Country A-List

Roy Acuff (1903–92)

• The Essential Roy Acuff (1936–1949) [1936–49, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Essential Roy Acuff [1936–49, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Adeem the Artist (1988– )

• Cast Iron Pansexual [2021, self-released], A–
• White Trash Revelry [2022, self-released], A–

Terry Allen (1943– )

• Lubbock (On Everything) [1979, Sugar Hill], A–

John Anderson (1955– )

• 2 [1981, Warner Brothers], A–
• All the People Are Talkin' [1983, Warner Brothers], A–
• Greatest Hits [1980–84, Warner Brothers], A
• Bigger Hands [2009, Country Crossing], A–

Clarence Ashley (1895–1967)

• Greenback Dollar: The Music of Clarence "Tom" Ashley 1929–1933 [1929–33, County], A–

Asleep at the Wheel [1970– ]

• Comin' Right at Ya [1973, United Artists], A–
• Ride With Bob [1998–99, Dreamworks], A–
• Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys [2015, Bismeaux], A–
• Half a Hundred Years [2021, Home], A–

BJ Barham (1984– )

• Rockingham [2016, self-released], A–

Mandy Barnett (1975– )

• I've Got a Right to Cry [1999, Sire], A–
• Strange Conversation [2018, Dame Productions/Thirty Tigers], A–

Tim Barry

• Live 2018 [2018, Chunkasah], A–

Garth Brooks (1962– )

• Ropin' the Wind [1991, Liberty], A–
• The Hits [(1994), Liberty], A–

Milton Brown (1903–36)

• Milton Brown and the Musical Brownies: The Complete Recordings of the Father of Western Swing 1932–1937 [1932–37, Texas Rose, 5CD], A–

Zach Bryan (1996– )

• Zach Bryan [2023, Warner], A–

Stacy Dean Campbell (1967– )

• Lonesome Wins Again [1992, Columbia], A–

Laura Cantrell

• No Way There From Here [2013, Thrift Shop], A–
• Just Like a Rose: The Anniversary Sessions [2023, Propeller Sound], A–

Willi Carlisle

• Peculiar, Missouri [2022, Free Dirt], A–

Hayes Carll (1978– )

• Little Rock [2004, Highway 87], A–
• Trouble in Mind [2008, Lost Highway], A
• KMAG YOYO (and Other American Stories) [2011, Lost Highway], A–
• What It Is [2019, Dualtone], A–
• Alone Together Sessions [2020, Dualtone], A–
• You Get It All [2021, Dualtone], A–

Carlene Carter (1955– )

• I Fell in Love [1990, Reprise], A
• Little Love Letters [1993, Giant], A–

The Carter Family [1926–1943]

• Anchored in Love: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1927) [1927, Rounder], A
• My Clinch Mountain Home: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1928–1929) [1928–29, Rounder], A–
• When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1929–1930) [1929–30, Rounder], A–
• Sunshine in the Shadows: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1931–1932) [1931–32, Rounder], A–
• Longing for Old Virginia: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1934) [1934, Rounder], A–
• Can the Circle Be Unbroken? Country Music's First Family [1935–40, Sony], A–
• Last Sessions: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1934–1941) [1934–41, Rounder], A–

Carter Sisters

• Carter Sisters and Mother Maybelle With Chet Atkins [1950, Country Routes], A–

Johnny Cash (1932–2003)

• Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar! [1955–57, Varese Sarabande], A–
• The Sun Years [1955–58, Rhino], A+
• The Fabulous Johnny Cash [1958, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Songs of Our Soil [1958–59, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian [1964, Columbia], A–
• Johnny Cash at San Quentin (The Complete 1969 Concert) [1969, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Any Old Wind That Blows [1973, Columbia], A–
• Life [1958–77, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Ultimate Gospel [1957–81, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Personal File [1973–82, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Columbia Records 1958–1986 [1958–83, Columbia], A–
• The Essential Johnny Cash (1955–1983) [1955–83, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD], A
• Bootleg Vol. I: Personal File [1973–83, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
• Bootleg Vol. IV: The Soul of Truth [1975–83, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
• American IV: The Man Comes Around [2002, Lost Highway], A–
• The Legend [1955–2002, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], A
• The Legend of Johnny Cash [1955–2003, Island], A–

June Carter Cash (1929–2003)

• Wildwood Flower [2003, Dualtone], A–

Rosanne Cash (1955– )

• Rhythm and Romance [1985, Columbia], A–
• King's Record Shop [1987, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Hits 1979–1989 [1979–89, Columbia], A–
• Interiors [1990, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Rules of Travel [2003, Capitol], A–
• The Very Best of Rosanne Cash [1979–2003, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Black Cadillac [2006, Capitol], A–
• The List [2009, Manhattan], A–

Marshall Chapman (1949– )

• Dirty Linen [1987, Tall Girl], A
• Inside Job [1991, Tall Girl], A
• It's About Time [1995, Margaritaville], A–

Tyler Childers (1991– )

• Bottles and Bibles [2011, Hickman Holler], A–
• Purgatory [2017, Hickman Holler], A–
• Country Squire [2019, Hickman Holler/RCA], A–

Eric Church (1977– )

