Country

Colby Acuff (1996– )

• Western White Pines [2023, Sony Music Nashville], B+(***)

Adeem the Artist (1988– )

• Cast Iron Pansexual [2021, self-released], A–
• White Trash Revelry [2022, self-released], A–
• Anniversary [2024, Four Quarters], B+(**)

Tanner Adell

• Buckle Bunny [2023, Columbia], B+(***)

Trace Adkins (1962– )

• Chrome [2001, Capitol], B
• Proud to Be Here [2011, Show Dog Universal], B

Alabama [1977–2003]

• Ultimate Alabama: 20 #1 Hits [1981–93, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage], B
• Livin' Lovin' Rockin' Rollin': The 25th Anniversary Collection [1980–2000, RCA/Legacy, 3 CD], B

Jason Aldean (1977– )

• My Kinda Party [2010, Broken Bow], B–
• Night Train [2012, Broken Bow], C+

Jessi Alexander (1976– )

• Decatur County Red [2020, Lost Creek Music], B+(*)

Gary Allan (1967– )

• Get Off on the Pain [2010, MCA Nashville], B–
• Set You Free [2013, MCA Nashville], B+(*)
• Ruthless [2021, EMI Nashville], B+(*)

Deborah Allen

• The Art of Dreaming [2022, BFD], B

Terry Allen (1943– )

• Lubbock (On Everything) [1979, Sugar Hill], A–
• Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band: Smokin the Dummy [1980, Paradise of Bachelors], B+(**)
• Bloodlines [1993, Paradise of Bachelors], B+(***)
• Terry Allen + Panhandle Mystery Band: Pedal Steel + Four Corners [1985–93, Paradise of Bachelors, 3D], B+(*)
• Human Remains [1996, Sugar Hill], B+
• Bottom of the World [2013, Tia], B+(**)
• Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band: Just Like Moby Dick [2020, Paradise Bachelors], B+(***)

Bill Anderson (1937– )

• The Definitive Collection [1960–78, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], B

John Anderson (1955– )

• 2 [1981, Warner Brothers], A–
• I Just Came Home to Count the Memories [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
• All the People Are Talkin' [1983, Warner Brothers], A–
• Eye of a Hurricane [1984, Warner Brothers], B
• Greatest Hits [1980–84, Warner Brothers], A
• Tokyo, Oklahoma [1985, Warner Brothers], B+
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [1982–86, Warner Brothers], B+
• Blue Skies Again [1987, MCA], B
• Seminole Wind [1992, RCA], B+
• The Essential John Anderson [1992–96, BNA], B+
• Takin the Country Back [1997, Mercury], B
• Easy Money [2007, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Bigger Hands [2009, Country Crossing], A–
• Years [2020, Easy Eye Sound], B+(**)

Ingrid Andress (1991– )

• Good Person [2022, Warner Nashville], B+(*)

Courtney Marie Andrews (1990– )

• Honest Life [2016, Mama Bird], B+(*)
• May Your Kindness Remain [2018, Fat Possum/Mama Bird], B+(*)
• Old Flowers [2020, Fat Possum], B+(*)
• Loose Future [2022, Fat Possum], B++(**)

Michaela Anne

• Desert Dove [2019, Yep Roc], B+(*)

Stacy Antonel

• Always the Outsider [2022, self-released], B+(*)

Riddy Arman

• Riddy Arman [2021, La Honda], B+(***)

Eddy Arnold (1918–2008)

• RCA Country Legends [1946–66, Buddha], B–

Asleep at the Wheel [1970– ]

• Comin' Right at Ya [1973, United Artists], A–
• Asleep at the Wheel [1974, Columbia], B+(**)
• Texas Gold [1975, Capitol], B+(**)
• Wheelin' and Dealin' [1976, Capitol], B+(*)
• The Wheel [1977, Capitol], B+(***)
• Collision Course [1978, Capitol], B
• Western Standard Time [1988, Columbia], B+(*)
• Live From Austin TX [1992, New West], B+(*)
• A Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys [1993, Capitol], B
• Ride With Bob [1998–99, Dreamworks], A–
• Remembers the Alamo [2003, Shout], B–
• 20 Greatest Hits [1972–2003, Capitol], B+(**)
• w/Leon Rausch: It's a Good Day [2010, Bismeaux], B+(***)
• Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys [2015, Bismeaux], A–
• New Routes [2018, Bismeaux], B+(*)
• Half a Hundred Years [2021, Home], A–

Chet Atkins (1924– )

• Early Chet Atkins [1949–50, Country Routes], B+
• The RCA Years [1947–81, RCA], B
• The Essential Chet Atkins: The Columbia Years [1983–97, Columbia/Legacy], B–

Stephen David Austin

• A Bakersfield Dozen [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Angela Autumn

• Frontiers Woman [2021, self-released, EP], B+(*)

The Avett Brothers [2002– ]

• Emotionalism [2007, Ramseur], C
• I and Love and You [2009, American], B

Hoyt Axton (1938–99)

• The Balladeer: Recorded Live at the Troubadour [1962, Horizon], B+(*)

Bad Livers [1992– ]

• Hogs on the Highway [1997, Sugar Hill], B

Victoria Bailey

• Jesus, Red Wine and Patsy Cline [2020, Rock Ridge Music], B+(***)

Kathie Baillie

• Love's Funny That Way [2006, Aspiron], B–

Kelsea Ballerini (1993– )

• Kelsea [2020, Black River], B+(*)
• Subject to Change [2022, Black River], B+(*)
• Rolling Up the Welcome Mat [2023, Black River, EP], B+(**)

Ashtyn Barbaree

• Ashtyn Barbaree Debut EP [2018, self-released, EP], B+(*)
• Better Luck Next Time [2022, self-released], B+(*)
• Sent Through the Ceiling [2024, Artists 3], B+(***)

Bobby Bare (1935– )

• The Best of Bobby Bare [1962–69, Razor & Tie], B+
• Drunk and Crazy [1980, Columbia], B
• Darker Than Light [2012, E1/Plowboy], B+(*)

Bobby Bare, Jr. (1966– )

• From the End of Your Leash [2004, Bloodshot], B+
• A Storm, a Tree, My Mother's Head [2010, Thirty Tigers], B+(***)
• Undefeated [2014, Bloodshot], B
• Don't Follow Me (I'm Lost) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2015, Bloodshot], B+(***)

BJ Barham (1984– )

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

Danny Barnes (1961– )

• Pizza Box [2010, ATO/Red], B+(**)
• Rocket [2011, ATO/Red], B
• Man on Fire [2020, ATO], B+(***)

Mandy Barnett (1975– )

• The Original Nashville Cast Recordings of "Always . . . Patsy Cline": Live at the Ryman Auditorium [1995, Decca], B+(*)
• Mandy Barnett [1996, Asylum], B+
• I've Got a Right to Cry [1999, Sire], A–
• Mandy Barnett [2011, Opry Music], B+(**)
• I Can't Stop Loving You: The Songs of Don Gibson [2013, Rounder], B+(***)
• Strange Conversation [2018, Dame Productions/Thirty Tigers], A–
• A Nashville Songbook [2020, BMG], B+(**)
• Every Star Above [2019, BMG], B

Tim Barry

• Live 2018 [2018, Chunkasah], A–

Luke Bell

• Luke Bell [2016, Bill Hill], B+(***)

The Bellamy Brothers [1958– ]

• Greatest Hits [1982, MCA], B+

Benjamin Tod (1990– )

• Songs I Swore I'd Never Sing [2022, Anti-Corp], B+(*)

Dierks Bentley (1975– )

• Dierks Bentley [2003, Capitol], B+
• Up on the Ridge [2010, Capitol], B
• Home [2012, Capitol Nashville], B+(*)
• Riser [2014, Capitol Nashville], B–
• Black [2016, Capitol Nashville], B

Crystal Bernard

• Don't Touch Me There [1999, Platinum], B–

Big and Rich [2004– ]

• Horse of a Different Color [2004, Warner Brothers], B+

Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys [1994– ]

• Swingin' West [1995, Hightone], B+(*)

Ryan Bingham (1981– )

• Junky Star [2010, Lost Highway], B+(**)

Bonnie Bishop

• The Walk [2019, Thirty Tigers], B+(**)

Clint Black (1962– )

• Killin' Time [1989, RCA], B+
• The Hard Way [1992, RCA], B
• Spend My Time [2004, Equity Music], C–
• Out of Sane [2020, Blacktop/Thirty Tigers], B+(*)

Karl Blau

• Introducing Karl Blau [2016, Raven Marchine Band/Bella Union], B

Leah Blevins

• First Time Feeling [2021, Crabtree], B+(*)

Priscilla Block (1995– )

• Welcome to the Block Party [2022, InDent/Mercury Nashville], B+(*)

Suzy Bogguss (1956– )

• Somewhere Between [1989, Capitol], B+
• Greatest Hits [1988–93, Liberty], B+

Jason Boland

• Dark and Dirty Mile [2013, Proud Souls Entertainment], B+(**)

Debby Boone (1956– )

• Reflections of Rosemary [2005, Concord], B–

Wade Bowen

• Wade Bowen [2014, Amp], B+(*)

BR5–49 [1996– ]

• BR5–49 [1996, Arista], B+

Pony Bradshaw

• North Georgia Rounder [2023, Black Mountain Music], B+(**)

Spady Brannan

• The Long Way Around and Other Short Stories [2006, Post Script], B

The Broken Spokes

• Where I Went Wrong [2022, Broken Spokes Music], B+(**)

Garth Brooks (1962– )

• No Fences [1990, Liberty], B+
• Ropin' the Wind [1991, Liberty], A–
• The Chase [1992, Liberty], B+
• In Pieces [1993, Liberty], B
• The Hits [(1994), Liberty], A–

Brooks and Dunn [1991– ]

• The Greatest Hits Collection [1991–97, Arista], B+
• Red Dirt Road [2003, Arista Nashville], B
• Reboot [2019, Arista Nashville], B

The Brother Brothers

• Tugboats E.P. [2017, self-released, EP], B–

Brothers Osborne [2016– ]

• Pawn Shop [2016, EMI Nashville], B+(*)
• Port Saint Joe [2018, EMI Nashville], B
• Skeletons [2020, EMI Nashville], B+(*)
• Brothers Osborne [2023, EMI Nashville], B+(*)

Junior Brown

• Semi-Crazy [1996, Curb], B+
• Long Walk Back [1998, Curb], B+

Maggie Brown

• Maggie Brown [2004, Riverwide Music], B+(***)

Marty Brown (1965– )

• High and Dry [1991, MCA], B–
• Here's to the Honky Tonks [1996, Hightone], B

Zac Brown

• The Foundation [2008, Home Grown/ROAR/Big Picture/Atlantic], B+(*)

Luke Bryan (1976– )

• Tailgates and Tanlines [2011, Capitol Nashville], B
• Crash My Party [2013, Capitol Nashville], C

Zach Bryan (1996– )

• American Heartbreak [2022, Warner, 2CD], B+(**)
• Summertime Blues [2022, Warner, EP], B+(**)
• Zach Bryan [2023, Warner], A–
• Boys of Faith [2023, Warner, EP], B+(**)
• The Great American Bar Scene [2024, Belting Bronco/Warner], B+(**)

Laura Bell Bundy (1981– )

• Achin' and Shakin' [2010, Mercury Nashville], B–

Paul Burch (1966– )

• Words of Love: Songs of Buddy Holly [2011, Perfect Sound], B

Johnny Bush (1935– )

• Sings Bob Wills [2000, Texas Music Group], B–

Kaitlin Butts

• What Else Can She Do [2022, self-released], B+(*)

The Cactus Blossoms

• You're Dreaming [2016, Red House], B+(*)
• One Day [2022, Walkie Talkie], B

Cam (1984– )

• Welcome to Cam Country [2015, Arista Nashville, EP], B
• Untamed [2015, Arista Nashville], B+(**)
• The Otherside [2020, RCA], B+(***)

Glen Campbell (1936–2017)

• Big Bluegrass Special [1962, Capitol], B+(*)
• The Legacy (1961–2002) [1961–2002, Capitol, 4CD], C
• Meet Glen Campbell [2008, Capitol], C
• Ghost on the Canvas [2011, Surfdog], C+

Stacy Dean Campbell (1967– )

• Lonesome Wins Again [1992, Columbia], A–
• Hurt City [1995, Columbia], B

Caitlin Cannon

• The TrashCannon Album [2020, Caitlin Cannon], B+(**)

Laura Cantrell

• Not the Tremblin' Kind [2000, Diesel Only], B+
• When the Roses Bloom Again [2002, Diesel Only], B+
• Trains and Boats and Planes [1996–2008, Diesel Only, EP], B+(*)
• Kitty Wells Dresses: Songs of the Queen of Country Music [2011, Spit & Polish], B+(***)
• No Way There From Here [2013, Thrift Shop], A–
• Just Like a Rose: The Anniversary Sessions [2023, Propeller Sound], A–

Garrett T. Capps

• I Love San Antone [2021, Vinyl Ranch], B+(***)

Willi Carlisle

• Too Nice to Mean Much [2016, self-released, EP], B+(***)
• To Tell You the Truth [2018, self-released], B+(**)
• Peculiar, Missouri [2022, Free Dirt], A–
• Critterland [2024, Signature Sounds], B+(**)

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–
• Lovers and Leavers [2016, Highway], B+(***)
• What It Is [2019, Dualtone], A–
• Alone Together Sessions [2020, Dualtone], A–
• You Get It All [2021, Dualtone], A–

Dillon Carmichael

• Hell on an Angel [2018, Riser House], B+(*)

Mary Chapin Carpenter (1958– )

• Party Doll [1989–99, Columbia], B+
• The Essential Mary Chapin Carpenter [1989–2001, Columbia/Legacy], B

Melissa Carper

• Daddy's Country Gold [2021, self-released], B+(***)
• Ramblin' Soul [2022, Mae Music], B+(**)
• Borned in Ya [2024, Mae Music], A–

The Carper Family

• Old-Fashioned Gal [2013, South Central Music], B+(**)

Rodney Carrington

• El Niño Loco [2009, Capitol Nashville], B+(**)

Matt Carson

• No Regrets [2019, Bunba], B+(**)

Carlene Carter (1955– )

• C'est C Bon [1983, Razor & Tie], B–
• I Fell in Love [1990, Reprise], A
• Little Love Letters [1993, Giant], A–
• Little Acts of Treason [1995, Giant], B+
• Hindsight 20 / 20 [1976–95, Warner Brothers], B+
• Stronger [2008, Yep Roc], B
• Carter Girl [2014], B+(**)

Johnny Cash (1932–2003)

• Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar! [1955–57, Varese Sarabande], A–
• All Aboard the Blue Train [1955–58, Varese Sarabande], B+(**)
• Greatest! [1956–58, Varese Sarabande], B+
• The Sun Years [1955–58, Rhino], A+
• The Fabulous Johnny Cash [1958, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Songs of Our Soil [1958–59, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Hymns by Johnny Cash [1959, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Ride This Train [1960, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• Now, There Was a Song! [1960, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• The Sound of Johnny Cash [1961–62, Columbia], B+(*)
• Blood, Sweat and Tears [1962, Columbia], B+(***)
• Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash [1958–63, Columbia], B+(**)
• Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian [1964, Columbia], A–
• Orange Blossom Special [1964, Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
• Johnny Cash Sings the Ballads of the True West [1965, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• Everybody Loves a Nut [1965–66, Columbia], B–
• Happiness Is You [1962–65, Columbia], B
• w/June Carter: Carryin' On With Johnny Cash and June Carter [1967, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• From Sea to Shining Sea [1967, Columbia], B+(**)
• Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison [1968, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Johnny Cash at San Quentin (The Complete 1969 Concert) [1969, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• At San Quentin (Legacy Edition) [1969, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD+DVD], B+(**)
• Bootleg Vol. II: From Memphis to Hollywood [1955–69, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B+(**)
• The Johnny Cash Show [1970, Columbia], B+(*)
• I Walk the Line [Original Soundtrack] [1970, Columbia], B
• w/Carl Perkins: Little Fauss and Big Halsy [Soundtrack] [1970, Columbia], B+(*)
• Man in Black [1971, Columbia], B+(***)
• A Thing Called Love [1972, Columbia], B
• America: A 200-Year Salute in Story and Song [1972, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Johnny Cash På Österåker [1972, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• Any Old Wind That Blows [1973, Columbia], A–
• w/June Carter Cash: Johnny Cash and His Woman [1973, Columbia], B
• The Johnny Cash Children's Album [1971–73, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Ragged Old Flag [1974, Columbia], B
• Johnny Cash Sings Precious Memories [1975, Columbia], C–
• John R. Cash [1975, Columbia], B
• Look at Them Beans [1975, Columbia], B+(*)
• Strawberry Cake [1975, Columbia], B+(**)
• One Piece at a Time [1976, Columbia], B+(***)
• The Last Gunfighter Ballad [1976, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Rambler [1976–77, Columbia], B
• I Would Like to See You Again [1976–77, Columbia], B+(**)
• Life [1958–77, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Gone Girl [1978, Columbia], B+(**)
• Silver [1979, Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
• Rockabilly Blues [1979–80, Columbia], B
• The Baron [1980–81, Columbia], B
• Ultimate Gospel [1957–81, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• w/Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins: The Survivors Live [1981, Columbia], B
• The Adventures of Johnny Cash [1981–82, Columbia], B+(*)
• Personal File [1973–82, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Johnny 99 [1983, Columbia], B+(*)
• w/June Carter Cash: 16 Biggest Hits [1964–83, Columbia/Legacy], B
• 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–
• Out Among the Stars [1981–84, Columbia], B+(***)
• Rainbow [1984–85, Columbia], B–
• w/Waylon Jennings: Heroes [1984–85, Columbia], B–
• Live From Austin TX [1987, New West], B+(**)
• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Johnny Cash [1985–89, Mercury Nashville], B–
• The Great Lost Performance [1990, Mercury/Chronicles], B+(***)
• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Johnny Cash Volume 2 [1985–90, Mercury Nashville], B+(*)
• Songwriter [1993, Mercury Nashville], A–
• American Recordings [1994, American], B+
• Unchained [1996, American], B+
• American III: Solitary Man [2000, Sony], B
• American IV: The Man Comes Around [2002, Lost Highway], A–
• The Legend [1955–2002, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], A
• Unearthed [1994–2003, American/Lost Highway, 5CD], B+
• My Mother's Hymn Book [2003, American/Lost Highway], B+
• American V: A Hundred Highways [2003, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• American VI: Ain't No Grave [2002–2003, Lost Highway], B+(**)
• The Legend of Johnny Cash [1955–2003, Island], A–
• The Legend of Johnny Cash Vol. II [1956–2003, Island], B+(**)

June Carter Cash (1929–2003)

• Wildwood Flower [2003, Dualtone], A–
• Keep on the Sunny Side: Her Life in Music [1939–2003, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+

Rosanne Cash (1955– )

• Seven Year Ache [1981, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• 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
• The Wheel [1993, Columbia], B+
• 10 Song Demo [1996, Capitol], B+
• 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–
• The River and the Thread [2014, Blue Note], B+(**)
• She Remembers Everything [2018, Blue Note], B+(***)

Caleb Caudle

• Paint Another Layer on My Heart [2014, This Is American Music], B+(***)

Paul Cauthen (1986– )

• Country Coming Down [2022, Thirty Tigers/Velvet Rose], B+(*)

Chapel Hart

• The Girls Are Back in Town [2021, self-released], B+(*)

Marshall Chapman (1949– )

• Dirty Linen [1987, Tall Girl], A
• Inside Job [1991, Tall Girl], A
• It's About Time [1995, Margaritaville], A–
• Love Slave [1996, Polygram], B
• Big Lonesome [2010, Tall Girl], B+(**)
• Blaze of Glory [2013, Tall Girl], B+(***)
• Songs I Can't Live Without [2020, Tall Girl], B+(**)

Kenny Chesney (1968– )

• The Road and the Radio [2005, BNA], C+
• Hemingway's Whiskey [2010, BNA], B

Mark Chesnutt (1963– )

• Longnecks and Short Stories [1992, MCA], B+
• Greatest Hits [(1996), Decca], B+
• Heard It in a Love Song [2006, CBUJ], B+(***)

Tyler Childers (1991– )

• Bottles and Bibles [2011, Hickman Holler], A–
• Live on Red Barn Radio I & II [2013–2014, Hickman Holler, EP], B+(***)
• Purgatory [2017, Hickman Holler], A–
• Country Squire [2019, Hickman Holler/RCA], A–
• Long Violent History [2020, Hickman Holler/RCA], B+(***)
• Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven? [2022, Hickman Holler/RCA], B+(*)
• Rustin' in the Rain [2023, Hickman Holler/RCA], B+(***)

Eric Church (1977– )

• Chief [2011, Capitol Nashville], B+(**)
• Caught in the Act: Live [2011, EMI Nashville], B+(*)
• The Outsiders [2014, Capitol Nashville], B+(*)
• Mr. Misunderstood [2015, EMI Nashville], B+(**)
• Desperate Man [2018, EMI Nashville], A–
• Heart [2021, EMI Nashville], B+(**)
• Soul [2021, EMI Nashville], B+(*)

Margo Cilker

• Pohrylle [2021, Fluff and Gravy], A–
• Valley of Heart's Delight [2023, Fluff and Gravy], B+(***)

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–
• Brandy Clark [2023, Warner], B+(***)

Callista Clark (2003– )

• Real to Me: The Way I Feel [2022, Big Machine], B+(*)

Guy Clark (1941–2016)

• Old No. 1 [1975, Sugar Hill], A–
• The Essential Guy Clark [1975–78, RCA], B+
• Old Friends [1989, Sugar Hill], B
• Live From Austin TX [1989, New West], B+(**)
• Boats to Build [1992, Elektra], B
• Dublin Blues [1995, Elektra/Asylum], B+(***)
• Workbench Songs [2006, Dualtone], B+
• Songs and Stories [2011, Dualtone], B+(*)
• My Favorite Picture of You [2013, Dualtone], A–
• The Best of the Dualtone Years [2006–2013, Dualtone, 2CD], B+(***)

Terri Clark (1968– )

• Greatest Hits 1994–2004 [1994–2004, Mercury], B+
• The Long Way Home [2009, TLC/Capitol], B+(*)
• Some Songs [2014, Bare Track], B+(**)

Cowboy Jack Clement (1931–2013)

• Guess Things Happen That Way [2004, Dualtone], B+
• For Once and for All [2014, IRS Nashville], B+(***)

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 Patsy Cline Commemorative Collection [1962–63, MCA, 2 CD], B+
• The Definitive Collection [1956–63, MCA Nashville], A
• Classic Patsy Cline (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–63, MCA], B

Brent Cobb (1986– )

• Providence Canyon [2018, Low Country Sound/Elektra], B+(**)
• Keep 'Em on They Toes [2020, Ol' Buddy], B+(**)
• And Now, Let's Turn to Page . . . [2022, Ol' Buddy], B+(**)
• Southern Star [2023, Ol' Buddy/Thirty Tigers], B+(**)

David Allan Coe (1939– )

• Penitentiary Blues [1970, Hacktone], B
• Once Upon a Rhyme [1974, Columbia], B+
• Greatest Hits [(1978), Columbia], B+
• 17 Greatest Hits [(1985), Columbia], B+
• The Essential David Allan Coe [1974–86, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Mark Collie (1956– )

• Born and Raised in Black and White [1991, MCA], B

Jessi Colter (1947– )

• The Very Best of Jessi Colter: An Outlaw . . . a Lady [1972–81, Capitol], B+
• Edge of Forever [2023, Appalachia], B+(**)

Luke Combs (1990– )

• What You See Is What You Get [2019, Columbia Nashville], B+(**)
• Growin' Up [2022, Columbia Nashville], B+(*)
• Gettin' Old [2023, River House Artists], B+(*)

Ray Condo and His Ricochets

• Swing Brother Swing! [1996, Joaquin], B+

John Conlee (1946– )

• Greatest Hits, Volume 2 [(1985), MCA], B+
• 20 Greatest Hits [(1987), MCA], B

Kiely Connell

• Calumet Queen [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Elizabeth Cook (1972– )

• Balls [2007, Thirty Tigers], A–
• Welder [2010, Thirty One Tigers], A–
• Gospel Plow [2012, Thirty One Tigers, EP], B+(*)
• Exodus of Venus [2016, Agent Love], A–
• Aftermath [2020, Agent Love], A–

Easton Corbin (1982– )

• Easton Corbin [2010, Mercury Nashville], B+(**)
• About to Get Real [2015, Mercury Nashville], B

Court Yard Hounds

• Amelita [2013, Columbia], B

John Craigie (1980– )

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

Floyd Cramer (1933–97)

• The Essential Floyd Cramer [(1995), RCA], C+

Roger Creager

• Live Across Texas [2004, Dualtone], B

Charley Crockett (1984– )

• Welcome to Hard Times [2020, Son of Davy], B+(*)
• 10 for Slim: Charley Crockett Sings James Hand [2021, Son of Davy], B+(**)
• Music City USA [2021, Son of Davy], B+(***)
• Lil G.L. Presents: Jukebox Charley [2022, Son of Davy], B+(**)
• The Man From Waco [2022, Son of Davy], B+(**)
• Live From the Ryman Auditorium [2022, Son of Davy], A–
• $10 Cowboy [2024, Son of Davy], B+(**)
• $10 Cowboy Chapter II: Visions of Dallas [2024, Son of Davy], B+(***)

Rodney Crowell (1950– )

• Ain't Living Long Like This [1978, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Diamonds and Dirt [1988, Columbia], B+
• Keys to the Highway [1989, Columbia], A–
• Life Is Messy [1992, Lucky Dog], B
• The Houston Kid [2001, Sugar Hill], A–
• Fate's Right Hand [2003, DMX/Epic], B+(***)
• The Essential Rodney Crowell [1981–2004, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Outsider [2005, Columbia], B+
• Sex and Gasoline [2008, Yep Roc], B+(***)
• Tarpaper Sky [2014, New West], A–
• Close Ties [2017, New West], B+(***)
• Acoustic Classics [2018, RC1], B+(*)
• Texas [2019, RC1], B+(***)
• Triage [2021, RC1], B+(***)
• The Chicago Sessions [2023, New West], A–

Croy and the Boys

• Howdy High-Rise [2019, Spaceflight], B+(**)

Bobbie Cryner (1961– )

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

Dick Curless (1932–95)

• The Drag 'Em off the Interstate, Sock It to 'Em Hits of Dick Curless [1965–73, Razor & Tie], B+
• Traveling Through [1994, Rounder], B+

Billy Currington (1973– )

• We Are Tonight [2013, Mercury Nashville], B+(*)

Billy Ray Cyrus (1961– )

• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Billy Ray Cyrus [1992–98, Mercury Nashville], B

Jesse Daniel

• Beyond These Walls [2021, Die True], B+(***)

Charlie Daniels (1936–2020)

• The Essential Charlie Daniels Band [1974–89, Epic/Legacy], C+

Elise Davis

• Cheap Date [2011, self-released], B+(*)

Jordan Davis (1988– )

• Bluebird Days [2023, MCA Nashville], B+(*)

Skeeter Davis (1931– )

• RCA Country Legends [1953–71, Buddha], B–

Ward Davis

• Black Cats and Crows [2020, Ward Davis Music], B+(*)

Jimmy Dean (1928– )

• The Best of Jimmy Dean [1961–65, Columbia/Legacy], B–

George Dearborne

• Lotta Honky Tonkin' Left in Me [2024, Wingate], B+(**)

Brigitte DeMeyer

• Nothing Comes Free [2003, BDM Music], A–
• Rose of Jericho [2011, BDM Music], B+(***)
• Savannah Road [2014, BDM Music], B+(**)

The Derailers [1994– ]

• Jackpot [1996, Watermelon], B
• Full Western Dress [1999, Sire], B

The Devil Makes Three [2002– ]

• I'm a Stranger Here [2013, New West], B+(*)

Kristin Diable

• Create Your Own Mythology [2015, Speakeasy], B

Little Jimmy Dickens (1920–2015)

• 16 Biggest Hits [1949–65, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)

Joe Diffie (1958–2020)

• Tougher Than Nails [2004, Broken Bow], B

Dixie Chicks [1992– ]

• Wide Open Spaces [1998, Monument], B
• Fly [1999, Monument], B
• Home [2002, Open Wide/Monument], B+
• Taking the Long Way [2006, Open Wide/Columbia], B
• The Chicks: Gaslighter [2020, Columbia], B+(***)

Dalton Domino

• Corners [2017, Lightning Rod], B+(**)

Daniel Donato (1995– )

• A Young Man's Country [2020, Cosmic Country Music], B+(***)

Bobby Dove

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

Dave Dudley (1928– )

• Truck Drivin' Songs [(1992), Intersound], B+

Hope Dunbar

• Three Black Crows [2017, self-released], B+(***)
• Sweetheartland [2021, self-released], B+(***)
• You Let the Light In [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Jason Eady

• Jason Eady [2017, Old Guitar], A–
• I Travel On [2018, Old Guitar], B+(***)
• Mississippi [2023, Old Guitar], B+(**)

Justin Townes Earle (1982–2020)

