Country (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Kay Adams (1941– )

• Wheels and Tears [1966, Tower]

Trace Adkins (1962– )

• Dreamin' Out Loud [1996, Capitol]
• Chrome [2001, Capitol], B

Alabama [1977–2003]

• My Home's in Alabama [1980, RCA]
• Feels So Right [1981, RCA]
• Mountain Music [1982, RCA]
• The Closer You Get [1983, RCA]
• 40 Hour Week [1985, RCA]
• Alabama Christmas [1985, RCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1986), RCA]
• Southern Star [1989, RCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1991), RCA]
• Ultimate Alabama: 20 #1 Hits [1981–93, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage], B
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 [(1994), RCA]
• For the Record: 41 Number One Hits [(1998), RCA, 2 CD]
• Livin' Lovin' Rockin' Rollin': The 25th Anniversary Collection [1980–2000, RCA/Legacy, 3 CD], B

Red Allen (1930–93)

• Red Allen and the Kentuckians [1966, County]

Terry Allen (1943– )

• Lubbock (On Everything) [1979, Sugar Hill], A–
• Human Remains [1996, Sugar Hill], B+
• Salivation [1999, Sugar Hill]

Bill Anderson (1937– )

• Greatest Hits [(1971), MCA]
• The Definitive Collection [1960–78, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], B
• Greatest Hits [(1996), Varese]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1997), Varese]

John Anderson (1955– )

• John Anderson [1980, Warner Brothers]
• 2 [1981, Warner Brothers], A–
• Wild and Blue [1982, Warner Brothers]
• 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+
• Greatest Hits [(1996), BNA]
• The Essential John Anderson [1992–96, BNA], B+
• Takin the Country Back [1997, Mercury], B
• Easy Money [2007, Warner Brothers], B+(*)

Lynn Anderson (1947– )

• The Best of Lynn Anderson [(1969), Chart]
• Rose Garden [1970, Kingfisher]
• Greatest Hits [(1972), RCA]

Pete Anderson

• Dogs in Heaven [1997, Polygram]

Eddy Arnold (1918– )

• Strictly from the Hills [1950, Bronco Buster]
• Cattle Call / Thereby Hangs a Tale [1961–63, Bear Family]
• RCA Country Legends [1946–66, Buddha], B–
• The Best of Eddy Arnold [(1967), RCA]
• The Best of Eddy Arnold, Vol. 2 [(1970), RCA]
• Last of the Love Song Singers: Then and Now [(1993), RCA, 2 CD]
• The Essential Eddy Arnold [(1996), RCA]
• The Tennesse Plowboy and His Guitar [(1998), Bear Family, 5 CD]

Asleep at the Wheel [1970– ]

• Comin' Right at Ya [1973, EMI America]
• Texas Gold [1975, Capitol]
• Wheelin' and Dealin' [1976, Capitol]
• The Wheel [1977, Capitol]
• Asleep at the Wheel [1985, MCA]
• Western Standard Time [1988, Columbia]
• Live and Kickin': Greatest Hits [(1991), Arista]
• The Best of Asleep at the Wheel [(1992), CEMA]
• 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+
• Stringin' Along with Chet Atkins [1955, RCA]
• Chet Atkins in Hollywood [1959, RCA]
• Mister Guitar [1959, RCA]
• Christmas with Chet Atkins [1961, RCA]
• The Guitar Genius [1963, Camden]
• Pickin' My Way [1970, Mobile]
• Me and Jerry [1970, RCA]
• Me and Chet [1972, RCA]
• The Night Atlanta Burned [1975, RCA]
• Me and My Guitar [1977, RCA]
• w/Doc Watson: Reflections [1980, Sugar Hill]
• Guitar Legend: The RCA Years [1947–79, Buddha, 2 CD]
• The RCA Years [1947–81, RCA], B
• Stay Tuned [1985, Columbia]
• w/Mark Knopfler: Neck and Neck [1990, Columbia]
• Sneakin' Around [1991, Columbia]
• Galloping Guitar: The Early Years [(1993), Bear Family, 4 CD]
• The Essential Chet Atkins [(1996), RCA]
• The Essential Chet Atkins: The Columbia Years [1983–97, Columbia/Legacy], B–

Rhett Atkins

• Somebody New [1996, MCA]

Bobby Austin (1933– )

• Apartment No. 9 [1967, Capitol]

The Avett Brothers

• Emotionalism [2007, Ramseur], C

Hoyt Axton (1938–99)

• Sings Betty Smith [1964, Exodus]
• Life Machine [1974, A&M]
• Southbound [1975, A&M]
• Road Songs [1977, A&M]
• The A&M Years [(1998), A&M]