• Desperate Man [2018, EMI Nashville], A–

Margo Cilker

• Pohrylle [2021, Fluff and Gravy], A–

Brandy Clark (1975– )

• 12 Stories [2013, Smith Music Group], A–
• Big Day in a Small Town [2016, Warner Brothers], A–
• Your Life Is a Record [2020, Warner], A–

Guy Clark (1941–2016)

• Old No. 1 [1975, Sugar Hill], A–
• My Favorite Picture of You [2013, Dualtone], A–

Bill Clifton (1931– )

• The Early Years 1957–1958 [1957–58, Rounder], A–

Patsy Cline (1932–63)

• 25 All-Time Greatest Recordings: The 4 Star Sessions 1955–1960 [1955–60, Varese], A–
• Live at the Cimarron Ballroom [1961, MCA], A–
• 12 Greatest Hits [1961–63, MCA], A–
• Live at the Opry [(1988), MCA], A–
• The Definitive Collection [1956–63, MCA Nashville], A

Elizabeth Cook (1972– )

• Balls [2007, Thirty Tigers], A–
• Welder [2010, Thirty One Tigers], A–
• Exodus of Venus [2016, Agent Love], A–
• Aftermath [2020, Agent Love], A–

John Craigie (1980– )

• Asterisk the Universe [2020, Zabriskie Point], A–

Charley Crockett (1984– )

• Live From the Ryman Auditorium [2022, Son of Davy], A–

Rodney Crowell (1950– )

• Keys to the Highway [1989, Columbia], A–
• The Houston Kid [2001, Sugar Hill], A–
• Tarpaper Sky [2014, New West], A–
• The Chicago Sessions [2023, New West], A–

Bobbie Cryner (1961– )

• Bobbie Cryner [1993, Epic], A–
• Girl of Your Dreams [1995, MCA], A–

The Delmore Brothers [1926–1952]

• Sand Mountain Blues [1944–49, County], A–

Brigitte DeMeyer

• Nothing Comes Free [2003, BDM Music], A–

Al Dexter (1902–84)

• Pistol Packin' Mama [1942–49, ASV], A–

Hazel Dickens (1935–2011)

• w/Alice Gerrard: Pioneering Women of Bluegrass [1965, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• w/Alice Gerrard: Hazel and Alice [1973, Rounder], A
• Hard Hitting Songs for Hard Hit People [1980, Rounder], A–
• By the Sweat of My Brow [1983, Rounder], A–
• It's Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song [1987, Rounder], A–
• w/Carol Elizabeth Jones, Ginny Hawker: Heart of a Singer [1998, Rounder], A–

Bobby Dove

• Hopeless Romantic [2021, self-released], A–

Jason Eady

• Jason Eady [2017, Old Guitar], A–

Steve Earle (1955– )

• Guitar Town [1986, MCA], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1986, New West], A–
• The Essential Steve Earle [1986–91, MCA], A
• Train-a-Comin' [1995, Winter Harvest], A–
• I Feel Alright [1996, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Definitive Collection 1983–1997 [1982–97, Hip-O], A–
• w/Del McCoury Band: The Mountain [1999, E-Squared], A–
• Jerusalem [2002, E-Squared/Artemis], A–
• Just an American Boy: The Audio Documentary [2003, E-Squared/Artemis, 2 CD], A–
• The Revolution Starts . . . Now [2004, E-Squared/Artemis], A–
• The Low Highway [2013, New West], A–
• So You Wannabe an Outlaw [2017, Warner Brothers], A–
• J.T. [2021, New West], A–

Stoney Edwards (1929–97)

• Mississippi, You're on My Mind [1975, Capitol], A–
• Poor Folks Stick Together: The Best of Stoney Edwards [1971–76, Razor & Tie], A–

Joe Ely (1947– )

• Joe Ely [1977, MCA], A–
• Honky Tonk Masquerade [1978, MCA], A+
• Love and Danger [1993, MCA], A–
• Letter to Laredo [1995, MCA], A–
• The Best of Joe Ely [1977–98, MCA], A
• Streets of Sin [2003, Rounder], A–

Vincent Neil Emerson

• Fried Chicken and Evil Women [2019, La Homda], A–
• Vincent Neil Emerson [2021, La Honda], A–

Charlie Feathers (1932–98)

• Charlie Feathers [1991, Elektra], A–

Freddy Fender (1937–2006)

• The Best of Freddy Fender [1974–77, Dot], A–
• Lone Star: The Best of Freddy Fender [1959–83, Music Club], A–

Sierra Ferrell

• Long Time Coming [2021, Rounder], A–

The Flatlanders [1972– ]

• More a Legend Than a Band [1972, Rounder], A–

Flatt and Scruggs [1948–1969]

• The Complete Mercury Sessions [1948–50, Mercury], A–
• The Complete Mercury Recordings [1948–50, Mercury], A–
• Foggy Mountain Jamboree [1951–57, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Foggy Mountain Gospel [1951–66, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Rosie Flores (1950– )

• Rosie Flores [1987, Reprise], A
• A Honky Tonk Reprise [1987, Rounder], A–
• After the Farm [1992, Hightone], A–

Kinky Friedman (1944– )

• Sold American [1973, Vanguard], A–

Lefty Frizzell (1928–75)

