Country

Trace Adkins (1962– )

• Chrome [2001, Capitol], 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

Terry Allen (1943– )

• Lubbock (On Everything) [1979, Sugar Hill], A–
• Human Remains [1996, Sugar Hill], 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+(*)

Eddy Arnold (1918– )

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

Asleep at the Wheel [1970– ]

• A Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys [1993, Capitol], B
• Ride with Bob [1999, Dreamworks], A–
• Remembers the Alamo [2003, Shout], B–

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–

The Avett Brothers

• Emotionalism [2007, Ramseur], C

Bad Livers [1992– ]

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

Kathie Baillie

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

Bobby Bare (1935– )

• The Best of Bobby Bare [1962–69, Razor & Tie], B+
• Drunk and Crazy [1980, Columbia], B

Bobby Bare, Jr.

• From the End of Your Leash [2004, Bloodshot], B+

Mandy Barnett (1975– )

• Mandy Barnett [1996, Asylum], B+
• I've Got a Right to Cry [1999, Sire], A–

The Bellamy Brothers [1958– ]

• Greatest Hits [1982, MCA], B+

Dierks Bentley

• Dierks Bentley [2003, Capitol], B+

Crystal Bernard

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

Big and Rich [2004– ]

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

Clint Black (1962– )

• Killin' Time [1989, RCA], B+
• The Hard Way [1992, RCA], B
• Spend My Time [2004, Equity Music], C–

Suzy Bogguss (1956– )

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

Debby Boone (1956– )

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

BR5–49 [1996– ]

• BR5–49 [1996, Arista], B+

Spady Brannan

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

• Greatest Hits [1991–97, Arista], B+

Junior Brown

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

Marty Brown (1965– )

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

Johnny Bush (1935– )

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

Stacy Dean Campbell (1967– )

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

Laura Cantrell

• Not the Tremblin' Kind [2000, Diesel Only], B+
• When the Roses Bloom Again [2002, Diesel Only], B+

Hayes Carll

• Little Rock [2004, Highway 87], A–
• Trouble in Mind [2008, Lost Highway], A–

Mary Chapin Carpenter (1958– )

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

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–
• Hymns by Johnny Cash [1959, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Now, There Was a Song! [1960, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison [1968, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• At San Quentin (The Complete 1969 Concert) [1969, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• At San Quentin (Legacy Edition) [1969, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD+DVD], B+(**)
• America: A 200-Year Salute in Story and Song [1972, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Johnny Cash Children's Album [1971–73, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Life [1958–77, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Ultimate Gospel [1957–81, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Personal File [1973–82, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• w/June Carter Cash: 16 Biggest Hits [1964–83, Columbia/Legacy], B
• The Essential Johnny Cash [1955–83, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A
• Columbia Records 1958–1986 [1958–86, Columbia], A–
• The Great Lost Performance [1990, Mercury/Chronicles], B+(***)
• 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, 4 CD], A
• Unearthed [1994–2003, American/Lost Highway, 5 CD], B+
• My Mother's Hymn Book [2003, American/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–

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

Kenny Chesney

• The Road and the Radio [2005, BNA], C+

Mark Chesnutt (1963– )

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

Guy Clark (1941– )

• Old No. 1 [1975, Sugar Hill], A–
• The Essential Guy Clark [1975–78, RCA], B+
• Old Friends [1989, Sugar Hill], B
• Boats to Build [1992, Elektra], B
• Workbench Songs [2006, Dualtone], B+

Terri Clark (1968– )

• Greatest Hits 1994–2004 [1994–2004, Mercury], B+

Cowboy Jack Clement (1931– )

• Guess Things Happen That Way [2004, Dualtone], 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

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+

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

Elizabeth Cook (1972– )

• Balls [2007, Thirty Tigers], A–

Floyd Cramer (1933–97)

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

Roger Creager

• Live Across Texas [2004, Dualtone], B

Rodney Crowell (1950– )

• 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–
• The Essential Rodney Crowell [1981–2004, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Outsider [2005, Columbia], 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+

Charlie Daniels (1936– )

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

Skeeter Davis (1931– )

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

Jimmy Dean (1928– )

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

The Derailers [1994– ]

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

Joe Diffie (1958– )

• 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

Dave Dudley (1928– )

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

Steve Earle (1955– )

• Guitar Town [1986, MCA], 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+
• 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+(***)

Stoney Edwards (1937– )

• Stoney Edwards/She's My Rock [1971–73, Hux], B+(***)
• Poor Folks Stick Together: The Best of Stoney Edwards [(1998), Razor & Tie], A–

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 [1992, 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+(**)

Charlie Feathers (1932–98)

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

Narvel Felts (1938– )