Bad Livers [1992– ]

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

DeFord Bailey (1899–1982)

• The Legendary DeFord Bailey: Country Music's First Black Star [(1998), Revenant]

Kathie Baillie

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

David Ball

• Thinkin' Problem [1994, Warner Brothers]

Moe Bandy (1944– )

• Cheating Situation [(1979), Hollywood]
• w/Joe Stampley: Greatest Hits [(1982), Columbia]
• Greatest Hits [(1992), Curb]
• Honky Tonk Amnesia: The Hard Country Sound of Moe Bandy [(1996), Razor & Tie]

Bobby Bare (1935– )

• The Best of Bobby Bare [1962–69, Razor & Tie], B+
• The Mercury Years [1970–72, Bear Family, 3 CD]
• Drunk and Crazy [1980, Columbia], B
• As Is [1981, Columbia]
• The Essential Bobby Bare [(1997), RCA]

Bobby Bare, Jr.

• Young Criminals' Starvation League [2002, Bloodshot]
• From the End of Your Leash [2004, Bloodshot], B+

Mandy Barnett (1975– )

• Mandy Barnett [1996, Asylum], B+
• Traveller Songs [1997, Asylum]
• I've Got a Right to Cry [1999, Sire], A–

The Bellamy Brothers [1958– ]

• Let Your Love Flow [1976, Warner Brothers]
• The Two and Only [1979, Warner Brothers]
• When We Were Boys [1982, Elektra]
• Greatest Hits [1982, MCA], B+
• The Best of the Bellamy Brothers [(1985), Curb]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 [(1989), MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1995), MCA]

Dierks Bentley

• Dierks Bentley [2003, Capitol], B+

Matraca Berg (1964– )

• Lying to the Moon [1990, RCA]
• Sunday Morning to Saturday Night [1997, Rising Tide]
• Back in the Saddle [(1998), Rising Tide]

Crystal Bernard

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

John Berry (1959– )

• Greatest Hits [(2000), Capitol]

Big and Rich [2004– ]

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

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

• Jumping from 6 to 6 [1994, Hightone]
• Swingin' West [1995, Hightone], U
• Radio Favorites [1999, HMG]

Clint Black (1962– )

• Killin' Time [1989, RCA], B+
• Put Yourself in My Shoes [1990, RCA]
• The Hard Way [1992, RCA], B
• Greatest Hits [(1996), RCA]
• Nothin' But the Taillights [1997, RCA]
• D'Lectrified [1999, RCA]
• Spend My Time [2004, Equity Music], C–

Blackhawk

• Strong Enough [1995, Arista]

Suzy Bogguss (1956– )

• Somewhere Between [1989, Capitol], B+
• Aces [1991, Liberty]
• Greatest Hits [1988–93, Liberty], B+
• Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt [1998, Capitol]

Johnny Bond (1915–78)

• That Wild, Wicked, but Wonderful West [1961, Starday]
• The Very Best of Johnny Bond [1955–74, Varese]

Bonnie Lou (1924– )

• Doin' the Tennessee Wig Walk [(2000), West Side]

Debby Boone (1956– )

• You Light Up My Life [1977, MCA]
• Reflections of Rosemary [2005, Concord], B–

Larry Boone (1956– )

• Larry Boone [1987, Mercury]
• Get in Line [1993, Columbia]

Branch Romance [1990–1993]

• Western Dream [1990, Sugar Hill]

BR5–49 [1996– ]

• BR5–49 [1996, Arista], B+

Spady Brannan

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

Elton Britt (1917–72)

• The RCA Years [(1998), Collector's Choice]

Garth Brooks (1962– )

• Garth Brooks [1989, Capitol]
• 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–
• Fresh Horses [1995, Capitol]
• Double Live [(1998), Capitol]

Brooks and Dunn [1991– ]

• Brand New Man [1991, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [1991–97, Arista], B+

Hylo Brown (1922– )

• Hylo Brown and the Timberliners: 1954–1960 [1954–60, Bear Family, 2 CD]

Jim Ed Brown (1934– )

• The Essential Jim Ed Brown and the Browns [(1996), RCA]

Junior Brown

• 12 Shades of Brown [1989, Curb]
• Guit with It [1993, Curb]
• Semi-Crazy [1996, Curb], B+
• Long Walk Back [1998, Curb], B+

Maggie Brown

• Maggie Brown [2004, Riverwide Music], U

Marty Brown (1965– )

• High and Dry [1991, MCA], B–
• Wild Kentucky Skies [1993, MCA]
• Here's to the Honky Tonks [1996, Hightone], B

