The Grande Dames of country music

Country music originated in the 1920s in rural areas of the United States, Canada, and Australia. It is popular to this day and has been mixed with other styles. Let's take a look at the most famous women in country music.

She is 78 years old, and this country music legend is still very active on stage. Parton revolutionized this musical genre with songs like 'Jolene' or 'I Will Always Love You' (also performed by Whitney Houston). In recent times, young people have fallen in love again with this incredible artist thanks to her famous duets with Miley Cyrus.

The 57-year-old singer is often compared to Canada's Céline Dion, and people are often left open-mouthed after her concerts. McBride is a soprano singer who has elevated country music to the top.

The late Loreta Lynn (1932-2022) artist was on stage until the last days of her life. She was one of the most important figures of Nashville in the 60s. Songs like 'The Pill' or 'Rated X' were very controversial in the 70s.

With more than 30 albums released, 77-year-old Linda Ronstadt can only be described as a legend. Her duets with artists such as Philip Glass, Dolly Parton, and Billy Eckstine are part of country music history.

Faith Hill, 56, has masterfully blended pop with country music, taking the music even further and her albums “Faith” and “Breathe” were incredible hits. With more than 40 million copies sold, she has become a country icon.

She came, she saw, she conquered. At only 18 years old, this Texan artist became an icon of the new country of the 21st century. Born in 1983, Miranda Lambert made the album 'Kerosene' in 2023 and it's already considered one of the best country albums in history.

This 69-year-old woman started her career surprisingly early. Reba McEntire made a name for herself in the 1970s singing on the radio and at rodeos where country music is a must. Since 1977, the artist has released nearly 30 albums.

Her talent is incredible and her album 'Fearless', released in 2008 (when she was just 19 years old), was an example of the pop-country music that many new artists trying to start their careers follow.

Despite her death in 1963, more than half a century later, Patsy Cline remains a country icon thanks to her sweet and tender voice. Her songs 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Walkin' After Midnight' are true country anthems.

In the 90s this singing star fused the country, pop, and rock genres to perfection. She was the best-selling artist of the late 20th century and her album “The Woman in Me” (1995) will forever be part of the country's history.

Carrie Underwood was born in 1983 and at the age of 22, she became the winner of 'American Idol' in 2005. She brought country music to large audiences thanks to songs like 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' or 'Before He Cheats'.

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