• Narvel the Marvel [1976, Dot], B

Freddy Fender (1937– )

• Are You Ready for Freddy [1975, Dot], B+
• Rock 'n' Country [1976, Dot], B+
• Lone Star: The Best of Freddy Fender [(1999), Music Club], A–

The Flatlanders [1972– ]

• More a Legend than a Band [1972, Rounder], A–
• Now Again [2002, New West], B+
• Wheels of Fortune [2004, New West], 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–

Red Foley (1910–68)

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

Tennessee Ernie Ford (1919–91)

• 16 Tons of Boogie [(1990), Rhino], B

The Forester Sisters [1985– ]

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

Kinky Friedman (1944– )

• Sold American [1973, Vanguard], A–
• Last of the Jewish Cowboys: The Best of Kinky Friedman [1973–2003, Shout! Factory], 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

• Country Love Songs [1996, Bloodshot], A–
• Let's Kill Saturday Night [1998, Geffen], B–
• Georgia Hard [2005, Yep Roc], A–

Danny Gatton (1945–94)

• 88 Elmire Street [1991, Elektra], B

Mary Gauthier

• Mercy Now [2005, Lost Highway], A–
• Between Daylight and Dark [2007, Lost Highway], B+(***)

Bobbie Gentry (1944– )

• Chickasaw County Child: The Artistry of Bobbie Gentry [1967–74, Shout Factory], C+

Don Gibson (1928– )

• RCA Country Legends [1958–66, Buddha], A–
• All-Time Greatest Hits [(1990), RCA], A

Vince Gill (1957– )

• The Essential Vince Gill [1983–88, RCA], 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–

Johnny Gimble (1926– )

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

Nanci Griffith (1953– )

• 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+

Merle Haggard (1937– )

• A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World [1970, Koch], B+
• The Way It Was in '51 [1978, Capitol], B+
• More of the Best [1963–81, Rhino], A
• w/Willie Nelson: Pancho and Lefty [1982, Columbia], B+
• The Ultimate Collection [1966–83, Hip-O], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1985, New West], A–
• His Greatest and His Best [1977–85, MCA], B
• The Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years [1981–87, Epic/Legacy], A–
• The Capitol Collector's Series [(1990), Capitol], A
• 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, Vol. 1 [2001, Epitaph], B+
• Like Never Before [2003, Hag], A–
• Hag: The Best of Merle Haggard [1966–2005, Capitol], A
• The Bluegrass Sessions [2007, McCoury], B+(*)

Tom T. Hall (1936– )

• 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
• Faster Horses [1976, Mercury], A–
• The Essential Tom T. Hall: The Story Songs [1968–84, Mercury], A+
• 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+

Emmylou Harris (1949– )

• Pieces of the Sky [1975, Reprise], B–
• Luxury Liner [1977, Reprise], B+
• Profile: The Best of Emmylou Harris [1975–78, Reprise], A–
• 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 [2005–8, Nonesuch], B+(***)

Collin Herring

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

The Highwaymen [1985– ]

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

Johnny Horton (1925–60)

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

Alan Jackson (1958– )

• Who I Am [1994, Arista], B+
• The Greatest Hits Collection [1989–95, Arista], A–
• Drive [2002, Arista], B+
• 16 Biggest Hits [1989–2002, Arista Nashville/Legacy], A–
• What I Do [2004, Arista Nashville], B+(***)

Stonewall Jackson (1932– )

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

Wanda Jackson (1937– )

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

Sonny James (1929– )

• Young Love: The Classic Hits of Sonny James [1953–71, Razor & Tie], 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
• The Essential Waylon Jennings [1968–94, RCA], B
• Nashville Rebel [1958–95, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 4 CD], A–

George Jones (1931– )

• The Best of George Jones, Vol. 1: Hardcore Honky Tonk [1955–59, Mercury], A–
• Cup of Loneliness: The Classic Mercury Years [1955–59, Mercury, 2 CD], A
• The Best of George Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1955–62, Mercury], A
• Homecoming in Heaven [1962, Razor & Tie], B
• George Jones Sings Bob Wills [1962, Razor & Tie], B
• Hank, Bob and Me [1962, Fuel 2000], B+
• w/Melba Montgomery: Vintage Collections [1963–64, Capitol], A–
• 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+
• 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 [(1984), Epic], B+
• Love Songs [1972–86, Epic/Legacy], B+
• First Time Live! [1987, Epic], B
• Super Hits [1972–85, Epic], A–
• Super Hits, Vol. 2 [1972–88, Epic], A–
• 16 Biggest Hits [1972–88, Epic/Legacy], A–
• The Spirit of Country: The Essential George Jones [1955–88, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• One Woman Man [1989, Epic], B+
• Walls Can Fall [1992, MCA], A–
• High-Tech Redneck [1993, MCA], B
• w/Tammy Wynette: One [1995, 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+(*)