• Harlem River Blues [2010, Bloodshot], B+(*)
• Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now [2012, Bloodshot], B+(*)
• Single Mothers [2014, Vagrant], B+(**)
• Absent Fathers [2015, Vagrant], B+(*)
• Kids in the Street [2017, New West], B+(**)
• The Saint of Lost Causes [2019, New West], B+(***)

Steve Earle (1955– )

• Guitar Town [1986, MCA], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1986, New West], A–
• Copperhead Road [1988, MCA], B+
• The Hard Way [1990, MCA], B
• The Essential Steve Earle [1986–91, MCA], A
• Train-a-Comin' [1995, Winter Harvest], A–
• I Feel Alright [1996, Warner Brothers], A–
• El Corazón [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
• The Definitive Collection 1983–1997 [1982–97, Hip-O], A–
• w/Del McCoury Band: The Mountain [1999, E-Squared], A–
• Transcendental Blues [2000, E-Squared/Artemis], B+
• Live From Austin TX: November 12, 2000 [2000, New West], B+(***)
• 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–
• Washington Square Serenade [2007, New West], B+(***)
• Townes [2009, New West], B
• I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive [2011, New West], B+(***)
• The Low Highway [2013, New West], A–
• Terraplane [2014, New West], B+(**)
• So You Wannabe an Outlaw [2017, Warner Brothers], A–
• Steve Earle & the Dukes: Guy [2019, New West], B+(***)
• Ghosts of West Virginia [2020, New West], B+(***)
• J.T. [2021, New West], A–
• Jerry Jeff [2022, New West], B+(**)

Stoney Edwards (1929–97)

• Stoney Edwards/She's My Rock [1971–73, Hux], B+(***)
• Mississippi, You're on My Mind [1975, Capitol], A–
• Poor Folks Stick Together: The Best of Stoney Edwards [1971–76, Razor & Tie], A–

Shirley Eikhard (1955– )

• The Last Hurrah [2000, SEM], B+(***)
• End of the Day [2001, SEM], B+(*)
• Stay Open [2003, SEM], B+(***)

Robert Ellis (1988– )

• Photographs [2011, New West], B+(*)
• The Lights From the Chemical Plant [2014, New West], B
• Texas Piano Man [2019, New West], B

Joe Ely (1947– )

• Joe Ely [1977, MCA], A–
• Honky Tonk Masquerade [1978, MCA], A+
• Down on the Drag [1979, MCA], B+
• Lord of the Highway [1987, Hightone], B+
• 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–
• Happy Songs From Rattlesnake Gulch [2007, Rack 'Em], B+(**)
• Satisfied at Last [2011, Rack 'Em], B+(**)
• Panhandle Rambler [2015, Rack 'Em], B+(**)
• Love in the Midst of Mayhem [2020, Rack 'Em], B

Vincent Neil Emerson

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

Erin Enderlin

• Faulkner County [2019, Black Crow Productions], B+(*)
• Barroom Mirrors EP [2021, EP], B+(**)

Jeff Evans Porkestra

• Willow Pillow [2024, self-released, EP], B+(***)

Jace Everett (1972– )

• Red Revelations [2010, Wrasse], B

Drayton Farley

• Twenty on High [2023, Hargrove], B

Charlie Feathers (1932–98)

• Get With It: Essential Recordings (1954–69) [1954–69, Revenant, 2 CD], B
• Charlie Feathers [1991, Elektra], A–

Rory Feek (1965– )

• Gentle Man [2021, Gaither Music Group], B+(***)

Narvel Felts (1938– )

• Narvel the Marvel [1976, Dot], B

Freddy Fender (1937–2006)

• Canciones de Mi Barrio: Barrio Hits From the 50s and 60s [Roots of Tejano Rock] [1959–64, Arhoolie], B+(**)
• Before the Next Teardrop Falls [1974, Dot], B+(***)
• Are You Ready for Freddy [1975, Dot], B+
• Rock 'n' Country [1976, Dot], B+
• The Best of Freddy Fender [1974–77, Dot], A–
• The Best of Freddy Fender (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–77, MCA Nashville], B+(***)
• Swamp Gold [1978, ABC], B+(**)
• Lone Star: The Best of Freddy Fender [1959–83, Music Club], A–

Sierra Ferrell (1988– )

• Long Time Coming [2021, Rounder], A–
• Trail of Flowers [2024, Rounder], B+(***)

Amanda Fields

• What, When and Without [2023, Are and Be], B+(**)

Flatland Cavalry

• Welcome to Countryland [2021, self-released], B+(*)

The Flatlanders [1972– ]

• The Odessa Tapes [1972, New West], B+(***)
• More a Legend Than a Band [1972, Rounder], A–
• Now Again [2002, New West], B+
• Wheels of Fortune [2004, New West], B
• Hills and Valleys [2009, New West], B+(**)
• Treasure of Love [2021, Rack 'Em], B+(***)

Rosie Flores (1950– )

• Rosie Flores [1987, Reprise], A
• A Honky Tonk Reprise [1987, Rounder], A–
• After the Farm [1992, Hightone], A–
• Once More with Feeling [1993, Hightone], B+
• Rockabilly Filly [1995, Hightone], B
• w/Ray Campi: A Little Bit of Heartache [1990–96, Watermelon], B–
• Girl of the Century [2009, Bloodshot], B+(*)
• Working Girl's Guitar [2012, Bloodshot], B+(*)
• Simple Case of the Blues [2019, The Last Music Company], B+(**)

Blaze Foley (1949–89)

• The Dawg Years [1975–78, Fat Possum], B+(**)
• Duct Tape Messiah [Soundtrack From the Documentary Film] [1975–89, Lost Art], B+(**)

Red Foley (1910–68)

• The Country Music Hall of Fame Series [(1991), MCA], B

Colt Ford (1969– )

• Every Chance I Get [2011, Average Joe's], B

Tennessee Ernie Ford (1919–91)

• 16 Tons of Boogie [1949–55, Rhino], B
• Sixteen Tons [1949–56, Capitol], B+(**)

The Forester Sisters [1985– ]

• Come Hold Me [1990, Warner Brothers], B

49 Winchester [2014– ]

• Fortune Favors the Bold [2022, New West], B

Kinky Friedman (1944– )

• Sold American [1973, Vanguard], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1975, New West], B
• Last of the Jewish Cowboys: The Best of Kinky Friedman [1973–2003, Shout! Factory], B+(**)
• The Loneliest Man I Ever Met [2015, Avenue A], B+(**)
• Circus of Life [2018, Echo Hill], B+(*)

Donnie Fritts (1942– )

• Oh My Goodness [2015, Single Lock], B+(***)

Jonny Corndawg

• Jonny Corndawg: Down on the Bikini Line [2011, Nasty Memories, EP], B+(**)
• Dad Country [2013, ATO], B+(**)
• Sweet Creep [2016, ATO], B+(*)

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+
• That's the Way Love Goes: The Final Recordings of Lefty Frizzell [1973–75, Varese Sarabande], B

Robbie Fulks (1963– )

• Country Love Songs [1996, Bloodshot], A–
• Let's Kill Saturday Night [1998, Geffen], B–
• Happy: Robbie Fulks Plays the Music of Michael Jackson [2002, Bloodshot], B
• Georgia Hard [2005, Yep Roc], A–
• Gone Away Backward [2013, Bloodshot], B+(**)
• Upland Stories [2016, Bloodshot], A–
• w/Linda Gail Lewis: Wild! Wild! Wild! [2018, Bloodshot], A–
• Bluegrass Vacation [2023, Compass], B+(***)

John Fullbright (1988– )

• From the Ground Up [2012, Blue Dirt], B+(**)
• Songs [2014, Blue Dirt], B+(*)
• The Liar [2022, Blue Dirt/Thirty Tigers], B+(**)

Danny Gatton (1945–94)

• 88 Elmire Street [1991, Elektra], B

Mary Gauthier (1962– )

• Mercy Now [2005, Lost Highway], A–
• Between Daylight and Dark [2007, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• The Foundling [2010, Razor & Tie], B+(***)
• Trouble and Love [2014, In the Black], A–
• Rifles and Rosary Beads [2018, In the Black], A–
• Dark Enough to See the Stars [2022, In the Black/Thirty Tigers], B+(***)

Bobbie Gentry (1944– )

• Ode to Bobbie Gentry [1967, Capitol], B
• The Delta Sweete [1968, Capitol], C+
• Chickasaw County Child: The Artistry of Bobbie Gentry [1967–74, Shout Factory], C+

Arna Georgia

• Yes Girl [2020, Arna Georgia], B+(*)

Don Gibson (1928–2003)

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

Brantley Gilbert (1985– )

• Just as I Am [2014, Valory], B–

Vince Gill (1957– )

• The Essential Vince Gill [1983–88, RCA], B+
• Guitar Slinger [2011, MCA Nashville], B+(**)
• w/Paul Franklin: Bakersfield [2013, MCA Nashville], B+(***)
• Down to My Last Bad Habit [2016, MCA Nashville], B+(*)
• w/Paul Franklin: Sweet Memories: The Music of Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys [2023, MCA Nashville], B+(*)

Jimmie Dale Gilmore (1945– )

• Fair and Square [1988, Hightone], B+
• Jimmie Dale Gilmore [1989, Hightone], A
• After Awhile [1991, Elektra], A–
• Spinning Around the Sun [1993, Elektra], A+
• Braver Newer World [1996, Elektra], B
• One Endless Night [2000, Rounder], A
• Come On Back [2005, Rounder], A–
• w/The Wronglers: Heirloom Music [2011, Neanderthal Noise], A

Johnny Gimble (1926– )

• Johnny Gimble's Texas Dance Party [1976, Columbia/Lone Star], B
• The Texas Fiddle Collection [1981, CMH], B+

Charles Wesley Godwin

• How the Mighty Fall [2021, self-released], B+(**)
• Family Ties [2023, self-released], B+(*)

Michael Monroe Goodman

• The Flag, the Bible, and Bill Monroe [2015, MammerJam], B+(***)

William Clark Green

• Ringling Road [2015, Bill Grease], B+(*)

Nanci Griffith (1953–2021)

• Once in a Very Blue Moon [1984, Philo], B+
• The Last of the True Believers [1986, Philo], A–
• Lone Star State of Mind [1987, MCA], A–
• Little Love Affairs [1988, MCA], B+
• One Fair Summer Evening [1988, MCA], B
• Storms [1989, MCA], B–
• The MCA Years: A Retrospective [1987–91, MCA], A–
• Other Voices, Other Rooms [1993, Elektra], B+
• Other Voices, Too (A Trip Back to Bountiful) [1998, Elektra], B+
• Clock Without Hands [2001, Elektra], B+
• Hearts in Mind [2004, New Door/Universal], B+
• Intersection [2012, Proper], B+(**)

The Gringo Pistoleros

• The Rise and . . . Subsequent Fall of the Texas Alien [2024, self-released], B+(**)

Mickey Guyton (1983– )

• Bridges [2020, Capitol Nashville, EP], B+(**)
• Remember Her Name [2021, Capitol Nashville], B+(***)
• House on Fire [2024, Capitol Nashville], B+(*)

Merle Haggard (1937–2016)

• Strangers [1965, Capitol], B+(***)
• Swinging Doors and the Bottle Let Me Down [1966, Capitol], A–
• I'm a Lonesome Fugitive [1967, Capitol], A–
• Branded Man [1967, Capitol], B+(**)
• The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde [1968, Capitol], B
• Mama Tried [1968, Capitol], B+(**)
• Okie From Muskogee [1969, Capitol], B
• Pride in What I Am [1969, Capitol], A–
• Same Train, Different Time [1969, Capitol], B+
• A Portrait of Merle Haggard [1969, Capitol], B+(*)
• A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World (Or, My Salute to Bob Wills) [1970, Capitol], B+
• The Fightin' Side of Me [1970, Capitol], B+(**)
• Hag [1971, Capitol], B+(***)
• Someday We'll Look Back [1971, Capitol], B+(***)
• The Best of the Best of Merle Haggard [1968–71, Capitol], B+(***)
• Let Me Tell You About a Song [1972, Capitol], B+(***)
• It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad) [1972, Capitol], B+(**)
• Vintage Collections [1965–72, Capitol], B+(**)
• If We Make It Through December [1974, Capitol], B+(**)
• Merle Haggard Presents His 30th Album [1974, Capitol], A–
• Songs I'll Always Sing [1965–74, Capitol], A–
• Keep Movin' On [1975, Capitol], B
• The Capitol Collectors' Series [1965–75, Capitol], A
• It's All in the Movies [1976, Capitol], B+(*)
• My Love Affair With Trains [1976, Capitol], B
• The Roots of My Raising [1976, Capitol], B+(***)
• 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
• Ramblin' Fever [1977, MCA], B+(*)
• My Farewell to Elvis [1977, MCA], B–
• The Way It Was in '51 [1978, Capitol], B+
• Live From Austin TX '78 [1978, New West], B+(**)
• Serving 190 Proof [1979, MCA], A–
• The Way I Am [1980, MCA], B+(**)
• Back to the Barrooms [1980, MCA], B+(*)
• Big City [1981, Epic], B+(**)
• Rainbow Stew: Live at Anaheim Stadium [1981, MCA], B+(***)
• More of the Best [1963–81, Rhino], A
• w/George Jones: A Taste of Yesterday's Wine [1982, Epic], B
• Going Where the Lonely Go [1982, Epic], B+(*)
• w/Willie Nelson: Pancho and Lefty [1982, Columbia], B+
• That's the Way Love Goes [1983, Epic], B+(*)
• The Ultimate Collection [1966–83, Hip-O], A–
• It's All in the Game [1984, Epic], B+(*)
• Kern River [1985, Epic], B+(*)
• Live From Austin TX [1985, New West], A–
• Amber Waves of Grain [1985, Epic], B–
• His Greatest and His Best [1977–85, MCA], B
• A Friend in California [1986, Epic], B+(**)
• Out Among the Stars [1986, Epic], B
• w/George Jones, Willie Nelson: Walking the Line [1987, Epic], B–
• The Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years [1981–87, Epic/Legacy], A–
• 5:01 Blues [1989, Epic], B
• Down Every Road [1962–94, Capitol, 4 CD], B+
• 40 #1 Hits [1966–96, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
• For the Record: 43 Legendary Hits [1999, BNA, 2 CD], B–
• Live at Billy Bob's Texas: Motorcycle Cowboy [2000, Smith Group/Razor & Tie], B
• If I Could Only Fly [2000, Epitaph], A–
• Roots, Volume 1 [2001, Epitaph], B+
• The Peer Sessions [1996–99, Audium], B+(**)
• Haggard Like Never Before [2003, Hag], A–
• Chicago Wind [2005, Capitol], B+(**)
• Hag: The Best of Merle Haggard [1966–2005, Capitol], A
• The Bluegrass Sessions [2007, McCoury], B+(*)
• I Am What I Am [2010, Vanguard], B+(***)
• Working in Tennessee [2011, Vanguard], A–

