10 Country Stars Who Are Major Trendsetters
The Dixie Chicks
Lead singer Natalie Maines
and sisters Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robinson started The Dixie
Chicks in 1989 in Dallas, Texas. After some time, their unique voice
combinations and ability to play several instruments catapulted them to the top
of the country music industry. In the 1990s and early 2000s, they were key
trendsetters in the music industry.
Leann Rimes
Leann Rimes started her professional country
music career at the age of 13, becoming the youngest country star since Tanya
Tucker. Since that time, her career has had many ups and downs. With a number
of awards
Kacey Musgraves
Long before she was known within the country
music industry, Kacey Musgraves was releasing music on her own. Before she
participated on USA's television show "Nashville Star," Musgraves
self-released three albums. Since that time, she has garnered
Shawna Thompson
Shawna Thompson, one half
of Thompson Squared, first entered the mainstream country music genre in 2010.
With her husband, Keifer, she has released two albums. Thompson has not earned
as much fame as some of her female country music counterparts, but she is an
up-and-coming performer that many fans are watching.
Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles and her
counterpart Kristian Bush make up the country music duo Sugarland. In 2006, the
duo earned a Grammy award for Best New Artist. Since that time, the pair has
continued to make waves in the industry with their catchy lyrics and
unforgettable melodies. Nettles tends to take on the public face of the group.
Hillary Scott
As co-lead singer of Lady
Antebellum, Hillary Scott finds herself front and center when it comes to
representing the group. Since they formed the group in 2006, Lady Antebellum
has turned into a favorite group across the country. Their top hits include
"I Run to You" and "American Honey."
Kellie Pickler
After getting her start on
"American Idol," Kellie Pickler became a mainstay in the country
music industry. Her song "Red High Heels" garnered substantial
popularity and propelled her into a household name. After receiving a ranking
as one of the best "American Idol" alumni and making waves on
"Dancing with the Stars," Pickler continues to rise in country music.
Faith Hill
Faith Hill was one of the
first female performers that helped turn country music into a mainstream music
genre. Throughout her career and marriage to Tim McGraw, she has exemplified
country music as a sweet and down-to-earth performer. She even served as the
voice of Sunday Night Football by singing the opening song.
Taylor Swift
From surprising women at
their bridal showers to topping the charts, Taylor Swift is a household name.
Although she got her start as a sweet, down-to-earth country music star, she
has blurred the lines and become a bit of a pop star as her career continues.
Swift has dated many high-profile celebrities, raising her star status in the
process.
Miranda Lambert
With her long blonde locks
and sweet country twang, Miranda Lambert has risen to the top as one of the
best female country singers. Her marriage to fellow country star Blake Shelton
has elevated both their careers and kept them in the spotlight. Because of her
natural beauty and sensible style, she serves as a major influence in the
industry.