• Sings the Songs of Jimmie Rodgers [1960, Koch], A
• Look What Thoughts Will Do [1950–63, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• Lefty Frizzell's Country Favorites / Saginaw Michigan [1951–64, Collectables], A–
• The Best of Lefty Frizzell [1950–65, Rhino], A+

Robbie Fulks (1963– )

• Country Love Songs [1996, Bloodshot], A–
• Georgia Hard [2005, Yep Roc], A–
• Upland Stories [2016, Bloodshot], A–
• w/Linda Gail Lewis: Wild! Wild! Wild! [2018, Bloodshot], A–

Mary Gauthier (1962– )

• Mercy Now [2005, Lost Highway], A–
• Trouble and Love [2014, In the Black], A–
• Rifles and Rosary Beads [2018, In the Black], A–

Don Gibson (1928–2003)

• All-Time Greatest Hits [1957–66, RCA], A
• RCA Country Legends [1958–66, Buddha], A–

Jimmie Dale Gilmore (1945– )

• Jimmie Dale Gilmore [1989, Hightone], A
• After Awhile [1991, Elektra], A–
• Spinning Around the Sun [1993, Elektra], A+
• One Endless Night [2000, Rounder], A
• Come On Back [2005, Rounder], A–
• w/The Wronglers: Heirloom Music [2011, Neanderthal Noise], A

Grayson and Whitter [1927–1930]

• The Recordings of Grayson and Whitter [1928–30, County], A–

Nanci Griffith (1953–2021)

• The Last of the True Believers [1986, Philo], A–
• Lone Star State of Mind [1987, MCA], A–
• The MCA Years: A Retrospective [1987–91, MCA], A–

Merle Haggard (1937–2016)

• Swinging Doors and the Bottle Let Me Down [1966, Capitol], A–
• I'm a Lonesome Fugitive [1967, Capitol], A–
• Pride in What I Am [1969, Capitol], A–
• Merle Haggard Presents His 30th Album [1974, Capitol], A–
• Songs I'll Always Sing [1965–74, Capitol], A–
• The Capitol Collectors' Series [1965–75, Capitol], A
• A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today [1975–76, Capitol], A–
• 20 Greatest Hits [1966–76, Capitol], A–
• The Best of the Capitol Years [1966–76, Capitol], A
• Serving 190 Proof [1979, MCA], A–
• More of the Best [1963–81, Rhino], A
• The Ultimate Collection [1966–83, Hip-O], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1985, New West], A–
• The Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years [1981–87, Epic/Legacy], A–
• 40 #1 Hits [1966–96, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
• If I Could Only Fly [2000, Epitaph], A–
• Haggard Like Never Before [2003, Hag], A–
• Hag: The Best of Merle Haggard [1966–2005, Capitol], A
• Working in Tennessee [2011, Vanguard], A–

Tom T. Hall (1936–2021)

• In Search of a Song [1971, Mercury], A
• We All Got Together And . . . [1972, Mercury], A–
• Greatest Hits [1967–72, Mercury], A–
• The Rhymer and Other Five and Dimers [1973, Mercury], A–
• In Search of a Song / The Rhymer and Other Five and Dimers [1971–73, Hux], A
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [1971–75, Mercury], A–
• Greatest Hits, Volsumes I and II [1967–75, Mercury], A–
• Faster Horses [1976, Mercury], A–
• Ol' T's in Town [1979, RCA Victor], A–
• The Essential Tom T. Hall: The Story Songs [1968–84, Mercury], A+
• The Definitive Collection [1968–84, Hip-O], A–

Wayne Hancock (1965– )

• Ride [2013, Bloodshot], A–

Emmylou Harris (1949– )

• Profile: The Best of Emmylou Harris [1975–78, Reprise], A–

Weldon Henson

• Texas Made Honky Tonk [2018, Hillbilly Renegade], A–

Ray Wylie Hubbard (1946– )

• The Grifter's Hymnal [2012, Bordello], A–
• The Ruffian's Misfortune [2015, Bordello], A–
• Tell the Devil I'm Gettin' There as Fast as I Can [2017, Bordello/Thirty Tigers], A–
• Co-Starring Too [2022, Big Machine], A–

Alan Jackson (1958– )

• Don't Rock the Jukebox [1991, Arista], A–
• The Greatest Hits Collection [1989–95, Arista], A–
• 16 Biggest Hits [1989–2002, Arista Nashville/Legacy], A–
• Good Time [2008, Arista Nashville], A–
• Angels and Alcohol [2015, Capitol Nashville], A–

Wanda Jackson (1937– )

• Rockin' in the Country: Best of Wanda Jackson [1956–70, Rhino], A–

Waylon Jennings (1937–2002)

• Nashville Rebel [1958–95, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 4 CD], A–

George Jones (1931–2013)