Robert David Hall (1947– )

• Things They Don't Teach You in School [2008, Robert David Hall Music], B+(***)

Tom T. Hall (1936–2021)

• Ballad of Forty Dollars and His Other Great Songs [1969, Mercury], B+(**)
• 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–
• New Train Same Rider [1978, RCA Victor], B+(*)
• Places I've Done Time [1978, RCA Victor], B+(***)
• In Concert! Recorded Live at the Grand Ole Opry [1979, RCA Victor], B
• Saturday Morning Songs [1979, RCA Victor], B+(**)
• Ol' T's in Town [1979, RCA Victor], A–
• Soldier of Fortune [1980, RCA Victor], B+(*)
• The Essential Tom T. Hall: The Story Songs [1968–84, Mercury], A+
• The Best of Tom T. Hall (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1969–84, MCA Nashville], B+(*)
• The Definitive Collection [1968–84, Hip-O], A–
• Storyteller, Poet, Philosopher [1967–88, Mercury, 2 CD], B–

Butch Hancock (1945– )

• Own and Own [1978–87, Sugar Hill], B–

Wayne Hancock (1965– )

• Thunderstorms and Neon Signs [1995, Dejadisc], B+
• Swing Time [2003, Bloodshot], B+
• Viper of Melody [2009, Bloodshot], B+(***)
• Ride [2013, Bloodshot], A–
• Slingin' Rhythm [2016, Bloodshot], B+(**)

James Hand (1952–2020)

• The Truth Will Set You Free [2006, Rounder], B+(***)
• Shadow on the Ground [2009, Rounder], B+(***)

Hardy (1990– )

• The Mockingbird and the Crow [2023, Big Loud], B+(**)

Emmylou Harris (1949– )

• Pieces of the Sky [1975, Reprise], B–
• Hot Night in Roslyn: 1976 Radio Broadcast Recording [1976, Hobo], B+(***)
• Luxury Liner [1977, Reprise], B+
• Profile: The Best of Emmylou Harris [1975–78, Reprise], A–
• Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers: Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert [1990, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• At the Ryman [1992, Reprise], B+
• Cowgirl's Prayer [1993, Asylum], B+
• Songs of the West [1994, Warner Brothers], B
• Wrecking Ball [1995, Elektra], B+
• Red Dirt Girl [2000, Elektra], B
• Stumble Into Grace [2003, Nonesuch], B+
• All I Intended to Be [2005–2008, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• Hard Bargain [2010, Nonesuch], B
• w/Rodney Crowell: Old Yellow Moon [2013, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• w/Rodney Crowell: The Traveling Kind [2015, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Jaimee Harris

• Boomerang Town [2023, Folk'n'Roll], B+(**)

Jason Hawk Harris

• Love and the Dark [2019, Bloodshot], C+

Wade Hayes (1969– )

• Old Country Song [2017, Conabor], B

Walker Hayes (1979– )

• Country Stuff [2021, Monument, EP], B+(**)
• Country Stuff: The Album [2022, Monument], B

Lee Hazlewood (1929–2007)

• The LHI Years: Singles, Nudes and Backsides (1968–71) # [1968–71, Light in the Attic], B–

Joshua Hedley (1984– )

• Mr. Jukebox [2018, Third Man], B
• Neon Blue [2022, New West], B+(**)

Hellbound Glory

• The Immortal Hellbound Glory: Nobody Knows You [2022, Black Country], B+(*)

Natalie Hemby (1977– )

• Puxico [2017, GetWrucke], B+(**)
• Pins and Needles [2021, Fantasy], B+(*)

Weldon Henson

• One Heart's Gone [2011, self-released], B+(**)
• Weldon Henson's Honky Tonk Frontier [2015, Hillbilly Renegade], B+(***)
• Texas Made Honky Tonk [2018, Hillbilly Renegade], A–

Caroline Herring

• Camilla [2012, Signature Sounds], B+(*)

Collin Herring

• The Other Side of Kindness [2004, Gravestone Picnic], B+(**)

Emily Herring

• Gliding [2017, Eight], B

Lilly Hiatt (1984– )

• Trinity Lane [2017, New West], B+(**)
• Walking Proof [2020, New West], B+(**)

The Highwaymen [1984– ]

• Highwayman [1984, Columbia], B
• Highwayman 2 [1989, Columbia], B–
• Super Hits [1985–90, Columbia], B
• The Road Goes On Forever [1995, Liberty], B+

The Highwomen

• The Highwomen [2019, Elektra], B

Will Hoge (1972– )

• My American Dream [2018, Thirty Tigers/EDLO, EP], B+(**)

Johnny Horton (1925–60)

• Honky Tonk Man: The Essential Johnny Horton 1956–1960 [1956–60, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B

Hot Club of Cowtown [1998– ]

• What Makes Bob Holler [2010, Proper], B+(*)

Randy Houser (1975– )

• Magnolia [2019, Stoney Creek], B+(**)

Rebecca Lynn Howard (1979– )

• No Rules [2008, Saguaro Road], C+

Ray Wylie Hubbard (1946– )

• A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There Is No C) [2010, Bordello], B+(***)
• 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 [2020, Big Machine], B+(**)
• Co-Starring Too [2022, Big Machine], A–

Joseph Huber

• The Suffering Stage [2017, self-released], B+(***)

Sam Hunt (1984– )

• Montevalo [2014, MCA Nashville], B
• Between the Pines: Acoustic Mixtape [2015, MCA Nashville], B
• Southside [2020, MCA Nashville], B+(*)

Jack Ingram

• w/Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall: The Marfa Tapes [2021, RCA Nashville], B+(***)

Jeremy Ivey

• Invisible Pictures [2022, Anti-], B

Alan Jackson (1958– )

• Here in the Real World [1989, Arista], B+(***)
• Don't Rock the Jukebox [1991, Arista], A–
• A Lot About Livin' (and a Little 'Bout Love) [1992, Arista], B+(**)
• Who I Am [1994, Arista], B+
• The Greatest Hits Collection [1989–95, Arista], A–
• Everything I Love [1996, Arista], B+(**)
• High Mileage [1998, Arista], B+(***)
• Under the Influence [1999, Arista], B
• When Somebody Loves You [2000, Arista], B
• Drive [2002, Arista], B+
• 16 Biggest Hits [1989–2002, Arista Nashville/Legacy], A–
• What I Do [2004, Arista Nashville], B+(***)
• Like Red on a Rose [2006, Arista Nashville], B+(*)
• Good Time [2008, Arista Nashville], A–
• 34 Number Ones [1989–2008, Arista Nashville, 2 CD], B+(***)
• Freight Train [2010, Arista Nashville], B+(**)
• Thirty Miles West [2012, ACR/EMI Nashville], B+(**)
• Angels and Alcohol [2015, Capitol Nashville], A–
• Where Have You Gone [2021, EMI Nashville], B+(***)

Stonewall Jackson (1932–2021)

• The Dynamic Stonewall Jackson [1959, Sony], B+

Wanda Jackson (1937– )

• Rockin' in the Country: Best of Wanda Jackson [1956–70, Rhino], A–
• The Capitol Singles 1971–1973 [1971–73, EMI Music Nashville], B+(*)
• The Party Ain't Over [2011, Nonesuch], B–
• Unfinished Business [2012, Sugar Hill], B+(*)
• Encore [2021, Big Machine/Blackheart], B+(*)

Jason James

• Jason James [2015, New West], B+(***)

Sonny James (1929– )

• Young Love: The Classic Hits of Sonny James [1953–71, Razor & Tie], B–

Jelly Roll (1984– )

• Whitsit Chapel [2023, BBR Music Group], B+(**)

Gethen Jenkins

• Western Gold [2019, 5 Music], B+(*)

Lauren Jenkins (1991– )

• No Saint [2019, Big Machine], B+(**)

Waylon Jennings (1937–2002)

• Love of the Common People [1967, Buddha], B–
• Honky Tonk Heroes [1973, Buddha/BMG Heritage], B
• The Ramblin' Man [1974, Buddah], B+
• Dreaming My Dreams [1974–75, Buddha], B+
• w/Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, Tompall Glaser: Wanted! The Outlaws [1976, RCA], B+
• w/Willie Nelson: Waylon and Willie [1978, Buddha], B
• w/Willie Nelson: WWII [1982, Buddha], B
• Live From Austin TX '84 [1984, New West], B+(**)
• A Man Called Hoss [1987, MCA], B+(*)
• Live From Austin TX [1989, New West], B+(***)
• The Essential Waylon Jennings [1968–94, RCA], B
• Nashville Rebel [1958–95, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 4 CD], A–

Eilen Jewell

• Queen of the Minor Key [2011, Signature Sounds], B+(**)

Cody Jinks (1980– )

• I'm Not the Devil [2016, Cody Jinks Music], B+(**)
• Lifers [2018, Rounder], B+(*)
• After the Fire [2019, Late August], B+(***)
• The Wanting [2019, Late August], B+(**)

Joey + Rory [2008–2016]

• The Singer and the Song: The Best of Joey + Rory [2008–2016, Gaither Music Group], B

Cody Johnson (1987– )

• Leather [2023, Warner Music Nashville], B

Jamey Johnson

• That Lonesome Song [2008, Mercury Nashville], B+(**)
• The Guitar Song [2010, Mercury Nashville, 2 CD], B+(**)
• Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran [2012, Mercury Nashville], B+(***)

Karen Jonas

• Oklahoma Lottery [2014, self-released], B+(***)
• The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams [2020, Yellow Brick], B+(**)
• The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch [2024, self-released], B+(*)

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
• George Jones Sings the Hits of His Country Cousins [1962, United Artists], B+(***)
• Homecoming in Heaven [1962, Razor & Tie], B
• My Favorites of Hank Williams [1962, United Artists], B+(*)
• George Jones Sings Bob Wills [1962, Razor & Tie], B
• Hank, Bob and Me [1962, Fuel 2000], B+
• The Best of George Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1955–62, Mercury], A
• The Definitive Collection 1955–1962 [1955–62, Mercury], A
• George Jones Sings Like the Dickens! [1964, United Artists], B+(**)
• w/Melba Montgomery: Vintage Collections [1963–64, Capitol], A–
• United Artists Rarities [1962–64, EMI Nashville], B+(***)
• The Best of George Jones (1955–1967) [1955–67, Rhino], A
• Jones by George! [1965–71, Proper, 2 CD], B
• Sings the Great Songs of Leon Payne [1971, Hollywood], B+
• Burn the Honky Tonk Down [1965–71, Rounder], A–
• The Great Lost Hits [1965–72, Time Life, 2CD], B+(**)
• A Picture of Me / Nothing Ever Hurt Me [1972–73, Koch], A–
• The Battle / Memories of Us [1975–76, Koch], B+
• Alone Again [1976, Epic], A
• w/Tammy Wynette: Greatest Hits [1971–77, Epic], B+
• All-Time Greatest Hits, Volume 1 [1977, Epic], B+
• My Very Special Guests [1978–79, Epic], B+
• w/Johnny Paycheck: Double Trouble [1980, Razor & Tie], B+
• 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–
• Still the Same Ole Me [1979–81, Sony Music Custom Marketing Group], B+
• Anniversary: Ten Years of Hits [1972–82, Epic], A
• By Request [1981–84, Epic], B+
• Love Songs [1972–86, Epic/Legacy], B+
• First Time Live! [1987, Epic], B
• Super Hits [1972–85, Epic], A–
• w/Tammy Wynette: Together Again: The Encore Collection [1972–85, BMG Special Products], C
• 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
• One Woman Man [1989, Epic], B+
• And Along Came Jones [1991, MCA], B+(**)
• Walls Can Fall [1992, MCA], A–
• High-Tech Redneck [1993, MCA], B
• w/Tammy Wynette: One [1995, MCA], B+
• I Lived to Tell It All [1996, MCA], B+(*)
• My Very Special Guests (Legacy Edition) [1978–97, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• It Don't Get Any Better Than This [1998, MCA], B+
• The Best of George Jones Volume 2: The '90s [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1991–98, MCA Nashville], B+
• Cold Hard Truth [1999, Elektra], A–
• Live With the Possum [1999, Asylum], B–
• The Essential George Jones [1954–99, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001 [2001, Bandit/BNA], B+
• The Gospel Collection [2003, Bandit/BNA, 2 CD], B
• Hits I Missed . . . and One I Didn't [2005, Bandit/BNA], B+(*)

Georgette Jones (1970– )

• Skin [2019, self-released], B+(**)

Tresa Jordan

• Tresa Jordan [2006, South River Road], B

Wynonna Judd (1964– )

• Tell Me Why [1993, Curb], B+

The Judds [1979–1991]

• All Time Favorites [1984–89, MCA], B+

Toby Keith (1961–2024)

• Shock'n Y'All [2003, Dreamworks], C+
• Greatest Hits 2 [1999–2004, Dreamworks], C–
• Bullets in the Gun [2010, Show Dog Nashville], B
• Clancy's Tavern [2011, Show Dog Nashville], B+(*)
• Hope on the Rocks [2012, Show Dog Nashville], B
• Drinks After Work [2013, Show Dog Nashville], B
• 35 MPH Town [2015, Show Dog Nashville], B

Kimberly Kelly

• I'll Tell You What's Gonna Happen [2022, Show Dog Nashville], B+(***)

Ruston Kelly (1988– )

• The Weakness [2023, Rounder], B+(*)

The Kendalls [1969– ]

• 20 Favorites [1977–89, Epic], A–

The Kentucky Headhunters [1987– ]

• Pickin' on Nashville [1989, Mercury], B

Sammy Kershaw (1958– )

• Haunted Heart [1993, Mercury], B

Hal Ketchum (1953–2020)

• Past the Point of Rescue [1991, Curb], B–

Will Kimbrough (1964– )

• Spring Break [2020, Daphne], A–

Randall King

• Shot Glass [2022, Warner Nashville], B+(**)

The Kinleys

• Just Between You and Me [1998, Epic], B+

Katy Kirby

• Cool Dry Place [2021, Keeled Scales], B+(*)

Lola Kirke (1990– )

• Country Curious [2024, One Riot, EP], B+(*)

Chris Knight (1960– )

• The Trailer Tapes [1996, Drifter's Church], A–
• Trailer II [1996, Drifter's Church], B+(***)
• Chris Knight [1998, MCA], B+
• A Pretty Good Guy [2001, Dualtone], A–
• The Jealous Kind [2003, Dualtone], A–
• Enough Rope [2006, Drifter's Church], A–
• Heart of Stone [2008, Drifter's Church], B+(***)
• Little Victories [2012, Drifter's Church], A
• Almost Daylight [2019, Drifters Church], A–

