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38 Special
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A Thousand Horses
Aaron Lewis
Alabama
Allman Brothers Band, The
Amazing Rhythm Aces
Atlantic Rhythm Section
B
Bacon Brothers, The
Band Perry, The
Band, The
Beau Brumes, The
Big & Rich
Billy “Crash” Caddock
Blackberry Smoke
Blackfoot
Blue Rodeo
Bob Dylan
Bob Woodruff
Brad Paisley
Brantley Gilbert
Brothers Osborne
Buffalo Springfield
Byrds The
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Carrie Underwood
Charlie Daniels
Chris Knight
Chris Stapleton
Clarence White
Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
Cowboy
Crazy Horse
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Crosby, Stills and Nash
D
D.A.D.
Dallas Smith
Darius Rucker
Desert Rose Band, The
Dillard & Clark
Dixie Chicks
Doobie Brothers, The
Dr. Hook
Drive-By Truckers
E
Eagles
Eddie Rabbit
Elvis Presley
Emmy Lou Harris
Erin Church
Everly Brothers, The
F
Fifth on the Floor
Firefall
First National Band, The
Flying Burrito Brothers, The
G
Gene Clar
Gin Blossoms
Glen Campbell
Goose Creek Symphony
Gordon Lightfoot
Gram Parsons
Grateful Dead, The
Griffin Layne
H
Hank Williams III
Hank Williams, Jr.
I
International Submarine Band
J
J.D. Souther
Jason & the Scorchers
Jason Aldean
Jayhawks, The
Jimmy Buffet
John Fogerty
John Hiatt
Johnny Cash
Justin Moore
K
Keith Urban
Kenny Rogers
Kentucky Headhunters, The
Kid Rock
Kip Moore
L
Linda Ronstadt
Little Feat
Loggins and Messina
Lynyrd Skynyrd
M
Mac Davis
Marshall Tucker Band, The
Martina McBride
Mason Profitt
Michael Nesmith
My Morning Jacket
N
Nashville West
Neil Young
New Riders of the Purple Sage
Nick Lowe
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The
O
Old 97s
Outlaws, The
Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The
P
Pirates of the Mississippi
Poco
Pure Prairie League
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R
Rascal Flatts
Ricky Nelson
Rockingbirds, The
Ry Cooder
S
Sheryl Crow
Social Distortion
Southern Pacific
Steve Earle
Sugarland
T
Ted Nugent
Tractors, The
Travis Tritt
U
Uncle Kracker
Uncle Tupelo
V
W
Warumpi Band
Waylon Jennings
Whiskey Myers
Whiskeytown
Whybirds, The
Wilco
Wolverines, The
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Zac Brown Band
Alabama
Alabama is one of the most successful country rock bands of all time, known for blending Southern rock and traditional country. Their hits like “Mountain Music,” “Dixieland Delight,” and “Song of the South” helped define country music in the 1980s. With their rich harmonies and catchy melodies, Alabama’s sound brought country rock to mainstream success.
The Allman Brothers Band
Pioneers of Southern rock, The Allman Brothers Band mixed blues, jazz, and country influences into their unique sound. Known for their improvisational style and extended jams, hits like “Ramblin’ Man” and “Midnight Rider” became classics. Their landmark album At Fillmore East (1971) is widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums in rock history.
The Eagles
The Eagles are synonymous with country rock, blending mellow rock and country music in the 1970s. Their 1976 album Hotel California became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Hits like “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” and “Hotel California” showcase their mastery of storytelling, harmonies, and a smooth fusion of country and rock.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is a Southern rock legend, famous for their gritty sound and iconic anthems. Songs like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” have become cultural touchstones. Their mix of country, blues, and rock, combined with powerful guitar riffs and lyrics about Southern life, made them one of the defining bands of the genre.
The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band is known for their fusion of country rock, jazz, and blues. Songs like “Can’t You See” and “Fire on the Mountain” helped establish them as Southern rock staples. Their mix of country instrumentation, like fiddles and flutes, with rock elements, set them apart in the 1970s.