• The Best of George Jones, Vol. 1: Hardcore Honky Tonk [1955–59, Mercury], A–
• Cup of Loneliness: The Classic Mercury Years [1955–59, Mercury, 2CD], A
• The Best of George Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1955–62, Mercury], A
• The Definitive Collection 1955–1962 [1955–62, Mercury], A
• w/Melba Montgomery: Vintage Collections [1963–64, Capitol], A–
• The Best of George Jones (1955–1967) [1955–67, Rhino], A
• Burn the Honky Tonk Down [1965–71, Rounder], A–
• A Picture of Me / Nothing Ever Hurt Me [1972–73, Koch], A–
• Alone Again [1976, Epic], A
• I Am What I Am [1980, Epic/Legacy], A–
• w/Tammy Wynette: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 [1972–80, Epic], A–
• w/Tammy Wynette: Super Hits [1971–80, Epic], A–
• w/Tammy Wynette: 16 Biggest Hits [1971–80, Epic/Legacy], A–
• Anniversary: Ten Years of Hits [1972–82, Epic], A
• Super Hits [1972–85, Epic], A–
• Super Hits, Vol. 2 [1972–88, Epic], A–
• 16 Biggest Hits [1972–88, Epic/Legacy], A–
• The Spirit of Country: The Essential George Jones [1955–88, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• Walls Can Fall [1992, MCA], A–
• Cold Hard Truth [1999, Elektra], A–
• The Essential George Jones [1954–99, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A

The Kendalls [1969– ]

• 20 Favorites [1977–89, Epic], A–

Will Kimbrough (1964– )

• Spring Break [2020, Daphne], A–

Chris Knight (1960– )

• The Trailer Tapes [1996, Drifter's Church], A–
• A Pretty Good Guy [2001, Dualtone], A–
• The Jealous Kind [2003, Dualtone], A–
• Enough Rope [2006, Drifter's Church], A–
• Little Victories [2012, Drifter's Church], A
• Almost Daylight [2019, Drifters Church], A–

Roger Knox

• w/The Pine Valley Cosmonauts: Stranger in My Land [2013, Bloodshot], A–

Alison Krauss [1971– ]

• Every Time You Say Goodbye [1992, Rounder], A–
• Now That I've Found You: A Collection [1987–94, Rounder], A–
• A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection [1996–2007, Rounder], A–
• Windy City [2017, Capitol], A–

Miranda Lambert (1983– )

• Crazy Ex-Girlfriend [2007, Sony/BMG Nashville], A–
• Revolution [2009, Sony Nashville], A–
• Four the Record [2011, RCA Nashville], A–
• Platinum [2014, RCA Nashville], A–
• The Weight of These Wings [2016, RCA Nashville, 2CD], A–
• Wildcard [2019, RCA Nashville], A–
• Palomino [2022, Vanner/RCA Nashville], A–

Blaine Larsen

• Off to Join the World [2005, BNA], A–

Brenda Lee (1944– )

• The Best of Brenda Lee (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1959–63, MCA], A–
• The Brenda Lee Story: Her Greatest Hits [1956–69, MCA], A–

Gabe Lee

• Drink the River [2023, Torrez Music Group], A–

Lonesome Standard Time [1990– ]

• Mighty Lonesome [1993, Sugar Hill], A–

The Louvin Brothers [194– ]

• Tragic Songs of Life [1955–56, Capitol], A–
• Capitol Country Music Classics [1952–63, EMI], A–

Lydia Loveless (1990– )

• Indestructible Machine [2011, Bloodshot], A–

Patty Loveless (1957– )

• Up Against My Heart [1991, MCA], A–
• When Fallen Angels Fly [1994, Epic], A–

Lyle Lovett (1957– )

• I Love Everybody [1994, Curb], A–

Corb Lund

• Songs My Friends Wrote [2022, New West], A–

Loretta Lynn (1935–2022)

• Loretta Lynn Sings [1963, Decca], A–
• Loretta Lynn's Greatest Hits [1961–67, Decca], A–
• Fist City [1968, Decca], A–
• Country Music Hall of Fame [1961–76, MCA], A
• The Definitive Collection [1964–78, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A–
• w/Conway Twitty: The Very Best of Loretta and Conway [(1979), MCA], A–
• 20 Greatest Hits [1965–81, MCA], A+
• Honky Tonk Girl [1960–88, MCA, 3CD], A–
• Van Lear Rose [2004, Interscope], A–
• Still Woman Enough [2007–2020, Legacy], A–

Shelby Lynne (1968– )

• I Am Shelby Lynne [2000, Mercury], A–

Maddox Brothers and Rose [1935–1957]

• America's Most Colorful Hillbilly Band, Vol. 1 [1946–51, Arhoolie], A
• A Proper Introduction to Maddox Brothers and Rose: That'll Learn Ya Durn Ya [1948–53, Proper], A

Carolyn Mark

• The Queen of Vancouver Island [2012, Mint], A–

Miko Marks

• Miko Marks & the Resurrectors: Our Country [2021, Redtone], A–

Jimmy Martin (1927–2005)

• You Don't Know My Mind [1956–66, Rounder], A
• The King of Bluegrass: Jimmy Martin's Greatest Hits [(1989), Hollywood], A–

Kathy Mattea (1959– )

• Lonesome Standard Time [1992, Mercury], A–

Ashley McBryde (1983– )

• Never Will [2020, Warner Nashville], A–

Del McCoury (1939– )

• Del and Woody [2016, McCoury Music], A–

Reba McEntire (1955– )

• Greatest Hits [1984–87, MCA], A–

Sam McGee (1894–1975)