Kenny Knight

• Crossroads [1980, Paradise of Bachelors], B+(***)

Roger Knox

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

Kris Kristofferson (1936– )

• Live From Austin TX [1981, New West], B
• The Essential Kris Kristofferson [1969–99, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–

Lady Antebellum [2008– ]

• Need You Now [2010, Capitol Nashville], B–

Nikki Lane

• Walk of Shame [2011, IAmSound], B
• All or Nothin' [2014, New West], B+(*)
• Highway Queen [2017, New West], B+(**)
• Denim and Diamonds [2022, New West], B+(**)

Miranda Lambert (1983– )

• Kerosene [2005, Epic Nashville], B+(**)
• 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–
• Postcards From Texas [2024, Republic Nashville], A–

K.D. Lang (1961– )

• Shadowland [1988, Sire], B–
• Absolute Torch and Twang [1989, Sire], B–
• Hymns of the 49th Parallel [2004, Nonesuch], B–

Ella Langley

• Excuse the Mess [2023, Sawgood, EP], B+(*)

Blaine Larsen

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

Jim Lauderdale (1957– )

• Pretty Close to the Truth [1994, Atlantic], B+(*)

Lauren Alaina (1994– )

• Sitting Pretty on Top of the World [2021, Mercury Nashville], B–
• Unlocked [2023, Big Loud, EP], B+(**)

Lavender Country [1973– ]

• Lavender Country [1973, Paradise of Bachelors], B+(**)
• Blackberry Rose and Other Songs and Sorrows From Lavender Country [2019, Don Giovanni], B+(**)

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–
• The Definitive Collection [1957–79, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], B+(***)

Gabe Lee

• Farmland [2019, Torrez Music Group], B+(**)
• Honky Tonk Hell [2020, Torrez Music Group], B+(**)
• Drink the River [2023, Torrez Music Group], A–

Brennen Leigh (1984– )

• Too Thin to Plow [2004, Down Time], B+(**)
• The Box [2010, self-released], B+(**)
• Brennen Leigh Sings Lefty Frizzell [2015, self-released], B+(***)
• Prairie Love Letter [2020, self-released], B+(**)
• w/Asleep at the Wheel: Obsessed With the West [2022, Signature Sounds], B+(***)
• Ain't Through Honky-Tonkin' Yet [2023, Signature Sounds], B+(***)

Sonia Leigh (1978– )

• 1978 December [2011, Southern Ground], B+(**)

Rob Leines

• Blood Sweat and Beers [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Linda Gail Lewis (1947– )

• The Two Sides of Linda Gail Lewis [1969, Smash], B+(*)
• International Affair [1990, New Rose], B+
• Hard Rockin' Woman! [2015, Lanark], B+(**)
• Heartbreak Highway [2015, Ball and Chain], B+(***)

Little Big Town [2002– ]

• Pain Killer [2014, Capitol Nashville], C+

Hank Locklin (1918– )

• RCA Country Legends [1956–67, BMG Heritage], B

Lonesome Bob

• Things Fall Apart [1997, Checkered Past], B+

The Louvin Brothers [194– ]

• Songs That Tell a Story [1952, Rounder], B
• Love and Wealth: The Lost Recordings [1952–55, Modern Harmonic, 2CD], B+(***)
• Tragic Songs of Life [1955–56, Capitol], A–
• Capitol Country Music Classics [1952–63, EMI], A–

Lydia Loveless (1990– )

• Indestructible Machine [2011, Bloodshot], A–
• Boy Crazy [2013, Bloodshot, EP], B+(*)
• Somewhere Else [2014, Bloodshot], B+(**)
• Real [2016, Bloodshot], B
• Daughter [2020, Honey, You're Gonna Be Late], B+(*)
• Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again [2023, Bloodshot], B+(*)

Patty Loveless (1957– )

• Honky Tonk Angel [1988, MCA], B+
• On Down the Line [1990, MCA], B
• Up Against My Heart [1991, MCA], A–
• Only What I Feel [1993, Epic], B+
• When Fallen Angels Fly [1994, Epic], A–
• The Definitive Collection [1985–96, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], B+
• Classics [1993–99, Epic], B+
• Mountain Soul [2001, Epic], B+
• Mountain Soul II [2009, Saguaro Road], B

Lyle Lovett (1957– )

• Pontiac [1987, Curb], B+
• Joshua Judges Ruth [1992, MCA/Curb], B+
• I Love Everybody [1994, Curb], A–
• Live in Texas [1999, Curb], B+
• Natural Forces [2009, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• Release Me [2011, Lost Highway], B+(*)
• Twelfth of June [2022, Verve], B+(**)

Corb Lund

• Cabin Fever [2012, New West], B+(**)
• Counterfeit Blues [2014, New West], B+(*)
• Agricultural Tragic [2020, New West], B+(**)
• Songs My Friends Wrote [2022, New West], A–
• El Viejo [2024, New West], B+(***)

Brady Lux

• Ain't Gone So Far [2024, 6483357 Records DK], B+(***)

Lera Lynn (1984– )

• On My Own [2020, Ruby Range], B+(*)

Loretta Lynn (1935–2022)

• Loretta Lynn Sings [1963, Decca], A–
• Before I'm Over You [1964, Decca], B+(***)
• Songs From My Heart . . . [1965, Decca], B+(**)
• Alone With You [1961–64, Vocalion], B+(**)
• Blue Kentucky Girl [1965, Decca], B+(**)
• Hymns [1965, Decca], B
• I Like 'Em Country [1966, Decca], B+(*)
• You Ain't Woman Enough [1966, Decca], B+(**)
• Don't Come Home a Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind [1967, Decca], B+(***)
• Loretta Lynn's Greatest Hits [1961–67, Decca], A–
• Who Says God Is Dead! [1968, Decca], B+(*)
• Fist City [1968, Decca], A–
• Your Squaw Is on the Warpath [1969, Decca], B+(*)
• Here's Loretta Singing "Wings Upon Your Horns" [1969, Decca], B+(*)
• Loretta Lynn Writes 'Em and Sings 'Em [1965–69, Decca], B+(***)
• Coal Miner's Daughter [1970, Decca], B+(***)
• I Wanna Be Free [1971, Decca], B+(*)
• You're Lookin' at Country [1971, Decca], B+(**)
• One's on the Way [1972, Decca], B+(***)
• Here I Am Again [1972, Decca], B+(*)
• Entertainer of the Year [1972, Decca], B+(*)
• Love Is the Foundation [1973, MCA], B+(**)
• w/Conway Twitty: Country Partners [1974, MCA], B+(***)
• They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy [1974, MCA], B+(*)
• Back to the Country [1975, MCA], B+(*)
• w/Conway Twitty: Feelins' [1975, MCA], B–
• When the Tingle Becomes a Chill [1976, MCA], B+(*)
• w/Conway Twitty: United Talent [1976, MCA], B
• Country Music Hall of Fame [1961–76, MCA], A
• I Remember Patsy [1977, MCA], B+(***)
• Out of My Head and Back in My Bed [1978, MCA], B
• 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+
• Making Love From Memory [1982, MCA], B
• Lyin', Cheatin', Woman Chasin', Honky Tonkin', Whiskey Drinkin' You [1983, MCA], B+(*)
• Just a Woman [1985, MCA], B+(**)
• Who Was That Stranger [1988, MCA], B+(**)
• Honky Tonk Girl [1960–88, MCA, 3CD], A–
• Still Country [2000, Audium], B+(*)
• Van Lear Rose [2004, Interscope], A–
• Full Circle [2007–2015, Legacy], B+(**)
• Wouldn't It Be Great [2006–2017, Legacy], B+(**)
• Still Woman Enough [2007–2020, Legacy], A–

Shelby Lynne (1968– )

• I Am Shelby Lynne [2000, Mercury], A–
• Just a Little Lovin' [2008, Lost Highway], B+(*)
• Tears, Lies and Alibis [2010, Everso], B+(***)
• Revelation Road [2011, Everso], B+(*)
• I Can't Imagine [2015, New Rounder], B
• Consequences of the Crown [2024, Monument], B

Maddie and Tae

• Start Here [2015, Dot], B+(*)
• Through the Madness [2022, Merury Nashville, EP], B+(*)
• Through the Madness Vol. 2 [2022, Mercury Nashville, EP], B+(*)

Maddox Brothers and Rose [1935–1957]

• America's Most Colorful Hillbilly Band, Vol. 1 [1946–51, Arhoolie], A
• Live: On the Radio: Excerpts from 1953 Radio Broadcasts [1953, Arhoolie], B+
• A Proper Introduction to Maddox Brothers and Rose: That'll Learn Ya Durn Ya [1948–53, Proper], A

Natalie Maines (1974– )

• Mother [2013, Columbia], B–

The Malpass Brothers

• Lonely Street [2023, Billy Jam], B+(***)

Joe Maphis (1921–86)

• Fire on the Strings [1955–59, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Charlie Marie

• Charlie Marie [2019, self-released, EP], B+(**)
• Ramble On [2021, self-released], B+(**)

Carolyn Mark

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

Miko Marks

• Miko Marks & the Resurrectors: Our Country [2021, Redtone], A–
• Miko Marks and the Resurrectors: Feel Like Going Home, B+(***)

Daniel Lee Martin

• On My Way to You [2007, Chin Music], B+(**)

Kathy Mattea (1959– )

• Lonesome Standard Time [1992, Mercury], A–
• Walking Away a Winner [1993, Mercury], B+
• The Definitive Collection [1983–97, Mercury/Chronicles], B+(**)

The Mavericks [1990– ]

• What a Crying Shame [1994, MCA], B+
• In Time [2013, Valory], B
• Mono [2015, Valory], B+(**)

Martina McBride (1966– )

• Eleven [2011, Universal Republic], B+(*)

Ashley McBryde (1983– )

• Girl Going Nowhere [2018, Warner Nashville], B+(**)
• Never Will [2020, Warner Nashville], A–
• Presents: Lindeville [2022, Warner Music Nashville], B+(***)
• The Devil I Know [2023, Warner Music Nashville], B+(***)

Antsy McClain (1962– )

• Trailercana [2007, DPR], B+(*)

Reba McEntire (1955– )

• The Best of Reba McEntire [1977–83, Mercury], B
• My Kind of Country [1984, MCA], B+
• Greatest Hits [1984–87, MCA], A–
• Greatest Hits Volume III: I'm a Survivor [1990–2001, MCA], B–
• Stronger Than the Truth [2019, Big Machine], B+(*)

Tim McGraw (1967– )

• Greatest Hits Vol. 2 [1994–2006, Curb], C+

Carson McHone

• Still Life [2022, Merge], B+(*)

McKay Brothers

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

Arlo McKinley

• Die Midwestern [2020, Oh Boy], B
• This Mess We're In [2021, Oh Boy], B+(*)

James McMurtry (1962– )

• Candyland [1992, Columbia], B+(*)
• Live in Aught-Three [2004, Compradre], A–
• Childish Things [2005, Compadre], A–
• Just Us Kids [2008, Lightning Rod], A–
• Live in Europe [2009, Lightning Rod], B+(*)
• Complicated Game [2013–2014, Complicated Game], A–
• The Horses and the Hounds [2021, New West], A–

Tift Merritt (1975– )

• Bramble Rose [2002, Lost Highway], B
• Home Is Loud [2005, Blue Rose], B+(**)
• See You on the Moon [2010, Fantasy], B+(**)
• Traveling Alone [2012, Yep Roc], B+(**)
• Stitch of the World [2017, Yep Roc], B+(*)

Mike and the Moonpies

• Cheap Silver and Solid Country Gold [2019, Prairie Rose], B+(*)
• Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart [2020, Prairie Rose], B+(**)
• One to Grow On [2021, Prairie Rose], B+(*)

Buddy Miller (1952– )

• Poison Love [1997, Hightone], B+
• w/Julie Miller: Buddy and Julie Miller [2001, Hightone], B+
• w/Julie Miller: Love Snuck Up [1995–2002, Hightone], B+(***)
• Universal United House of Prayer [2004, New West], A–
• w/Julie Miller: Written in Chalk [2009, New West], A–
• The Majestic Silver Strings [2010, New West], B+(*)
• w/Jim Lauderdale: Buddy and Jim [2012, New West], B–
• Cayamo: Sessions at Sea [2016, New West], B+(*)
• w/Julie Miller: Breakdown on 20th Ave. South [2019, New West], B+(**)
• w/Julie Miller: Lockdown Songs [2020, self-released], B+(***)
• w/Julie Miller: In the Throes [2023, New West], B+(**)

John R. Miller

• Service Engine [2014, 789875 DK], B+(***)
• John R Miller & the Engine Lights: The Trouble You Follow [2018, Emperor], B+(**)
• Depreciated [2021, Rounder], A–

Julie Miller (1956– )

• Broken Things [1999, Hightone], B+

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

Parker Millsap

• The Very Last Day [2016, Okrahoma], B+(*)
• Other Arrangements [2018, Okrahoma], B+(*)

Ronnie Milsap (1944– )

• The Essential Ronnie Milsap [1973–88, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2 CD], B–
• 40 #1 Hits [(2000), Virgin, 2 CD], B–

Ashley Monroe (1986– )

• Like a Rose [2012, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Blade [2015, Warner Music], A–
• Sparrow [2018, Warner Nashville], B–
• Rosegold [2021, Mountainrose Sparrow], B

Randy Montana (1985– )

• Randy Montana [2011, Mercury Nashville], B+(*)

Bonnie Montgomery

• River [2023, Gar Hole], B+(*)

Kip Moore

• Up All Night [2012, MCA Nashville], B+(*)

Allison Moorer (1972– )

• Crows [2010, Rykodisc], B
• Down to Believing [2015, E1], B+(**)
• Blood [2019, Autotelic], A–

John Moreland (1985– )

• High on Tulsa Heat [2015, Old Omens], A–
• Big Bad Luv [2017, 4AD], A–
• LP5 [2020, Old Omens], B+(**)
• Birds in the Ceiling [2022, Thirty Tigers], B+(*)
• Visitor [2024, Thirty Tigers], B+(***)

George Morgan (1925–75)

• Room Full of Roses: The George Morgan Collection [(1996), Razor & Tie], B

Lorrie Morgan (1959– )

• w/Pam Tillis: Come See Me and Come Lonely [2017, Goldenlane], B+(**)

Whitey Morgan

• Born, Raised and Live From Flint [2011, Bloodshot], B+(**)
• Sonic Ranch [2015, Whitey Morgan Music], B+(***)
• Hard Times and White Lines [2018, Whitey Morgan Music], B+(*)

