

Legends: Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw is one of the most successful and influential artists in the genre, with a career spanning over three decades and counting. He has sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Read more

British Stars: Charlie Landsborough

A veteran singer-songwriter who has been performing since the 1970s, he is known for his blend of country, folk and gospel music. He has released over 20 albums and won several awards, including a BCMA Award for International Act of the Year. Read more

Legends: Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash, the Original Man in Black, was a country icon who blended rock, folk, gospel and blues into his own distinctive style. He was known for his deep voice, rebellious image and social activism. Read more

Legends: Loretta Lynn

The Coal Miner’s Daughter was a trailblazer for women in country music, writing and singing about topics like divorce, birth control and feminism. She was also a prolific hitmaker and a duet partner of Conway Twitty. Read more

Legends: Hank Williams

Widely regarded as one of the greatest country singers of all time, he influenced generations of artists with his songs of heartache, loneliness and honky-tonk. He sadly died at the age of 29 but he created many classic songs that touched the hearts of millions of people. Read more

Legends: Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers was a country music legend who left a lasting mark on the history of American music and culture. Rogers was widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential country music artists of all time, with a career that spanned more than six decades and crossed over to pop, rock, folk, and jazz. He sold more than 165 million records worldwide and charted more than 120 singles across various genres. He won three Grammy awards, six Country Music Association awards, eight Academy of Country Music awards, and numerous other honors. Read more

Legends: John Denver

John Denver was an American guitarist, singer, composer, actor, humanitarian and environmentalist who rose to fame in the 1970s with his acoustic folk music that celebrated nature, love and social causes. He died in a plane crash in Monterey Bay, California, in 1997 at the age of 53, leaving behind a rich musical legacy and a devoted fan base. He is widely recognized as a cultural icon of the American West and his songs have been adopted as state songs by Colorado and West Virginia. As he sang in one of his songs, he was “a country boy who never got far from home” Read more

Dolly Parton: Remembering a Country Music Legend

From the Smoky Mountains to global stardom, Dolly Parton became one of country music’s greatest songwriters and most loved personalities. Following her death aged 80, we look back at the songs, stories and generosity that defined her remarkable life. Read more
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