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– )

• Shock'n Y'All [2003, Dreamworks], C+
• Greatest Hits 2 [1999–2004, Dreamworks], C–

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– )

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

The Kinleys

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

Chris Knight

• The Trailer Tapes [1996, Drifter's Church], A–
• 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–

Kris Kristofferson (1936– )

• The Essential Kris Kristofferson [1969–99, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–

K.D. Lang (1961– )

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

Miranda Lambert

• Crazy Ex-Girlfriend [2007, Sony/BMG Nashville], A–

Blaine Larsen

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

Brenda Lee (1944– )

• The Best of Brenda Lee (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1959–63, MCA], A–
• The Brenda Lee Story: Her Greatest Hits [1956–69, MCA], A–
• The Definitive Collection [1957–79, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], B+(***)

Linda Gail Lewis (1947– )

• International Affair [1990, New Rose], B+

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

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+

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+

Loretta Lynn (1935– )

• Country Music Hall of Fame [1961–76, MCA], A
• The Definitive Collection [1964–78, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A–
• w/Conway Twitty: The Very Best of Loretta and Conway [(1979), MCA], A–
• 20 Greatest Hits [1965–81, MCA], A+
• Honky Tonk Girl [1960–88, MCA, 3 CD], A–
• Van Lear Rose [2004, Interscope], A–

Shelby Lynne (1968– )

• I Am Shelby Lynne [2000, Mercury], A–
• Just a Little Lovin' [2008, Lost Highway], 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

Joe Maphis (1921–86)

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

Antsy McClain (1962– )

• Trailercana [2007, DPR], *

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–

Tim McGraw (1967– )

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

McKay Brothers

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

James McMurtry (1962– )

• Candyland [1992, Columbia], B+(*)
• Childish Things [2005, Compadre], A–
• Just Us Kids [2008, Lightning Rod], A–

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–

Julie Miller (1956– )

• Broken Things [1999, Hightone], B+

Roger Miller (1936–95)

• All Time Greatest Hits [1964–85, Mercury/Chronicles], A–
• King of the Road: The Genius of Roger Miller [1957–86, Mercury, 3 CD], A
• The Best of Roger Miller, Vol. 2: King of the Road [(1992), Mercury], A

Ronnie Milsap (1944– )

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

George Morgan (1925–75)

• Room Full of Roses: The George Morgan Collection [(1996), Razor & Tie], 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, Sugar Hill], A–

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–
• Nite Life: Greatest Hits and Rare Tracks [1959–71, Rhino], A+
• 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 [1978, Columbia/Legacy], A
• 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/Webb Pierce: In the Jailhouse Now [1982, Columbia], A–
• 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+
• 16 Biggest Hits [1975–89, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Live From Austin TX [1990, New West], B+(*)
• 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+
• Moonlight Becomes You [1994, Justice], B+
• w/Curtis Potter: Six Hours at Pedernales [1994, Step One], 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+
• The Essential Willie Nelson [1961–2003, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A
• w/Ray Price: Run That By Me One More Time [2003, Lost Highway], A–
• Countryman [2005, Lost Highway], B
• You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker [2006, Lost Highway], A–
• w/Merle Haggard, Ray Price: Last of the Breed [2007, Lost Highway, 2 CD], A–
• w/Wynton Marsalis: Two Men With the Blues [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)
• Moment of Forever [2008, Lost Highway], B+(*)

The Notorious Cherry Bombs [2004– ]

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

Mark O'Connor (1961– )

• Soppin' the Gravy [1979, Rounder], B+

Jamie O'Neal (1968– )

• Brave [2005, Capitol], B–

K.T. Oslin (1942– )

• 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–

Buck Owens (1929–2006)

• Hot Dog [1988, Capitol], 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

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
• 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
• 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

Johnny Paycheck (1938– )

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

Jo Carol Pierce (1944– )

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

Webb Pierce (1926–91)

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

The Pine Valley Cosmonauts [1998– ]

• 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+

Bobby Pinson

• Man Like Me [2005, RCA], A–

Ray Price (1926– )

• 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–

Marvin Rainwater (1925– )

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

• Alabama Wild Man / Explores Guitar Country [1968–69, One Way], C
• Georgia Sunshine / Oh What a Woman [1971–72, 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+(*)

Charlie Rich (1932–95)

• 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–

John Rich

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

Bruce Robison

• Eleven Stories [2006, Sustain], B+(**)

Charlie Robison

• Good Times [2004, Dualtone], B+

Kenny Rogers (1938– )

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

Darrell Scott (1959– )