Megan Moroney (1996– )

• Lucky [2023, Sony Music Nashville], B+(***)
• Am I Okay? [2024, Columbia Nashville], B+(***)

Maren Morris (1990– )

• Hero [2016, Columbia Nashville], B
• Girl [2019, Columbia Nashville], B
• Humble Quest [2022, Columbia Nashville], B+(***)

Cahalen Morrison

• Wealth of Sorrow [2020, self-released], B+(**)

Cory Morrow (1972– )

• Live From Austin TX [2002, New West], B+(**)

Moon Mullican (1909–67)

• Moon's Rock [(1992), Bear Family], A–
• Moonshine Jamboree [(1993), Ace], B+

Michael Martin Murphey (1945– )

• Cowboy Songs [1990, Warner Brothers], B

Jimmy Murphy (1925–81)

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

Kacey Musgraves (1988– )

• Same Trailer Different Park [2013, Mercury Nashville], A–
• Pageant Material [2015, Mercury Nashville], B+(***)
• Golden Hour [2018, MCA Nashville], B
• Star-Crossed [2021, MCA Nashville], B+(**)
• Deeper Well [2024, MCA Nashville], A–

David Nail (1979– )

• The Sound of a Million Dreams [2011, MCA Nashville], B

Tami Neilson (1977– )

• Red Dirt Angel [2008, self-released], B+(**)
• Dynamite! [2014, self-released], A–
• Don't Be Afraid [2015, self-released], B+(**)
• Sassafrass! [2018, Outside Music], B+(**)
• Chicka Boom! [2019, Outside], B+(**)
• Kingmaker [2022, Killbeat Music], B+(***)

Bobbie Nelson (1931–2022)

• w/Amanda Shires: Loving You [2021, ATO], B+(***)

Lukas Nelson

• Turn Off the News (Build a Garden) [2019, Fantasy], B+(*)

Willie Nelson (1933– )

• I Let My Mind Wander [1961, Kingfisher], A–
• The Early Years [1961–63, Scotti Bros.], B+
• The Early Years: The Complete Liberty Recordings Plus More [1959–63, Liberty, 2 CD], B+
• Country Willie: His Own Songs [1965, Buddha], A
• Country Favorites Willie Nelson Style [1966, Buddha], B+
• Crazy: The Demo Sessions [1960–66, Sugar Hill], B+
• Oh Boy Records Classics Presents: Willie Nelson [1960–66, Oh Boy], B+
• Face of a Fighter [1960–66, Delta Blue, 2 CD], B+
• Broken Promises [1960–66, Proper, 2 CD], A–
• The Party's Over and Other Great Willie Nelson Songs [1967, RCA], B
• Legends of the Grand Ole Opry [1964–67, Time/Life], B
• Texas in My Soul [1968, RCA], B–
• Good Times [1969, RCA], B
• My Own Peculiar Way [1969, RCA], B+(*)
• Both Sides Now [1970, RCA], B+(**)
• Laying My Burdens Down [1970, RCA], B
• Naked Willie [1966–70, RCA Nashville/Legacy], B+(**)
• Willie Nelson and Family [1971, RCA], C+
• Yesterday's Wine [1971, RCA], A–
• Nite Life: Greatest Hits and Rare Tracks [1959–71, Rhino], A+
• The Words Don't Fit the Picture [1972, RCA], B
• The Willie Way [1972, RCA], B+(**)
• The Essential Willie Nelson [1965–72, RCA], A–
• RCA Country Legends [1967–72, RCA/BMG Heritage], B
• Shotgun Willie [1973, Atlantic], B
• Phases and Stages [1974, Atlantic], A–
• The Troublemaker [1973–74, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Red Headed Stranger [1975, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Sound in Your Mind [1976, Columbia], B–
• To Lefty From Willie [1977, Columbia], B
• Stardust [1977, 1999), Columbia/Legacy], A
• Willie and Family Live [1978, Columbia, 2 CD], B+
• Pretty Paper [1979, Columbia], B
• Willie Nelson Sings Kristofferson [1979, Columbia], B
• w/Leon Russell: One for the Road [1979, Columbia], B–
• w/Ray Price: San Antonio Rose [1980, Columbia], B+
• Honeysuckle Rose [1980, Columbia], B
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow [1981, Columbia], B+
• Greatest Hits (and Some That Will Be) [(1981), Columbia], B+
• Always on My Mind [1982, Columbia], C+
• w/Roger Miller: Old Friends [1982, Columbia], A–
• w/Webb Pierce: In the Jailhouse Now [1982, Columbia], A–
• Tougher Than Leather [1983, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• Without a Song [1983, Columbia], B
• City of New Orleans [1984, Columbia], B–
• The Masters: Willie Nelson Sings the Country Hits [1965–84, Eagle], B+
• 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
• w/Faron Young: Funny How Time Slips Away [1985, Columbia], B+
• Old Friends / Funny How Time Slips Away [1982–85, Koch], A–
• Me and Paul [1985, DCC], A–
• Half Nelson [1985, Columbia], B–
• What a Wonderful World [1988, Columbia], B
• Love Songs [1978–88, Columbia/Legacy], D+
• A Horse Called Music [1989, Columbia], B
• 16 Biggest Hits [1975–89, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Very Best of Willie Nelson [1974–89, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B+
• Stardust (Legacy Edition) [1976–90, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1990, New West], B+(*)
• The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories? [1991, Sony, 2 CD], B
• Across the Borderline [1993, Columbia], B+
• Revolutions of Time . . . The Journey [1975–93, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], B+
• Healing Hands of Time [1994, Liberty], B
• Moonlight Becomes You [1994, Justice], B+
• w/Curtis Potter: Six Hours at Pedernales [1994, Step One], B+
• Just One Love [1995, Justice], B+(**)
• w/Bobbie Nelson: How Great Thou Art [1996, Finer Arts], B+
• Spirit [1996, Island], A–
• Nacogdoches [1997, Pedernales], A–
• Teatro [1998, Island], B+
• Night and Day [1999, Pedernales], A–
• Me and the Drummer [2000, Luck], A–
• Milk Cow Blues [2000, Island], B
• Rainbow Connection [2001, Island], B+
• Great Divide [2002, Lost Highway], C
• Stars and Guitars [2002, Lost Highway], C+
• 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
• It Always Will Be [2004, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• Outlaws and Angels [2004, Lost Highway], B+(**)
• Countryman [1995–2004, Lost Highway], B
• You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker [2006, Lost Highway], A–
• Songbird [2006, Lost Highway], B
• 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/Wynton Marsalis: Two Men With the Blues [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)
• Moment of Forever [2008, Lost Highway], B+(*)
• w/Asleep at the Wheel: Willie and the Wheel [2009, Bismeaux], A
• Lost Highway [2002–2008, Lost Highway], B
• American Classic [2009, Blue Note], B+(**)
• Country Music [2010, Rounder], B+(*)
• w/Wynton Marsalis: Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles [2009, Blue Note], B+(**)
• Remember Me, Vol. 1 [2011, R&J], B+(*)
• Heroes [2012, Legacy], B+(**)
• Willie's Stash Vol. 2: Willie and the Boys [2011–2012, Legacy], B+(*)
• Let's Face the Music and Dance [2013, Legacy], B+(**)
• Too All the Girls . . . [2013, Legacy], B+(*)
• Band of Brothers [2014, Legacy], A–
• w/Bobbie Nelson ["Sister Bobbie"]: December Day [Willie's Stash, Vol. 1] [(2014), Legacy], B
• w/Merle Haggard: Django and Jimmie [2015, Legacy], A–
• Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin [2016, Legacy], B
• For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price [2016, Legacy], B+(*)
• God's Problem Child [2017, Legacy], B+(**)
• Last Man Standing [2018, Legacy], A–
• My Way [2018, Legacy], B+(**)
• Ride Me Back Home [2019, Legacy], A–
• First Rose of Spring [2020, Legacy], B+(***)
• That's Life [2021, Legacy], B
• The Willie Nelson Family [2021, Legacy], B
• A Beautiful Time [2022, Legacy], A–
• I Don't Know a Thing About Love: The Songs of Harlan Howard [2023, Legacy], B+(**)
• Bluegrass [2023, Legacy], B+(*)
• The Border [2024, Legacy], A–
• Last Leaf on the Tree [2024, Legacy], B+(**)

Jennifer Nettles (1974– )

• That Girl [2014, Mercury Nashville], B

Heidi Newfield

• What Am I Waiting For [2008, Curb], B+(**)

Joe Nichols (1976– )

• Old Things New [2009, Universal South], B+(***)

Nickel Creek [2000–2005]

• Celebrants [2023, Thirty Tigers], B

Jerrod Niemann

• Free the Music [2012, Arista], B+(**)

Kyle Nix

• Lightning on the Mountain and Other Short Stories [2020, self-released], B+(*)

Ian Noe (1990– )

• Between the Country [2019, National Treasury], B+(***)
• River Fools and Mountain Saints [2022, Thirty Tigers], A–

The Notorious Cherry Bombs [2004– ]

• The Notorious Cherry Bombs [2004, Universal South], B+

Mark O'Connor (1961– )

• Soppin' the Gravy [1979, Rounder], B+
• Live in New York [2004, OMAC], B
• Jam Session [2000–2004, OMAC], B
• Markology II [2017–2020, OMAC], B+(*)

Zephaniah OHora

• This Highway [2017, MRI], B+(**)
• Listening to the Music [2020, Last Roundup], A–

Old Crow Medicine Show

• Remedy [2014, ATO], B+(**)
• Volunteer [2018, Columbia Nashville], B+(*)
• Paint This Town [2022, ATO], B
• Jubilee [2023, ATO], B

Jamie O'Neal (1968– )

• Brave [2005, Capitol], B–

Lindi Ortega

• Cigarettes and Truckstops [2012, Last Gang], B+(*)
• Tin Star [2013, Last Gang], B+(**)
• Faded Gloryville [2015, Last Gang], B+(***)

K.T. Oslin (1942–2020)

• 80's Ladies [1987, RCA], B+
• Love in a Small Town [1990, RCA], A
• Greatest Hits: Songs From an Aging Sex Bomb [(1993), RCA], A–

Sam Outlaw (1982– )

• Terra Cotta [2024, Black Hills], B+(*)

Bonnie Owens (1929–2006)

• w/Merle Haggard: Just Between the Two of Us [1966, Capitol], B+(**)

Buck Owens (1929–2006)

• Hot Dog [1988, Capitol], B+
• Live From Austin TX [1988, New West], B+(*)
• 21 #1 Hits: The Ultimate Collection [1963–88, Rhino], A–
• The Buck Owens Collection [1959–90, Rhino, 3 CD], B+

Brad Paisley (1972– )

• Mud on the Tires [2003, Arista Nashville], B+
• Time Well Wasted [2005, Arista Nashville], B+
• 5th Gear [2007, Arista Nashville], B
• American Saturday Night [2009, Arista Nashville], B+(*)
• This Is Country Music [2011, Arista Nashville], B+(*)
• Wheelhouse [2012, Arista Nashville], B
• Moonshine in the Trunk [2014, Arista], B–
• Love and War [2017, Arista Nashville], B

Caroline Parke

• Pause and Pine [2021, self-released], B+(*)

Dolly Parton (1946– )

• Coat of Many Colors [1969–71, RCA Nashville/Legacy], A–
• My Tennessee Mountain Home [1972, RCA Nashville/Legacy], A–
• Jolene [1973, RCA Nashville/Legacy], B
• The Best of Dolly Parton [1971–75, RCA], A
• 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs [1980, RCA Nashville/Legacy], B+(*)
• Greatest Hits [1973–82, RCA], B+
• RCA Country Legends [1967–84, RCA/BMG Heritage], B+
• Love Songs [1974–85, RLG/Legacy], B+(**)
• The RCA Years [1967–86, RCA, 2 CD], B+
• w/Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris: Trio [1987, Warner Brothers], B+
• The Ultimate Dolly Parton [1970–88, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage], B
• w/Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette: Honky Tonk Angels [1993, Columbia], B+(**)
• Hungry Again [1998, Decca], B
• w/Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris: Trio II [1998, Elektra], B
• The Grass Is Blue [1999, Sugar Hill], B+
• The Essential Dolly Parton [1967–2000, RCA/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• Little Sparrow [2001, Sugar Hill], B
• Backwoods Barbie [2008, Dolly], C
• Better Day [2011, Dolly], B
• Blue Smoke [2014, Sony Masterworks], B+(*)
• Run, Rose, Run [2022, Butterfly], B+(**)
• Rockstar [2023, Butterfly/Big Machine], B

Eric Paslay (1983– )

• Eric Paslay [2014, Capitol Nashville], B

Johnny Paycheck (1938–2003)

• The Real Mr. Heartache: The Little Darlin' Years [1964–68, Country Music Foundation], A–
• Johnny Paycheck's Greatest Hits [1974, Epic], B–
• Greatest Hits, Volume 2 [1975–78, Epic], B+(**)
• 16 Biggest Hits [1971–79, Epic], B+(***)
• Mr. Hag Told My Story [1981, Epic], B+(**)

Waylon Payne (1972– )

• Blue Eyes, the Harlot, the Queer, the Pusher and Me [2020, Carnival], B+(***)

Carly Pearce (1990– )

• Every Little Thing [2017, Big Machine], B–
• Carly Pearce [2018–2019, Big Machine], B
• 29 [2021, Big Machine, EP], B+(***)
• 29: Written in Stone [2021, Big Machine], A–
• Hummingbird [2024, Big Machine], B+(***)

Orville Peck (1988– )

• Pony [2019, Sub Pop], B–
• Bronco [2022, Columbia], B+(*)

Gretchen Peters (1957– )

• Blackbirds [2015, Scarlet Letter], B+(*)

Sara Petite

• The Empress [2023, Forty Below], A–

Malin Pettersen (1988– )

• Wildhorse [2020, Die With Your Boots On], B+(**)

Kellie Pickler (1986– )

• 100 Proof [2011, BNA], B+(**)

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– ]

• Jonboy Langford and the Pine Valley Astronauts: Misery Loves Company [1995, Bloodshot], B+
• Salute the Majesty of Bob Wills [1998, Bloodshot], A–
• The Executioner's Last Songs, Volume 1 [2002, Bloodshot], A–
• The Executioner's Last Songs, Volume 2 & 3 [2003, Bloodshot, 2 CD], B+

Pillbox Patti

• Florida [2022, Monument], B+(**)

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–

Dougie Poole

• The Rainbow Wheel of Death [2023, Wharf Cat], B+(*)

