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Here are the top ten most popular country western female artists over the last decade or so and some information about their careers:

1. Dixie Chicks (technically a band, but all-female)– 71 singles; four multi-platinum albums (denotes over one million copies sold); over 30 million albums sold in US; top-selling all-female band during modern era

2. Carrie Underwood– 111 singles; three multi-platinum albums

3. Taylor Swift–three multi-platinum albums; over 20 million albums sold worldwide; top-selling digital artist in history

4. Martina McBride– 51 singles on country charts; nine Read the rest of this entry »

Country western music has developed greatly since its humble origins and eventually paved the path for what is now modern rock music. A great number of memorable, talented men have arisen and become country music legends over the years.

Hank Williams and his son Hank Williams Jr. are among two of the most well known names of country music in America. The elder produced a string of hits including “Hey Good Lookin’” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart” before his 1952 death. His Read the rest of this entry »