INFLUENCED
INFLUENCED: Alan Jackson and George Jones
Alan Jackson releases his hits collection 34 Number Ones this week. Find out which country legend make an impact on his career.
INFLUENCED: Brad Paisley and Roger Miller
Before superstar Brad Paisley infused humor and wit into country songs, there was singer-songwriter and part-time humorist Roger Miller, a talent who heavily influenced Brad. Brad told
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INFLUENCED: The Band Perry and Loretta Lynn
New artists dream of being in music for the long haul and that’s the case with The Band Perry who just released their self-titled debut album. Find out more about one of their influences - Loretta Lynn.
INFLUENCED: Darius Rucker and Radney Foster
Darius Rucker’s new album is named Charleston, SC 1966, a title that is a nod to one of his musical inspirations Radney Foster and his landmark solo debut album Del Rio, TX 1959.
INFLUENCED: Billy Currington and Kenny Rogers
Recent chart-topper Billy Currington looks to a country music and entertainment icon for inspiration when it comes to his growing career.
INFLUENCED: James Otto and Ronnie Milsap
Singer-songwriter James Otto is making a name for himself in the world of music with a soulful mixture of country, rhythm and blues, a sound he has crafted due to the inspiration of one of the regular fixtures on the radio in the 1970s and 1980s
INFLUENCED: Jason Aldean and Alabama
One of the hottest touring acts in country music today is Jason Aldean, who also has been burning up the charts recently logging three consecutive number one hits – “She’s Country,” “Big Green
INFLUENCED: Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner
Country music has had a long-standing tradition of duet teams through the years whether it happens to be a duo act such as Brooks & Dunn, The Judds or Sugarland or a more temporary twosome in song
INFLUENCED: Craig Morgan and John Conlee
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and if that’s true, John Conlee should be very flattered when Craig Morgan does his impression of him as Craig sometimes does during his concerts. Morgan, who has seven
INFLUENCED: Randy Houser and Little Jimmy Dickens
On Sunday, December 19th, country music legend and Grand Ole Opry fixture Little Jimmy Dickens will celebrate his 90th birthday. Find out how he has influenced singer-songwriter Randy Houser in his career.
INFLUENCED: Chris Young and Marty Robbins
Chris Young is one of country music’s most promising acts to hit the scene. In the past year, he has had back-to-back number one hits with “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” and most
INFLUENCED: Rascal Flatts and Shenandoah
In February, superstar group Rascal Flatts received a surprise at a party celebrating their 10 years as a hit-making group when Marty Raybon, former lead singer of Shenandoah, joined them onstage
INFLUENCED: Martina McBride and Connie Smith
In the past, Dolly Parton has been famously quoted as saying, “There’s really only three female singers in the world: Streisand, Ronstadt and Connie Smith
INFLUENCED: Justin Moore and Hank Williams Jr.
One of Justin Moore’s biggest influences can be described by a figure in country music who is larger than life: Hank Williams Jr. Justin tells Country Weekly, “I was always a huge fan of all the guys
INFLUENCED: Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux
Cowboys have often been associated as being heroes – chivalrous men who ride in and save the day - men like John Wayne, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry come to mind. One cowboy that should be included is Chris LeDoux, a rodeo star and country
INFLUENCED: Keith Urban and Glen Campbell
Superstar Keith Urban is one of the current reigning guitar gods of country music, not to mention his great talents as a vocalist, songwriter and phenomenal entertainer. As a young boy growing up in his native Australia, Keith admired
INFLUENCED: George Strait and Bob Wills
Superstar and reigning king of country music George Strait is already a legend in his own right, cranking out hit after hit from the time he kicked off
INFLUENCED: Blake Shelton and Earl Thomas Conley
For CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton, a musical heavy-hitter who has scored 18 number one hits of his own serves as a big influence.
INFLUENCED: Reba McEntire and Barbara Mandrell
Country music superstar Reba McEntire often names Barbara Mandrell as one of her biggest influences. Reba even saluted Barbara as part of the 2006 album