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–
• All American Made [2017, Third Man], B+(**)
• Perfectly Imperfect at the Ryman [2018, Loma Vista], B+(***)
• That's How Rumors Get Started [2020, Loma Vista], B+(*)
• Strays [2023, Loma Vista], B+(*)

Ray Price (1926–2013)

• The Essential Ray Price 1951–62 [1951–62, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Hits on Monument [1979, Sony], C+
• The Essential Ray Price [1950–80, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(*)

Charley Pride (1938– )

• There's a Little Bit of Hank in Me [1980, RCA], B+
• 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–

Katie Pruitt (1994– )

• Expectations [2020, Rounder], B+(*)
• Mantras [2024, Rounder], B+(**)

RaeLynn (1994– )

• Baytown [2020, Round Here, EP], B+(**)
• Baytown [2021, Round Here], B+(***)

Marvin Rainwater (1925– )

• Whole Lotta Woman [1956–81, Bear Family], B

Aaron Raitiere

• Single Wide Dreamer [2022, Dinner Time], B+(***)

Willis Alan Ramsey

• Willis Alan Ramsey [1972, Koch], B

Collin Raye (1959– )

• The Best of Collin Raye: Direct Hits [(1997), Epic], B–

Jerry Reed (1937–2008)

• Alabama Wild Man / Explores Guitar Country [1968–69, One Way], C
• Georgia Sunshine / Oh What a Woman [1970–72, One Way], C+

Jim Reeves (1924–64)

• The Essential Jim Reeves [1957–66, RCA], B
• Anthology [1953–68, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage, 2 CD], B+(*)
• The Essential Jim Reeves [1953–68, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(*)

Chase Rice (1985– )

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

Rodney Rice

• Empty Pockets and a Troubled Mind [2014, self-released], B+(**)
• Same Shirt, Different Day [2020, Moody Spring Music], B+(***)

Charlie Rich (1932–95)

• The Legendary Sun Classics [1958–62, Charly], B
• The Fabulous Charlie Rich [1970, Epic], B+(***)
• Feel Like Going Home: The Essential Charlie Rich [1959–91, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• The Essential Charlie Rich [1959–91, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Pictures and Paintings [1992, Sire], B+(***)

John Rich

• Underneath the Same Moon [1998–99, BNA/Legacy], B

Kim Richey (1956– )

• Thorn in My Heart [2013, Yep Roc], B+(**)

Jeannie C. Riley (1945– )

• Harper Valley P.T.A. [1968, Plantation], A–
• Yearbooks and Yesterdays [1969, Plantation], B+(**)

LeAnn Rimes (1982– )

• All-Time Greatest Hits [1996–2007, Curb], C+
• Spitfire [2013, Curb], B+(*)

Jason Ringenberg (1958– )

• Stand Tall [2019, Courageous Chicken], A–
• Rhinestoned [2021, Courageous Chicken], B+(**)

Dennis Robbins

• Man with a Plan [1992, Giant], A–

Marty Robbins (1925–82)

• The Essential Marty Robbins [1951–82, Columbia, 2 CD], B–
• The Essential Marty Robbins [1952–82, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–

Emily Scott Robinson

• American Siren [2021, Oh Boy], B+(***)

Bruce Robison

• Eleven Stories [2006, Sustain], B+(**)
• w/Kelly Willis: Our Year [2014, Premium], B+(***)
• w/Kelly Willis: Beautiful Lie [2019, Next Waltz], B+(**)

Charlie Robison

• Good Times [2004, Dualtone], B+

Carrie Rodriguez (1978– )

• Love and Circumstance [2010, Ninth Street Opus], B+(*)
• w/Ben Kyle: We Still Love Our Country [2011, Ninth Street Opus, EP], B+(*)
• Give Me All You Got [2013, Ninth Street Opus], B+(**)
• Lola [2016, Luz], B+(*)

Kenny Rogers (1938–2020)

• 20 Great Years [1969–80, Reprise], B–

Randy Rogers

• w/Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer, Vol. 1 [2015, Lil' Buddy Toons], B+(***)
• Nothing Shines Like Neon [2016, Tommy Jackson], B+(*)
• w/Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer, Vol. 2 [2020, Lil' Buddy Toons], B+(*)

Daniel Romano (1985– )

• Come Cry With Me [2013, Normaltown], B+(*)
• If I've Only One Time Askin' [2015, New West], B+(*)
• Mosey [2016, New West], B–

Chelle Rose

• Ghost of Browder Holler [2012, Lil' Damsel], B+(**)

Esther Rose

• Safe to Run [2023, New West], B+(**)

Whitney Rose (1986– )

• South Texas Suite [2017, Six Shooter, EP], B+(***)
• Rule 62 [2017, Six Shooter], B+(**)
• We Still Go to Rodeos [2020, MCG], B+(**)
• Rosie [2023, MCG], B+(***)

Alma Russ

• Next Town [2020, self-released], B+(*)
• Fool's Gold [2022, self-released], B+(**)

Darrell Scott (1959– )

• w/Danny Thompson, Kenny Malone: Live in NC [2003, Full Light], B+
• The Invisible Man [2006, Full Light], B
• A Crooked Road [2010, Full Light, 2 CD], B–
• Long Ride Home [2012, Full Light], B
• Darrell Scott Sings the Blues of Hank Williams [2020, Full Light], B
• Jaroso [2020, Full Light], B+(*)

Hillary Scott (1986– )

• Hillary Scott and the Scott Family: Love Remains [2016, Capitol Nashville], B–

Ray Scott (1969– )

• Nowhere Near Done [2020, Jethropolitan, EP], B+(**)

Wayne Scott (1935–2011)

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

The Secret Sisters

• The Secret Sisters [2010, Universal Republic], B+(**)
• Saturn Return [2020, New West], B+(*)

Doug Seegers (1952– )

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

Jeannie Seely (1940– )

• The Seely Style [1966, Monument], B
• Thanks Hank! [1967, Monument], B+(*)
• An American Classic [2020, Curb], B

Aubrie Sellers (1991– )

• New City Blues [2016, Carnival], B+(*)

Shaboozey (1995– )

• Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going [2024, Republic/Empire], B+(*)

Elvie Shane

• Backslider [2021, Wheelhouse], B+(*)

Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020)

• Restless Wind: The Legendary Billy Joe Shaver [1973–87, Razor & Tie], B+
• Shaver: Tramp on Your Street [1993, Zoo], A–
• Shaver: Unshaven: Live at Smith's Olde Bar [1995, Zoo Entertainment], A–
• Shaver: Highway of Life [1996, Justice], B
• Shaver: The Earth Rolls On [2001, New West], B+
• Shaver: Shaver's Jewels: The Best of Shaver [1993–2001, New West], A–
• w/Kinky Friedman: Live Down Under [2002, Omnivore], B+(**)
• Long in the Tooth [2014, Lightning Rod], A–

Blake Shelton (1976– )

• Hillbilly Bone [2010, Warner Brothers, EP], B+(**)
• Red River Blue [2011, Warner Brothers], B
• Texoma Shore [2017, Warner Brothers Nashville], B+(*)

Jean Shepard (1933–2016)

• Honky-Tonk Heroine [1952–64, Country Music Foundation], B+

Ashton Shepherd (1986– )

• Sounds So Good [2008, MCA Nashville], C+
• Where Country Grows [2011, MCA Nashville], B–

Amanda Shires (1982– )

• My Piece of Land [2016, BMG], B+(***)
• To the Sunset [2018, Silver Knife], B+(***)
• Take It Like a Man [2022, ATO], B+(**)

The Shootouts

• Stampede [2023, Soundly Music], B+(***)

Kalie Shorr (1994– )

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

Nick Shoulders

• All Bad [2023, Gar Hole], B+(**)

Red Simpson (1934– )

• The Best of Red Simpson: Country Western Truck Drivin' Singer [1966–73, Razor & Tie], B+

Sturgill Simpson (1978– )

• Metamodern Sounds in Country Music [2014, High Top Mountain], B+(***)
• A Sailor's Guide to Earth [2016, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Sound and Fury [2019, Elektra], B+(***)
• 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–
• The Ballad of Dood and Juanita [2021, High Top Mountain, EP], B+(**)
• Johnny Blue Skies: Passage Du Desir [2024, High Top Mountain], B+(**)

Caitlyn Smith

• Starfire [2018, Monument], B
• High and Low [2023, Monument], B+(*)

Carl Smith (1927–2010)

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

Connie Smith (1941– )

• The Essential Connie Smith [1965–72, RCA], B–
• Long Line of Heartaches [2010, Sugar Hill], A–
• The Cry of the Heart [2021, Fat Possum], B+(**)
• Love, Prison, Wisdom and Heartaches [2024, Fat Possum], B+(**)

Corey Smith (1979– )

• The Broken Record [2011, Average Joe's], B+(*)

Hank Snow (1914–99)

• I'm Movin' On and Other Great Country Hits [1949–56, RCA], A
• 16 Top Tracks [1961–65, RCA], B+(***)
• The Essential Hank Snow [1950–73, RCA], A
• The Essential Hank Snow [1937–84, RCA/Legacy, 2CD], B+(***)

Caroline Spence

• Mint Condition [2019, Rounder], A–
• True North [2022, Rounder], B+(**)

Split Lip Rayfield [1998– ]

• Should Have Seen It Coming [2004, Bloodshot], B

Joe Stamm

• Joe Stamm Band: Wild Man, B+(*)

Chris Stapleton (1978– )

• Traveller [2015, Mercury Nashville], B+(*)
• From a Room: Volume 1 [2017, Mercury Nashville], B+(***)
• From a Room: Volume 2 [2017, Mercury Nashville], B+(**)
• Starting Over [2020, Mercury Nashville], B+(**)
• Higher [2023, Mercury Nashville], B+(*)

The Statler Brothers [1955– ]

• The Best of the Statler Brothers [(1975), Mercury], B

Ray Stevens

• Greatest Hits [(1983), RCA], B–

Gary Stewart (1945–2003)

• You're Not the Woman You Used to Be [1973, MCA], A–
• Out of Hand [1975, Hightone], A
• Steppin' Out [1976, RCA], B
• Your Place or Mine [1977, RCA], B+
• Greatest Hits [1975–81, RCA], A–
• The Essential Gary Stewart [1974–82, RCA], A–
• Brand New [1988, Hightone], B+
• Battleground [1990, Hightone], B+
• 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–

Tamara Stewart

• Woman [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Wynn Stewart (1934–85)

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

George Strait (1952– )

• Strait Country [1981, MCA], B+(**)
• Strait From the Heart [1982, MCA], B
• Right or Wrong [1983, MCA], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits [1981–83, MCA], A–
• Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind [1984, MCA], B+(**)
• Something Special [1985, MCA], A–
• Greatest Hits, Volume Two [(1987), MCA], B+
• The Best of George Strait [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1983–93, MCA Nashville], B+(**)
• 50 Number Ones [1982–2004, MCA Nashville, 2CD], B+(***)
• Troubadour [2008, MCA Nashville], B+(*)
• Twang [2009, MCA Nashville], B
• Here for a Good Time [2011, MCA Nashville], B+(***)
• Honky Tonk Time Machine [2019, MCA Nashville], B

Nora Jane Struthers (1983– )

• Bright Lights, Long Drives, First Words [2020, Blue Pig Music], B+(*)

Marty Stuart (1958– )

• Busy Bee Cafe [1982, Sugar Hill], B–
• The Marty Stuart Party Hit Pack [1995, MCA], B
• Souls' Chapel [2005, Superlatone], B+
• Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions [2010, Sugar Hill], B+(***)
• Saturday Night / Sunday Morning [2014, Superlatone, 2CD], B+(*)
• Way Out West [2017, Superlatone], B
• Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: Altitude [2023, Snakefarm], B

Sugarland [2004– ]

• Love on the Inside [2008, Mercury Nashville], B

The Sundowners [1960–1971]

• Chicago Country Legends [1960–71, Bloodshot Revival], B

Sundy Best

• Feel Good Country [2023, self-released], B+(*)

Doug Supernaw (1960– )

• Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Mind [1994, BNA], B+

Charlie Sutton

• Trout Takes [2022, Chuckwagon, EP], B+(*)

Sunny Sweeney (1976– )

• Concrete [2011, Republic Nashville], B+(*)
• Provoked [2014, Aunt Daddy], B+(*)
• Trophy [2017, Aunt Daddy], B+(***)
• Recorded Live at the Machine Shop Recording Studio [2020, Aunt Daddy], A–
• Married Alone [2022, Aunt Daddy], B+(***)

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–
• Blackjack Choir [1977, Capitol], B+
• Ain't It Something [1977, Capitol], B+
• Love Songs and the Blues [1989, Bear Family], B
• Live [1979, Bear Family], B+
• Woody Guthrie and Songs of My Oklahoma Home [2000, Cimarron], B+
• Nashville City Blues [2000, Cimarron], B+
• Touchstones [2002, Cimarron], A–
• Journey: The Second Voyage [2009, Cimarron], B+(*)
• Heartsong [2009, Cimarron], B+(**)

Aaron Lee Tasjan (1986– )

• Silver Tears [2016, New West], B
• Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! [2021, New West], B

Brit Taylor

• Kentucky Blue [2023, Cut a Shine], B+(***)

Willy Tea Taylor

• Willy Tea Taylor and the Fellership: The Great Western Hangover [2023, self-released], B+(**)

The Tender Things

• How You Make a Fool [2020, Spaceflight], B+(*)

Texas Tornados [1989–1999]

• Texas Tornados [1990, Reprise], B+
• Live From Austin TX [1990, New West], B+(**)
• The Best of Texas Tornados [(1993), Reprise], A–
• ¡Esta Bueno! [2010, Bismeaux], B+(*)

Hank Thompson (1925–2007)

• Radio Broadcasts 1952 [1952, Flyright], B+
• Hank World [1954, Bloodshot], A–
• Dance Ranch / Songs for Rounders [1957–59, Koch], B+
• At the Golden Nugget [1961, Liberty], B+
• 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–
• Seven Decades [2000, Hightone], B+
• In the Mood for Hank [(2000), Jasmine], B+

Thompson Square [2011– ]

• Thompson Square [2011, Stoney Creek], C–

Paul Thorn (1964– )

• Pimps and Preachers [2010, Perpetual Obscurity], B+(*)
• Too Blessed to Be Stressed [2014, Perpetual Obscurity], B+(**)

Pam Tillis (1957– )

• Sweetheart's Dance [1994, Arista], B
• Rhinestoned [2007, Stellar Cat], B+(**)
• Looking for a Feeling [2020, Stellar Cat], B+(*)

Floyd Tillman (1914–2003)

• Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1939–44, MCA], B+
• 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–
• Ultimate Aaron Tippin [1990–97, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage], B+(***)
• In Overdrive [2009, Country Crossing], B+(**)