• Grand Dad of the Country Guitar Pickers [1963, Arhoolie], A–

McKay Brothers

• Cold Beer and Hot Tamales [2006, Medina River], A–

James McMurtry (1962– )

• Live in Aught-Three [2004, Compradre], A–
• Childish Things [2005, Compadre], A–
• Just Us Kids [2008, Lightning Rod], A–
• Complicated Game [2013–2014, Complicated Game], A–
• The Horses and the Hounds [2021, New West], A–

Buddy Miller (1952– )

• Universal United House of Prayer [2004, New West], A–
• w/Julie Miller: Written in Chalk [2009, New West], A–

Emmett Miller (1900–62)

• The Minstrel Man From Georgia [1928–29, Columbia/Legacy], A

John R. Miller

• Depreciated [2021, Rounder], A–

Polk Miller (1844–1913)

• w/The Old South Quartette: Music of the South [1909–28, Flaherty], A–

Roger Miller (1936–95)

• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Roger Miller [1964–66, MCA], A
• The Best of Roger Miller, Volume One: Country Tunesmith [1957–67, Mercury], A–
• The Best of Roger Miller, Vol. 2: King of the Road [1957–72, Mercury], A
• All Time Greatest Hits [1964–85, Mercury/Chronicles], A–
• King of the Road: The Genius of Roger Miller [1957–86, Mercury, 3 CD], A

Ashley Monroe (1986– )

• Like a Rose [2012, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Blade [2015, Warner Music], A–

Bill Monroe (1911–96)

• Mule Skinner Blues [1940–41, RCA], A–
• The Essential Bill Monroe and the Monroe Brothers [1936–41, RCA], A–
• The Essential Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys [1945–49, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• 16 Gems [1945–49, Columbia], A–
• Live Recordings 1956–1969: Off the Record, Vol. 1 [1956–69, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• Anthology [1950–81, MCA Nashville/Decca, 2 CD], A
• Cryin' Holy Unto the Lord [1991, MCA], A–

Allison Moorer (1972– )

• Blood [2019, Autotelic], A–

John Moreland (1985– )

• High on Tulsa Heat [2015, Old Omens], A–
• Big Bad Luv [2017, 4AD], A–

Moon Mullican (1909–67)

• Moon's Rock [(1992), Bear Family], A–

Jimmy Murphy (1925–81)

• Electricity [1977–78, 1999), Sugar Hill], A–

Kacey Musgraves (1988– )

• Same Trailer Different Park [2013, Mercury Nashville], A–

Tami Neilson (1977– )

• Dynamite! [2014, self-released], A–

Willie Nelson (1933– )

• I Let My Mind Wander [1961, Kingfisher], A–
• Country Willie: His Own Songs [1965, Buddha], A
• Broken Promises [1960–66, Proper, 2 CD], A–
• Yesterday's Wine [1971, RCA], A–
• Nite Life: Greatest Hits and Rare Tracks [1959–71, Rhino], A+
• The Essential Willie Nelson [1965–72, RCA], A–
• Phases and Stages [1974, Atlantic], A–
• Red Headed Stranger [1975, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Stardust [1977, 1999), Columbia/Legacy], A
• w/Roger Miller: Old Friends [1982, Columbia], A–
• w/Webb Pierce: In the Jailhouse Now [1982, Columbia], A–
• w/Hank Snow: Brand on My Heart [1985, Columbia], A+
• w/Webb Pierce, Hank Snow: In the Jailhouse Now / Brand on My Heart [1982–85, DCC], A
• Old Friends / Funny How Time Slips Away [1982–85, Koch], A–
• Me and Paul [1985, DCC], A–
• 16 Biggest Hits [1975–89, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Stardust (Legacy Edition) [1976–90, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
• Spirit [1996, Island], A–
• Nacogdoches [1997, Pedernales], A–
• Night and Day [1999, Pedernales], A–
• Me and the Drummer [2000, Luck], A–
• w/Ray Price: Run That By Me One More Time [2003, Lost Highway], A–
• The Essential Willie Nelson [1961–2003, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker [2006, Lost Highway], A–
• w/Merle Haggard, Ray Price: Last of the Breed [2007, Lost Highway, 2 CD], A–
• One Hell of a Ride [1954–2007, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], A
• w/Asleep at the Wheel: Willie and the Wheel [2009, Bismeaux], A
• Band of Brothers [2014, Legacy], A–
• w/Merle Haggard: Django and Jimmie [2015, Legacy], A–
• Last Man Standing [2018, Legacy], A–
• Ride Me Back Home [2019, Legacy], A–
• A Beautiful Time [2022, Legacy], A–

Ian Noe (1990– )

• River Fools and Mountain Saints [2022, Thirty Tigers], A–

Zephaniah OHora

• Listening to the Music [2020, Last Roundup], A–

K.T. Oslin (1942–2020)

• Love in a Small Town [1990, RCA], A
• Greatest Hits: Songs From an Aging Sex Bomb [(1993), RCA], A–

Buck Owens (1929–2006)

• 21 #1 Hits: The Ultimate Collection [1963–88, Rhino], A–

Dolly Parton (1946– )