T. Graham Brown (1954– )

• The Best of T. Graham Brown [(1992), Curb]
• Wine into Water [1998, Intersound]
• I Tell It Like It Used to Be [Green Line]

Jann Browne (1954– )

• Tell Me Why [1990, Curb]
• It Only Hurts When I Laugh [1991, Capitol]

The Browns

• 20 of the Best [(1985), RCA]
• The Three Bells [(1993), Bear Family]

Ed Bruce (1939– )

• Puzzles [1966–68, Bear Family]
• The Best of Ed Bruce [(1995), Varese]

Paul Burch (1966– )

• Wire to Wire [1998, Checkered Past]
• Blue Notes [2000, Merge]

Johnny Bush (1935– )

• Greatest Hits 1968–1972 [1968–72, GH]
• 14 Greatest Hits [(1996), Power Play]
• Talk to My Heart [1998, Watermelon]
• Sings Bob Wills [2000, Texas Music Group], B–

Carl Butler (1927–92)

• w/Pearl Butler: Don't Let Me Cross Over [1963, Richmond]
• w/Pearl Butler: Cryin' My Heart Out Over You [1974–76, Bear Family]

Tracy Byrd (1966– )

• No Ordinary Man [1994, MCA]
• Love Lessons [1995, MCA]
• I'm From the Country [1998, MCA]
• Keepers / Greatest Hits [(1999), MCA]

Buddy Cagle (1936– )

• The Way You Like It [1966, Imperial]

Glen Campbell (1936– )

• Big Bluegrass Special [1962, Capitol]
• Gentle on My Mind [1967, Capitol]
• The Best of Glen Campbell [(1976), Capitol]
• The Very Best of Glen Campbell [(1987), Liberty]
• Gentle on My Mind: The Glen Campbell Collection [1962–89, Razor & Tie, 2 CD]
• The Essential Glen Campbell, Vol. 1 [(1995), Capitol]
• The Essential Glen Campbell, Vol. 2 [(1995), Capitol]
• The Essential Glen Campbell, Vol. 3 [(1995), Capitol]
• Meet Glen Campbell [2008, Capitol], C

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+
• Humming by the Flowered Vine [2005, Matador]
• Trains and Boats and Planes [1996–2008, Diesel Only, EP], B+(*)

Hayes Carll

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

Mary Chapin Carpenter (1958– )

• State of the Heart [1989, Columbia]
• Shooting Straight in the Dark [1990, Columbia]
• Come On Come On [1992, Columbia]
• Party Doll [1989–99, Columbia], B+
• The Essential Mary Chapin Carpenter [1989–2001, Columbia/Legacy], B

Carlene Carter (1955– )

• Musical Shapes [1980, F Beat]
• Musical Shapes / Blue Nun [1980–81, Demon]
• 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

Deana Carter (1964– )

• Did I Shave My Legs for This? [1995, Capitol]

Johnny Cash (1932–2003)

• Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar! [1955–57, Varese Sarabande], A–
• Up Through the Years 1955–1957 [1955–57, Bear Family]
• All Aboard the Blue Train [1955–58, Varese Sarabande], B+(**)
• Greatest! [1956–58, Varese Sarabande], B+
• The Sun Years [1955–58, Rhino], A+
• The Man in Black, 1954–1958 [1954–58, Bear Family]
• The Fabulous Johnny Cash [1958, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Hymns by Johnny Cash [1959, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Ride This Train [1960, Columbia]
• Now, There Was a Song! [1960, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• All Aboard the Blue Train [1962, Sun]
• The Man in Black, 1959–1962 [1959–62, Bear Family]
• Vintage Years, 1955–1963 [1955–63, Rhino]
• I Walk the Line [1964, Columbia]
• Bitter Tears (Ballads of the American Indian) [1964, Columbia]
• Mean as Hell [1965, Columbia]
• Johnny Cash Sings the Ballads of the True West [1965, DCC]
• 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+(**)
• The Man in Black, 1963–1969 [1963–69, Bear Family]
• The World of Johnny Cash [1970, Columbia]
• A Man in Black [1971, Columbia]
• America: A 200-Year Salute in Story and Song [1972, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Johnny Cash Children's Album [1971–73, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Ballads of American Indians [1974, Harmony]
• Life [1958–77, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Unissued Johnny Cash [(1978), Bear Family]
• Johnny and June [(1978), Bear Family]
• A Boy Named Sue [1979, Columbia]
• Ultimate Gospel [1957–81, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Personal File [1973–82, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Inside a Swedish Prison [(1982), Bear Family]
• w/June Carter Cash: 16 Biggest Hits [1964–83, Columbia/Legacy], B
• The Essential Johnny Cash [1955–83, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A
• Tall Man [(1984), Bear Family]
• Columbia Records 1958–1986 [1958–86, Columbia], A–
• The Great Lost Performance [1990, Mercury/Chronicles], B+(***)
• Come Along and Ride This Train [(1991), Bear Family]
• The Essential Johnny Cash [1955–93, Columbia, 2 CD]
• American Recordings [1994, American], B+
• Unchained [1996, American], B+
• Man in Black: Greatest Hits [(1999), Sony]
• The Complete Sun Singles [(1999), Varese]
• American III: Solitary Man [2000, Sony], B
• Murder [(2000), Sony]
• Love [(2000), Sony]
• 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)

