The Top 5 Country Gospel Music Artists of All Time
We’re taking a look at the top 5 country gospel music artists of all time! These artists have made a significant impact on the genre and have inspired other artists and fans alike.
Introduction
When it comes to country gospel music, there are so many different artists that have made a huge impact on the genre. It can be hard to narrow it down to just a few, but we’ve done our best to create a list of the top 5 country gospel music artists of all time.
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He is known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own songs. Jackson has recorded 16 studio albums, three greatest hits albums, two Christmas albums, two gospel albums and several compilations. For his work as a recording artist, he has garnered five Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and multiple other awards. He is also a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
George Strait
George Strait is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. Strait is referred to as the “King of Country,” and critics call him the “hardest-working man in show business.” He is known for his neotraditionalist country style, cowboy look, and being one of the first and main country artists of the 1980s. Strait has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums. In 2018 he received the Legends of Live honor at the Country Music Association Awards.
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood is a American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to prominence as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005. Her debut album, Some Hearts, was released in 2005. Bolstered by the huge crossover success of the singles “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats”, it became the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history, the fastest-selling debut country album in Nielsen SoundScan history and the best-selling country album of the last 16 years. She won three Grammy Awards for the album, including Best New Artist.
Kenny Chesney
1. Kenny Chesney- He has sold over 30 million albums and has produced over 20 #1 singles. He is known for his island-style music and his love of country gospel.
2. Alan Jackson- He has sold over 80 million records and produced over 50 #1 singles. He is known for his traditional country sound and his love of gospel music.
3. George Strait- He has sold over 100 million records and produced over 60 #1 singles. He is known for his traditional country sound and his love of gospel music.
4. Brooks & Dunn- They have sold over 30 million albums and produced over 20 #1 singles. They are known for their contemporary country sound and their love of gospel music.
5. Randy Travis- He has sold over 25 million albums and produced over 15 #1 singles. He is known for his traditional country sound and his love of gospel music.