• Coat of Many Colors [1969–71, RCA Nashville/Legacy], A–
• My Tennessee Mountain Home [1972, RCA Nashville/Legacy], A–
• The Best of Dolly Parton [1971–75, RCA], A

Johnny Paycheck (1938–2003)

• The Real Mr. Heartache: The Little Darlin' Years [1964–68, Country Music Foundation], A–

Carly Pearce (1990– )

• 29: Written in Stone [2021, Big Machine], A–

Hank Penny (1918–92)

• Hollywood Western Swing: The Best of Hank Penny (1944–1947) [1944–47, Krazy Kat], A–

Sara Petite

• The Empress [2023, Forty Below], A–

Jo Carol Pierce (1944– )

• Bad Girls Upset by the Truth [1995, Monkey Hill], A–

Webb Pierce (1926–91)

• In the Jailhouse Now [(1992), Intersound], A–
• King of the Honky-Tonk [(1994), Country Music Foundation], A–

The Pine Valley Cosmonauts [1998– ]

• Salute the Majesty of Bob Wills [1998, Bloodshot], A–
• The Executioner's Last Songs, Volume 1 [2002, Bloodshot], A–

Bobby Pinson

• Man Like Me [2005, RCA], A–
• Songs for Somebody [2007, Cash Daddy], A–

Pistol Annies [2011– ]

• Hell on Heels [2011, Columbia Nashville], A–
• Annie Up [2013, RCA Nashville], A–
• Interstate Gospel [2018, RCA Nashville], A–

Plains

• I Walked With You a Ways [2022, Anti-], A–

Charlie Poole (1892–1931)

• Old-Time Songs [1925–30, County], A–
• Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers, Vol. 2 [1926–30, County], A
• The Legend of Charlie Poole, Vol. 3 [1926–30, County], A
• You Ain't Talkin' to Me: Charlie Poole and the Roots of Country Music [1902–40, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A

Grace Potter (1983– )

• Mother Road [2023, Fantasy], A–

Angaleena Presley (1976– )

• American Middle Class [2014, Slate Creek], A–
• Wrangled [2017, Thirty Tigers], A–

Margo Price (1983– )

• Midwest Farmer's Daughter [2016, Third Man], A–

Ray Price (1926–2013)

• The Essential Ray Price 1951–62 [1951–62, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Charley Pride (1938– )

• RCA Country Legends [1966–81, Buddha], A–
• Anthology [1966–84, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage, 2 CD], A–
• The Essential Charley Pride [1966–84, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• The Essential Charley Pride [(1997), RCA], A–

Blind Alfred Reed (1880–1956)

• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1927–1929) [1927–29, Document], A–
• Appalachian Visionary [1927–29, Dust-to-Digital], A–

Chase Rice (1985– )

• I Hate Cowboys and All Dogs Go to Hell [2023, Broken Bow], A–

Charlie Rich (1932–95)

• The Essential Charlie Rich [1959–91, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Lesley Riddle (1905–80)

• Step by Step: Lesley Riddle Meets the Carter Family: Blues, Country and Sacred Songs [1965–78, Rounder], A

Jeannie C. Riley (1945– )

• Harper Valley P.T.A. [1968, Plantation], A–

Jason Ringenberg (1958– )

• Stand Tall [2019, Courageous Chicken], A–

Dennis Robbins

• Man with a Plan [1992, Giant], A–

Eck Robertson (1887–1975)

• Old Time Texas Fiddler: Vintage Recordings 1922–1929 [1922–29, County], A–

Jimmie Rodgers (1897–1933)

• The Early Years 1928–1929 [1928–29, Rounder], A–
• America's Blue Yodeler 1930–1931 [1930–31, Rounder], A–
• The Essential Jimmie Rodgers [1927–31, RCA], A–
• RCA Country Legends [1927–33], A

Roy Rogers (1911–98)

• Roll On Texas Moon [1945–52, Bear Family], A–

Wayne Scott (1935–2011)

• This Weary Way [2005, Full Light], A–

Earl Scruggs (1924–2012)

• The Essential Earl Scruggs [1946–84, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Doug Seegers (1952– )

• Going Down to the River [2014, Rounder], A–

Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020)

• Shaver: Tramp on Your Street [1993, Zoo], A–
• Shaver: Unshaven: Live at Smith's Olde Bar [1995, Zoo Entertainment], A–
• Shaver: Shaver's Jewels: The Best of Shaver [1993–2001, New West], A–
• Long in the Tooth [2014, Lightning Rod], A–

Kalie Shorr (1994– )

• Open Book [2019, self-released], A–
• Open Book: Unabridged [2019, Tmwrk], A–
• I Got Here by Accident [2021, Tmwrk, EP], A–

Sturgill Simpson (1978– )

• Cuttin' Grass Vol. 1 (The Butcher Shoppe Sessions) [2020, High Top Mountain], A–
• Cuttin' Grass Vol. 2 (The Cowboy Arms Sessions) [2020, High Top Mountain], A–

Ricky Skaggs (1954– )

• The Essential Ricky Skaggs [1979–88, Epic/Legacy], A–

The Skillet Lickers

• Old Time Fiddle Tunes and Songs from North Georgia [1926–31, County], A

Carl Smith (1927–2010)