• Press On [1999, Risk]
• w/Johnny Cash: It's All in the Family [(1999), Bear Family]
• Wildwood Flower [2003, Dualtone], A–
• Keep on the Sunny Side: Her Life in Music [1939–2003, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+

Rosanne Cash (1955– )

• Right or Wrong [1979, Columbia]
• Seven Year Ache [1981, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Somewhere in the Stars [1982, Columbia]
• 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–

Beth Nielsen Chapman

• Beth Nielsen Chapman [1990, Reprise]

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

• I Will Stand [1997, BNA]
• When the Sun Goes Down [2004, BNA]
• The Road and the Radio [2005, BNA], C+

Mark Chesnutt (1963– )

• Too Cold at Home [1990, MCA]
• Longnecks and Short Stories [1992, MCA], B+
• Wings [1995, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), Decca], B+
• I Don't Want to Miss a Thing [1999, MCA]
• 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+
• Craftsmen [1978–83, Philo, 2 CD]
• Old Friends [1989, Sugar Hill], B
• Boats to Build [1992, Elektra], B
• Dublin Blues [1995, Elektra/Asylum], U
• Keepers: A Live Recording [1997, Sugar Hill]
• Workbench Songs [2006, Dualtone], B+

Roy Clark (1933– )

• The Lightning Fingers of Roy Clark [1963, Razor & Tie]
• w/Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown: Makin' Music [1979, One Way]
• Greatest Hits [(1995), Varese]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1997), Varese]
• The Best of Roy Clark [Curb]

Terri Clark (1968– )

• Terri Clark [1995, Mercury Nashville]
• Fearless [2000, Mercury Nashville]
• Pain to Kill [2003, Mercury]
• Greatest Hits 1994–2004 [1994–2004, Mercury], B+

Cowboy Jack Clement (1931– )

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

Patsy Cline (1932–63)

• Her First Recordings, Vol. 1: Walkin' Dreams [1955–57, Rhino]
• Her First Recordings, Vol. 2: Hungry for Love [1957–59, Rhino]
• Her First Recordings, Vol. 3: Rockin' Side [1956–59, Rhino]
• Walkin' After Midnight: The Very Best of Patsy Cline [1955–60, Collectables]
• 25 All-Time Greatest Recordings: The 4 Star Sessions 1955–1960 [1955–60, Varese], A–
• Live at the Cimarron Ballroom [1961, MCA], A–
• Sentimentally Yours [1962, MCA]
• Live, Volume Two [1956–62, MCA]
• The Patsy Cline Story [(1963), MCA]
• Songwriter's Tribute [(1969), MCA]
• Sweet Dreams [(1985), MCA]
• 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
• The Patsy Cline Collection [(1991), MCA, 4 CD]
• Crazy Dreams: The Four Star Years [(1996), Magnum]
• Classic Patsy Cline (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1961–63, MCA], B
• The Ultimate Collection [(2000), MCA]

David Allan Coe (1939– )

• Penitentiary Blues [1970, Hacktone], B
• Once Upon a Rhyme [1974, Columbia], B+
• Longhaired Redneck [1976, Columbia]
• Tattoo [1977, CBS]
• Rides Again [1977, CBS]
• Greatest Hits [(1978), Columbia], B+
• Castles in the Sand [1983, CBS]
• 17 Greatest Hits [(1985), Columbia], B+
• For the Record: The First 10 Years [(1985), Columbia]
• The Essential David Allan Coe [1974–86, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Super Hits [(1993), Columbia]
• Best of the Best [(1995), Federal]
• Compass Point / I've Got Something to Say [(1995), Bear Family]
• Invictus Means Unconquered / Tennessee Waltz [(1995), Bear Family]
• Live: If That Ain't Country ... [1997, Sony]
• Recommended for Airplay [1999, Lucky Dog/Sony]

