Musicians

Alternative country, red dirt country, progressive country. These are just a few of the subgenres attributed to the beautiful, poetic songs written by singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. But the truth is the troubadour is bonafide country, through and through. In the same vein as the forefathers of the genre, he writes about life, love, and loss with creative, hard-hitting lyrics and gentle rhythms that leave you both teary-eyed and deeply inspired. We unpack the meaning behind Zach Bryan’s best songs in this countdown

A one-of-a-kind musician with a cowgirl spirit, Sierra Ferrell expertly blends country-western and folk genres to create her own blend of contemporary country. Both a throwback artist in musical style and a modern force in the Nashville music industry, once you discover her songs, they stay with you even after you’re done listening for the day. Check out Ferrell’s captivating songs and prepare to be charmed by her Appalachian roots and western plains grit and flare

With a music career spanning 50 years, John Prine remained a dedicated songwriter faithful to his craft whether experiencing international acclaim or battling cancer. Through it all, he never shut himself off from life, and it showed in his intimate, emotive songs. From smash hits told from a female perspective contemplating the meaning of existence to pensive ballads highlighting societal struggles, Prine’s body of work is both powerful and reassuring. Read on and rediscover his most popular compositions listeners still can’t get enough of

After Kurt Cobain’s untimely death, heartbroken grunge fans needed a new hero. Enter Rivers Cuomo, the bespectacled loner whose band Weezer arrived a month later to fill the void with distortion-heavy, melodic guitar rock. Here’s our pick of their best tracks

The appeal of Kentucky born Tyler Childers is so strong that people who typically don’t like country music are blown away when they hear him. Blending Appalachian old-time country and bluegrass sounds with poetic but honest and direct lyrics, here’s our pick of his best songs so far

One of country music’s household names, Tim McGraw has long been a pillar of the genre. His music has become so influential, fellow country artists write songs about him. Despite his incredible body of work and decades-long musical legacy, the country star remains modest, which has helped produce an authentic catalog of crowd-pleasers fans continue to clamor for. From his flirtatious hits to his tearjerker ballads, read on as we cover Tim McGraw’s monumental releases and award-winning career

It doesn’t get more country than Blake Shelton. His friendly disposition and body of music focusing on love, small town roots, and living the simple life has anchored a career boasting tons of hits and countless accolades. His discography features some of the best music to come out of Nashville in the 21st century. From his duo work with his wife Gwen Stefani to his early releases, we review the grand scale of Shelton’s long career and discuss our favorite picks by the dashing country crooner

From his memorable work with Disney to his pop classics and emotive, sometimes-eerie hits, we unearth the stories behind English singer, songwriter, and drummer Phil Collins’ biggest tunes

Chances are, when you think of the music of the 1980s, Journey comes to mind – their hits helped define the decade. Long recognized as rock legends, we highlight their emotional crowd-pleasers anchored by Steve Perry’s unparalleled vocals and songwriting abilities that extended to several talented band members. Able to pen the hardest of rock hits and the most gentle power ballads, learn all about Journey’s wide-ranging hits right here

Few voices as unique and memorable as Adele’s have emanated from the air waves in the 21st century. Known for her confessionalist piano ballads and unapologetic anthems, she has amassed legions of fans over the years with her honest songwriting and wide-ranging tastes in musical production. From her sultry hits to her stripped down heartbreakers, here’s our pick of her best tracks