• w/Danny Thompson, Kenny Malone: Live in NC [2003, Full Light], B+
• The Invisible Man [2006, Full Light], B

Wayne Scott

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

Billy Joe Shaver (1939– )

• Restless Wind: The Legendary Billy Joe Shaver [1973–87, Razor & Tie], B+
• Tramp on Your Street [1993, Zoo], A–
• Highway of Life [1996, Justice], B
• The Earth Rolls On [2001, New West], B+

Jean Shepard (1933– )

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

Ashton Shepherd (1986– )

• Sounds So Good [2008, MCA Nashville], C+

Red Simpson (1934– )

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

Carl Smith (1927– )

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

Connie Smith (1941– )

• The Essential Connie Smith [1965–72, RCA], B–

Hank Snow (1914–99)

• The Essential Hank Snow [1950–74, RCA], A
• I'm Movin' On and Other Great Country Hits [(1990), RCA], A

Split Lip Rayfield [1998– ]

• Should Have Seen It Coming [2004, Bloodshot], 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+
• 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–

Wynn Stewart (1934–85)

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

George Strait (1952– )

• Greatest Hits [(1985), MCA], A–
• Greatest Hits, Volume Two [(1987), MCA], 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+

The Sundowners [1960–1971]

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

Doug Supernaw (1960– )

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

Taylor Swift (1989– )

• Taylor Swift [2006, Big Machine], 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–

Texas Tornados [1989– ]

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

Hank Thompson (1925– )

• 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+

Pam Tillis (1957– )

• Sweetheart's Dance [1994, Arista], B
• Rhinestoned [2007, Stellar Cat], B+(**)

Floyd Tillman (1914– )

• Country Music Hall of Fame Series [1939–44, MCA], B+
• Columbia Historic Edition [(1985), Columbia], A
• The Best of Floyd Tillman [(1999), Collector's Choice], A–

Aaron Tippin (1958– )

• Greatest Hits ... and Then Some [(1997), RCA], A–

Lucky Tomblin

• The Lucky Tomblin Band [2003, Texas Works], 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–
• 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

Ernest Tubb (1914–84)

• The Texas Troubadour [1936–52, Proper, 4 CD], 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

Tanya Tucker (1958– )

• The Upper 48 Hits 1972–1997 [1972–97, Raven, 2 CD], 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
• 20 Greatest Hits [1969–80, 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 (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

Patricia Vonne

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

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+(***)

Dale Watson (1962– )

• Cheatin' Heart Attack [1995, Hightone], B+
• I Hate These Songs [1997, Hightone], B+

Kitty Wells (1918– )

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

Speedy West (1924– )

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

Keith Whitley (1955–89)

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

Don Williams (1939– )

• w/Pozo Seco Singers: The Little Darlin' Sound of Don Williams [1970, Koch], D+
• The Best of Don Williams (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1975–82, MCA], A–
• 20 Greatest Hits [1973–86, MCA], A–
• The Definitive Collection [1973–86, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], A–

Hank Williams (1923–53)

• Rare Demos: First to Last [(1990), Country Music Foundation], B+
• Alone With His Guitar [1949, Mercury], A–
• Long Gone Lonesome Blues (August 1949-December 1950) [1949–50, Polydor], 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–

Hank Williams III (1972– )

• Risin' Outlaw [1999, Curb], B+
• Lovesick, Broke and Driftin' [2002, Curb], B+
• Straight to Hell [2006, Bruc, 2 CD], A–

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

Gretchen Wilson (1973– )

• Here for the Party [2004, Epic], B+
• All Jacked Up [2005, Epic], B+
• One of the Boys [2007, Sony/BMG], A–

Lee Ann Womack

• I Hope You Dance [2000, MCA], A–
• Greatest Hits [1997–2002, MCA 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 [1968, Koch], A–
• Anniversary: Twenty Years of Hits [(1987), Epic], A–

Tom Wurth

• Tom Wurth [2006, Aspirion], 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+
• If There Was a Way [1990, Reprise], B+
• This Time [1993, Reprise], A–
• 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+
• Dwight's Used Records [1993–2004, Koch], B
• Dwight Sings Buck [2007, New West], B+(**)

Faron Young (1932–96)

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

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–
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age [(1990), Columbia], A–
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes [(1990), Columbia], A
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 3: Americana [1954–84, Columbia], B+
• Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 4: The Nashville Sound [1953–73, Columbia], B+
• From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music [1927–95, Warner Brothers, 3 CD], 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–
• Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers [2003, Universal South], B–
• Real: A Tribute to Tom T. Hall [1997, Delmore], B–
• The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute [1997, Columbia], A–
• 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 [(1994), Rhino], A
• 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+(*)