• The Essential Carl Smith [1950–56, Columbia], A–

Connie Smith (1941– )

• Long Line of Heartaches [2010, Sugar Hill], A–

Hobart Smith (1897–1965)

• In Sacred Trust: The 1963 Fleming Brown Tapes [1963, Smithsonian Folkways], A–

Hank Snow (1914–99)

• I'm Movin' On and Other Great Country Hits [1949–56, RCA], A
• The Essential Hank Snow [1950–73, RCA], A

Caroline Spence

• Mint Condition [2019, Rounder], A–

The Stanley Brothers [1946–1966]

• The Complete Columbia Stanley Brothers [1949–52, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Angel Band: The Classic Mercury Recordings [1953–55, Mercury], A–
• The Complete Mercury Recordings [1953–58, Mercury/Chronicles, 2 CD], A–

Ralph Stanley (1927– )

• Bound to Ride: Vintage Mountain Bluegrass [1971–76, Rebel], A
• Clinch Mountain Country [1998, Rebel, 2 CD], A–

Gary Stewart (1945–2003)

• You're Not the Woman You Used to Be [1973, MCA], A–
• Out of Hand [1975, Hightone], A
• Greatest Hits [1975–81, RCA], A–
• The Essential Gary Stewart [1974–82, RCA], A–
• Gary's Greatest [1973–90, Hightone], A
• Best of the Hightone Years [1988–93, Hightone], A–
• Live at Billy Bob's Texas [2003, Smith Music Group], A–

Wynn Stewart (1934–85)

• California Country: The Best of the Challenge Masters [1959–64, AVI], A–

Ernest V. Stoneman (1893–1968)

• 1928 Edison Recordings [1928, County], A–

George Strait (1952– )

• Greatest Hits [1981–83, MCA], A–
• Something Special [1985, MCA], A–

Sunny Sweeney (1976– )

• Recorded Live at the Machine Shop Recording Studio [2020, Aunt Daddy], A–

James Talley (1944– )

• Got No Bread, No Milk, No Money, But We Sure Got a Lot of Love [1975, Capitol], A+
• Tryin' Like the Devil [1976, Capitol], A–
• Touchstones [2002, Cimarron], A–

Texas Tornados [1989–1999]

• The Best of Texas Tornados [(1993), Reprise], A–

Hank Thompson (1925–2007)

• Hank World [1954, Bloodshot], A–
• Vintage Collections [1947–61, Capitol], A
• The Capitol Collector's Series [1947–61, Capitol], A
• The Best of Hank Thompson 1966–1979 [1966–79, Varese], A–

Floyd Tillman (1914–2003)

• Columbia Historic Edition [(1985), Columbia], A
• The Best of Floyd Tillman [1946–55, Collector's Choice], A–

Aaron Tippin (1958– )

• Greatest Hits . . . and Then Some [1990–97, RCA], A–

Merle Travis (1917–83)

• Hot Pickin' [1943–52, Proper, 2CD], A–
• Sweet Temptation: The Best of Merle Travis 1946–1953 [1946–53, Razor & Tie], A–
• Folksongs of the Hills / Back Home / Songs of the Coalmines [1946–63, Bear Family], A–
• The Best of Merle Travis [1946–68, Rhino], A

Randy Travis (1959– )

• Storms of Life [1986, Warner Brothers], A–
• Old 8x10 [1988, Warner Brothers], A–
• No Holdin' Back [1989, Warner Brothers], A–
• Greatest Hits, Volume One [(1992), Warner Brothers], A
• Greatest Hits, Volume Two [(1992), Warner Brothers], A–
• Trail of Memories: The Randy Travis Anthology [1985–99, Rhino, 2 CD], A

Ernest Tubb (1914–84)

• The Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1941–65, MCA], A
• Live 1965 [1965, Rhino], A–
• The Definitive Collection [1941–66, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A

Tanya Tucker (1958– )

• My Turn [2009, Saguaro Road], A–

Conway Twitty (1933–93)

• 25 Number Ones [1958–86, MCA Nashville], A–
• w/Loretta Lynn: The Definitive Collection [1970–88, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A–
• Gold [1958–91, MCA Nashville, 2 CD], A–

Dan Tyminski

• God Fearing Heathen [2023, 8 Track Entertainment], A–

Morgan Wade (1994– )

• Reckless [2021, Ladylike], A–
• Psychopath [2023, Ladylike/RCA], A–

Porter Wagoner (1927–2007)

• Porter Wagoner's Greatest Hits [1954–74, ESX], A–
• The Essential Porter Wagoner [1954–77, RCA], A–
• w/Dolly Parton: The Essential Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton [1967–79, RCA], A–

Kelsey Waldon

• The Gold Mine [2014, self-released], A–
• I've Got a Way [2016, Monkey's Eyebrow], A–
• White Noise / White Lines [2019, Oh Boy], A–

Colter Wall (1995– )

• Colter Wall [2017, Young Mary's], A–

Becky Warren

• War Surplus [2016, self-released], A–
• Undesirable [2018, self-released], A–

Bob Wayne

• Back to the Camper [2014, self-released], A–

Kitty Wells (1918– )

• Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1952–65, MCA], A–

Keith Whitley (1955–89)