Lucky Tomblin

• The Lucky Tomblin Band [2003, Texas Works], B+

Josie Toney

• Extra [2023, Like You Mean It], B+(**)

Zach Top

• Cold Beer and Country Music [2024, Leo33], B+(**)

Tenille Townes

• The Lemonade Stand [2020, Columbia Nashvile], B+(**)

Rhonda Towns

• I Wanna Be Loved by You [2005, Dawn], B+(**)

Merle Travis (1917–83)

• Merle Travis 1944–1949: Unreleased Radio Transcriptions [1944–49, Country Routes], B
• Hot Pickin' [1943–52, Proper, 2CD], A–
• Sweet Temptation: The Best of Merle Travis 1946–1953 [1946–53, Razor & Tie], A–
• Walkin' the Strings [1960, Capitol], B+
• 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–
• High Lonesome [1991, Warner Brothers], B+
• Greatest Hits, Volume One [(1992), Warner Brothers], A
• Greatest Hits, Volume Two [(1992), Warner Brothers], A–
• This Is Me [1994, Warner Brothers], B+
• Trail of Memories: The Randy Travis Anthology [1985–99, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Rise and Shine [2002, Warner Brothers], C
• Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am [2012, Warner Brothers], B
• Influence Vol. 2: The Man I Am [2012, Warner Brothers], B+(**)

The Trishas

• High, Wide and Handsome [2012, self-released], B+(*)

Ernest Tubb (1914–84)

• The Texas Troubadour [1936–52, Proper, 4 CD], B+
• w/Loretta Lynn: Mr. and Mrs. Used to Be [1965, Decca], B
• 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
• w/Loretta Lynn: Singin' Again, B+(**)

Tanya Tucker (1958– )

• The Upper 48 Hits 1972–1997 [1972–97, Raven, 2 CD], B
• My Turn [2009, Saguaro Road], A–
• While I'm Livin' [2019, Fantasy], B+(**)
• Sweet Western Sound [2023, Fantasy], B+(**)

Josh Turner (1977– )

• Country State of Mind [2020, MCA Nashville], B+(**)

Turnpike Troubadours [2007– ]

• Turnpike Troubadours [2015, Bossier City], B
• A Long Way From Your Heart [2017, Bossier City], B
• A Cat in the Rain [2023, Bossier City], B

Shania Twain (1965– )

• The Woman in Me [1995, Mercury], B
• Come on Over [1997, Mercury], B+
• Up! [2002, Universal, 2 CD], B–

Conway Twitty (1933–93)

• The Best of Conway Twitty, Vol. 1: Rockin' Years [(1991), Mercury], B
• w/Loretta Lynn: Lead Me On [1972, Decca], B+(**)
• w/Loretta Lynn: Louisiana Woman / Mississippi Man [1973, MCA], B+(***)
• 20 Greatest Hits [1969–80, MCA], B+
• w/Loretta Lynn: Two's a Party [1981, MCA], B
• 25 Number Ones [1958–86, MCA Nashville], A–
• w/Loretta Lynn: The Definitive Collection [1970–88, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A–
• The Best of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1971–88, MCA Nashville], B+(***)
• The Best of Conway Twitty [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1958–90, MCA], B+
• Gold [1958–91, MCA Nashville, 2 CD], A–

Carrie Underwood (1983– )

• Carnival Ride [2005, Arista Nashville], C
• Greatest Hits: Decade #1 [2005–2014, Arista Nashville, 2CD], C–
• Storyteller [2015, 19/Arista Nashville], B–

Keith Urban (1967– )

• Ripcord [2016, Capitol Nashville], B

Patricia Vonne

• Guitars and Castanets [2005, CoraZong], B+

Morgan Wade (1994– )

• Reckless [2021, Ladylike], A–
• Psychopath [2023, Ladylike/RCA], A–
• Obsessed [2024, Ladylike/RCA Nashville], A–

Porter Wagoner (1927–2007)

• Misery Loves Company [1954–69, Masked Weasel], B+(***)
• 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–
• w/Dolly Parton: Lassoes and Spurs [(1992), RCA], B+
• Wagonmaster [2007, Anti-], B+(***)

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–
• They'll Never Keep Us Down [2020, Oh Boy, EP], B+(***)
• No Regular Dog [2022, Oh Boy], B+(***)
• There's Always a Song [2024, Oh Boy], B+(***)

Joshua Ray Walker

• See You Next Time [2021, State Fair], B+(**)

Colter Wall (1995– )

• Colter Wall [2017, Young Mary's], A–
• Songs of the Plains [2018, Young Mary's], B+(**)
• Western Swing and Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs [2020, La Honda], B+(**)
• Little Songs [2023, Black Hole/La Honda], B+(***)

Alice Wallace

• Into the Blue [2019, Rebelle Road], B+(*)

Morgan Wallen

• One Thing at a Time [2023, Big Loud], B+(*)

Don Walser (1934–2006)

• Rolling Stone from Texas [1994, Watermelon], A–

Wandering Eyes [1998– ]

• Songs of Forbidden Love [1998, Lazy Sob], B+(**)

Becky Warren

• War Surplus [2016, self-released], A–
• Undesirable [2018, self-released], A–
• The Sick Season [2020, Becky Warren], B+(***)

Riley Watkins

• Riley: Grandma's Roadhouse [1970, Delmore Recording Society], B

Dale Watson (1962– )

• Cheatin' Heart Attack [1995, Hightone], B+
• I Hate These Songs [1997, Hightone], B+
• The Truckin' Sessions, Vol. 3 [2014, Red River], B+(***)
• Call Me Insane [2015, Red House], B+(**)

Bob Wayne

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

Dallas Wayne (1956– )

• Coldwater, Tennessee [2022, Audium/BFD], B+(*)

Kitty Wells (1918– )

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

Dottie West (1932–91)

• The Essential Dottie West [1963–74, RCA], B+(**)

Speedy West (1924– )

• w/Jimmy Bryant: Stratosphere Boogie: The Flaming Guitars of Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant [(1995), Razor & Tie], B+

Dee White

• Southern Gentleman [2019, Easy Eye Sound/Warner Music Nashville], B+(**)

Keith Whitley (1955–89)

• I Wonder Do You Think of Me [1989, RCA], A–
• The Essential Keith Whitley [1984–95, RCA], B+

Hailey Whitters

• The Dream [2020, Pigasus], B+(**)
• Raised [2022, Big Loud/Pigasus], A–
• I'm in Love [2023, Big Loud/Pigasus, EP], B+(**)

Cecily Wilborn

• Kuntry Gurl Playlist [2024, self-released], B+(*)

Don Williams (1939–2017)

• w/Pozo Seco Singers: The Little Darlin' Sound of Don Williams [1970, Koch], D+
• The Best of Don Williams, Vol. 2 [1975–78, MCA], B+(***)
• 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–
• Reflections [2014, Sugar Hill], B+(*)

Hank Williams (1923–53)

• Rare Demos: First to Last [(1990), Country Music Foundation], B+
• 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–
• Beyond the Sunset [1950–52, Mercury], B+
• 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+
• Turn Back the Years: The Essential Hank Williams Collection [1947–52, Mercury/Chronicles, 3 CD], B+

Hank Williams Jr. (1949– )

• Hank Williams Jr. and Friends [1976, Polydor], A–
• Rich White Honky Blues [2022, Easy Eye Sound], B+(***)

Hank Williams III (1972– )

• Risin' Outlaw [1999, Curb], B+
• Lovesick, Broke and Driftin' [2002, Curb], B+
• Straight to Hell [2006, Bruc, 2 CD], A–
• Damn Right, Rebel Proud [2008, Sidewalk], B+(***)
• Rebel Within [2010, Sidewalk], B+(**)
• Ramblin' Man [1999–2010, Curb, EP], B+(*)
• Hillbilly Joker [2011, Curb], B–
• Ghost to a Ghost / Gutter Town [2011, Hank3, 2CD], B+(**)

Hank Williams IV (1998– )

• Honky Tonk Habit [2023, Lone Star Reserve, EP], B+(*)

Holly Williams (1981– )

• Here With Me [2009, Mercury Nashville], B
• The Highway [2013, Georgiana], B+(*)

Tessy Lou Williams

• Tessy Lou Williams [2020, Tessy Lou Williams], B+(**)

Jess Williamson

• Time Ain't Accidental [2023, Mexican Summer], B+(***)

Kelly Willis (1968– )

• Well Traveled Love [1990, MCA], B+
• Bang Bang [1991, MCA], B+
• Kelly Willis [1993, MCA], B
• What I Deserve [1999, Rykodisc], B
• Easy [2002, Rykodisc], B
• w/Bruce Robison: Cheater's Game [2013, Premium/Thirty Tigers], B+(***)
• Back Being Blue [2018, Premium], B+(*)
• w/Melissa Carper, Brennen Leigh: Wonder Women of Country [2024, Brooklyn Basement, EP], B+(**)

Gretchen Wilson (1973– )

• Here for the Party [2004, Epic], B+
• All Jacked Up [2005, Epic], B+
• One of the Boys [2007, Sony/BMG], A–
• I Got Your Country Right Here [2010, Redneck], B–
• Right on Time [2013, Redneck], B–
• Under the Covers [2013, Redneck], B

Jamie Lin Wilson

• Jumping Over Rocks [2018, self-released], B+(**)

Lainey Wilson (1992– )

• Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' [2021, Broken Bow], B+(***)
• Bell Bottom Country [2022, Broken Bow], B+(***)
• Whirlwind [2024, BBR], B+(***)

Stephen Wilson Jr.

• Søn of Dad [2023, Big Loud], A–

Lee Ann Womack (1966– )

• I Hope You Dance [2000, MCA], A–
• Greatest Hits [1997–2002, MCA Nashville], B
• The Way I'm Livin' [2014, Sugar Hill/Welk], A–
• The Lonely, the Lonesome and the Gone [2017, ATO], B+(**)

Matt Woods

• With Love From Brushy Mountain [2014, self-released], B+(***)

Charlie Worsham (1985– )

• Beginning of Things [2017, Warner Bros. Nashville], B

Wylie and the Wild West [1992– ]

• Hooves of the Horses [2004, Western Jubilee], B

Tammy Wynette (1942–98)

• D-I-V-O-R-C-E [1968, Koch], B+
• Stand By Your Man [1969, Epic], A–
• Anniversary: Twenty Years of Hits [(1987), Epic], A–

Tom Wurth

• Tom Wurth [2006, Aspirion], B

Jaime Wyatt

• Felony Blues [2017, Forty Below, EP], B+(*)
• Neon Cross [2020, New West], B+(*)
• Feel Good [2023, New West], B

Trisha Yearwood (1964– )

• Hearts in Armor [1992, MCA], B+
• Jasper County [2005, MCA Nashville], C–
• Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love [2007, Big Machine], B–

Dwight Yoakam (1956– )

• Guitars Cadillacs Etc. Etc. [1986, Reprise], B
• Buenos Noches From a Lonely Room [1988, Reprise], B+
• Live From Austin TX [1988, New West], B+(**)
• Just Lookin' for a Hit [1986–89, Reprise], B+(***)
• If There Was a Way [1990, Reprise], B+
• This Time [1993, Reprise], A–
• Dwight Live [1994, Rhino Flashback], B+(**)
• Last Chance for a Thousand Years: Dwight Yoakam's Greatest Hits From the 90's [1990–99, Reprise], A–
• Tomorrow's Sounds Today [2000, Reprise], B+
• The Very Best of Dwight Yoakam [1986–2000, Rhino/Reprise], A–
• Dwight's Used Records [1993–2004, Koch], B
• Dwight Sings Buck [2007, New West], B+(**)
• 3 Pears [2012, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Second Hand Heart [2015, Warner Brothers], B

Chris Young (1985– )

• Neon [2011, RCA], B+(*)

Faron Young (1932–96)

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

Bailey Zimmerman (2000– )

• Religiously: The Album [2023, Warner Nashville], B+(**)

Various Artists

• Across the Great Divide: Songs of Jo Carol Pierce [1992, Dejadisc], B–
• 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–
• Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn [2010, Columbia], B+(*)
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age [1935–53, Columbia], A–
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes [1946–61, Columbia], A
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 3: Americana [1954–84, Columbia], B+
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 4: The Nashville Sound [1953–73, Columbia], B+
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 5: A New Tradition [1967–87, Columbia], B+(**)
• From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music [1927–95, Warner Brothers, 3 CD], B
• Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams [2017, Slate Creek], B+(***)
• 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 Fever, Vol. 2: Legends of Honky Tonk [(1995), Rhino], B+
• Hillbilly Fever, Vol. 4: Legends of the West Coast [1941–59, Rhino], B
• Hillbilly Holiday [(1988), Rhino], B
• Hillbilly Music ... Thank God!, Vol. 1 [(1989), Bug], A–
• Kin: Songs by Mary Karr and Rodney Crowell [2012, Vanguard], B+(**)
• King of the Road: A Tribute to Roger Miller [2018, BMG, 2CD], B+(**)
• Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver [2022, New West], A–
• Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers [2003, Universal South], B–
• Look Again to the Wind: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited [2014, Masterworks], B+(**)
• The Lost Notebooks of Hank Wiliams [2011, Egyptian/Columbia], B+(**)
• Lowe Country: The Songs of Nick Lowe [2012, Fiesta Red], B
• Now That's What I Call Music: Outlaw Country [1968–2015, NOW], B+(***)
• Outlaws and Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s [1971–79, Legacy, 2CD], B+(**)
• Real: A Tribute to Tom T. Hall [1997, Delmore], B–
• Something Borrowed, Something New: A Tribute to John Anderson [2022, Easy Eye Sound], B+(**)
• The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute [1997, Columbia], A–
• Southern Family [2016, Elektra/Low Country Sound], B+(**)
• Swing West! Vol. 1: Bakersfield [(1999), Razor & Tie], A–
• Swing West! Vol. 2: Guitar Slingers [1951–72, Razor & Tie], B
• Swing West! Vol. 3: Western Swing [1945–58, Razor & Tie], B+
• Ten in Texas [2005, Icehouse Music], B+
• Texas Music, Vol. 2: Western Swing & Honky Tonk [1934–76, Rhino], A
• This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark [2011, Icehouse, 2CD], B+(***)
• Timeless: Hank Williams [2001, Lost Highway], A–
• Tulare Dust: A Songwriter's Tribute to Merle Haggard [1994, HighTone], A–
• The Unbroken Circle: The Musical Heritage of the Carter Family [2004, Dualtone], B
• Uprooted: The Best of Roots Country Singer / Songwriters [1998, Shanachie], B+
• A Western Jubilee: Songs and Stories of the American West [1995–2004, Dualtone], B
• Why the Hell Not . . . The Songs of Kinky Friedman [2006, Sustain], B+(*)