• I Wonder Do You Think of Me [1989, RCA], A–

Hailey Whitters

• Raised [2022, Big Loud/Pigasus], A–

Don Williams (1939–2017)

• The Best of Don Williams (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1975–82, MCA], A–
• 20 Greatest Hits [1973–86, MCA], A–
• The Definitive Collection [1973–86, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A–

Hank Williams (1923–53)

• Alone With His Guitar [1949, Mercury], A–
• The Complete Health and Happiness Recordings [1949, BMG, 2CD], A–
• Long Gone Lonesome Blues (August 1949-December 1950) [1949–50, Polydor], A–
• The Unreleased Recordings [1951, Time Life, 3 CD], A
• Low Down Blues [1947–52, Mercury], A–
• 40 Greatest Hits [1947–52, Polydor, 2 CD], A
• The Original Singles Collection [1942–52, Polydor, 3 CD], A+
• Alone and Forsaken [1947–52, Mercury], A–
• The Complete Hank Williams [1939–52, Mercury, 10 CD], A–
• The Ultimate Collection [1947–52, Mercury, 2 CD], A+

Hank Williams Jr. (1949– )

• Hank Williams Jr. and Friends [1976, Polydor], A–

Hank Williams III (1972– )

• Straight to Hell [2006, Bruc, 2 CD], A–

Bob Wills (1905–75)

• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 1 [1946–47, Rhino], A–
• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 2 [1946, Rhino], A–
• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 3 [1946–47, Rhino], A–
• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 4 [1946–47, Rhino], A–
• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 5 [1946–47, Rhino], A–
• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 7: Keep Knockin' [1946–47, Rhino], A
• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 8: More of the Best [1946–47, Rhino], A–
• The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 9: In the Mood [1946–47, Rhino], A–
• The Essential Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys [1935–47, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Take Me Back to Tulsa [1932–50, Proper, 4CD], A
• Anthology 1935–1973 [1935–73, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Legends of Country Music [1932–73, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], A

Gretchen Wilson (1973– )

• One of the Boys [2007, Sony/BMG], A–

Stephen Wilson Jr.

• Søn of Dad [2023, Big Loud], A–

Lee Ann Womack (1966– )

• I Hope You Dance [2000, MCA], A–
• The Way I'm Livin' [2014, Sugar Hill/Welk], A–

Tammy Wynette (1942–98)

• Stand By Your Man [1969, Epic], A–
• Anniversary: Twenty Years of Hits [(1987), Epic], A–

Dwight Yoakam (1956– )

• This Time [1993, Reprise], A–
• Last Chance for a Thousand Years: Dwight Yoakam's Greatest Hits From the 90's [1990–99, Reprise], A–
• The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam [1986–2000, Rhino/Reprise], A–

Faron Young (1932–96)

• Live Fast, Love Hard [1952–62, Country Music Foundation], A

Various Artists

• Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection, Volume 1 [(1990), Smithsonian], A
• Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection, Volume 2 [(1990), Smithsonian], A
• Classic Country Music: A Smithsonian Collection, Volume 3 [(1990), Smithsonian], A–
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age [1935–53, Columbia], A–
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes [1946–61, Columbia], A
• Hillbilly Boogie [1939–51, Proper, 4CD], A
• Hillbilly Boogie! [1946–54, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Hillbilly Fever, Vol. 1: Legends of Western Swing [1933–75, Rhino], A–
• Hillbilly Music ... Thank God!, Vol. 1 [(1989), Bug], A–
• Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver [2022, New West], A–
• The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute [1997, Columbia], A–
• Swing West! Vol. 1: Bakersfield [(1999), Razor & Tie], A–
• Texas Music, Vol. 2: Western Swing & Honky Tonk [1934–76, Rhino], A
• Timeless: Hank Williams [2001, Lost Highway], A–
• Tulare Dust: A Songwriter's Tribute to Merle Haggard [1994, HighTone], A–
• The Best of Bluegrass, Vol. 1: Standards [(1991), Polygram], A–
• Can't You Hear Me Callin' Bluegrass: 50 Years of American Music [1925–2002, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD], A–
• American Epic: The Best of Country [1927–34, Third Man/Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Are You from Dixie: Great Country Brother Teams of the 1930's [(1988), RCA], A–
• Arkansas at 78 RPM: Corn Dodgers and Hoss Hair Pullers [1928–37, Dust-to-Digital], A–
• Bloody War: Songs 1924–1939 [1924–39, Tompkins Square], A–
• The Bristol Sessions [(1991), Country Music Foundation, 2 CD], A–
• Doughboys, Playboys and Cowboys: The Golden Years of Western Swing [1932–47, Proper, 4 CD], A–
• Flowers in the Wildwood: Women in Early Country Music [1923–39, Trikont], A
• Good for What Ails You: Music of the Medicine Shows [1926–37, Old Hat, 2 CD], A
• Okeh Western Swing [1927–50, Columbia], A–
• Ragged But Right: Great Country String Bands of the 1930's [1930, RCA], A–
• The Rose Grew Round the Briar: Early American Rural Love Songs, Vol. 2 [1920, Yazoo], A–
• Stompin' Western Swing: Roots of Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 2 [1936–41, President], A–