Mark Collie (1956– )

• Hardin County Line [1990, MCA]
• Born and Raised in Black and White [1991, MCA], B
• Even the Man in the Moon Is Crying [(1998), MCA]

Tommy Collins (1930–2000)

• Words and Music Country Style [1957, Capitol]
• Callin' [1972, Starday]
• Leonard [(1992), Bear Family, 5 CD]

Jessi Colter (1947– )

• The Very Best of Jessi Colter: An Outlaw . . . a Lady [1972–81, Capitol], B+
• Jessi Colter Collection [(1995), Liberty]

Ray Condo and His Ricochets

• Swing Brother Swing! [1996, Joaquin], B+
• Door to Door Maniac [1998, Joaquin]

John Conlee (1946– )

• Rose Colored Glasses [1978, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1984), MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Volume 2 [(1985), MCA], B+
• 20 Greatest Hits [(1987), MCA], B

Earl Thomas Conley (1941– )

• Fire and Smoke [1981, RCA]
• Don't Make It Easy for Me [1983, RCA]
• The Essential Earl Thomas Conley [(1996), RCA]

Elizabeth Cook (1972– )

• Balls [2007, Thirty Tigers], A–

Cowboy Jazz

• That's What We Like About the West [1990, Rounder]

Cowboy Nation [1997– ]

• Cowboy Nation [1997, Demon]
• We Do as We Please [2001, Paras]

Billy Crash Craddock (1939– )

• Boom Boom Baby [(1992), Bear Family]
• Crash's Smashes: The Hits of Billy "Crash" Craddock [(1996), Razor & Tie]

Floyd Cramer (1933–97)

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

Roger Creager

• Live Across Texas [2004, Dualtone], B

Rodney Crowell (1950– )

• Ain't Living Long Like This [1978, Warner Brothers]
• Diamonds and Dirt [1988, Columbia], B+
• Keys to the Highway [1989, Columbia], A–
• The Rodney Crowell Collection [(1989), Warner Brothers]
• Life Is Messy [1992, Lucky Dog], B
• Greatest Hits [(1993), Columbia]
• Super Hits [(1995), Columbia]
• The Houston Kid [2001, Sugar Hill], A–
• Fate's Right Hand [2003, DMX/Epic]
• The Essential Rodney Crowell [1981–2004, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Outsider [2005, Columbia], B+
• Sex and Gasoline [2008, Yep Roc], 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+
• A Tombstone Every Mile [(1996), Bear Family, ? CD]

Billy Ray Cyrus (1961– )

• Some Gave All [1992, Mercury]
• Trail of Tears [1996, Mercury]
• The Best of Billy Ray Cyrus: Cover to Cover [(1997), Mercury]

Lacy J. Dalton (1948– )

• Greatest Hits [(1983), Columbia]
• The Best of Lacy J. Dalton [(1993), Liberty]

Charlie Daniels (1936– )

• Fire on the Mountain [1975, Epic]
• A Decade of Hits [(1983), Epic]
• Simple Man [1989, Epic]
• The Essential Charlie Daniels Band [1974–89, Epic/Legacy], C+
• All-Time Greatest Hits [(1993), Epic]
• Super Hits [(1994), Epic]
• Roots Remain [(1996), Sony, 3 CD]
• Tailgate Party [1999, Blue Hat]

Dave and Sugar

• Anthology [(1998), Renaissance]

Gail Davies (1948– )

• I'll Be There [1980, Warner Brothers]
• Giving Herself Away [1982, Warner Brothers]
• Where Is a Woman to Go [1984, RCA]
• The Best of Gail Davies [(1991), Liberty]

Danny Davis (1925– )

• The Best of Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass [(1974), Curb]

Mac Davis (1942– )

• Greatest Hits [(1979), Columbia]
• Very Best and More [(1984), Casablanca]
• The Best of Mac Davis [(2000), Razor & Tie]

Skeeter Davis (1931– )

• RCA Country Legends [1953–71, Buddha], B–
• The Essential Skeeter Davis [(1996), RCA]

The Davis Sisters [1952–1957]

• Memories [1952–57, Bear Family]

Jimmy Day (1934–99)

• Golden Steel Guitar Hits / Steel and Strings [1962–63, Bear Family]

Billy Dean (1962– )

• Young Man [1990, Liberty]
• Billy Dean [1991, Liberty]
• Greatest Hits [(1994), Liberty]

Eddie Dean (1907– )

• Dean of the West [WFC]

Jimmy Dean (1928– )

• Big Bad John and Other Fabulous Songs and Tales [1961–62, Sony]
• The Best of Jimmy Dean [1961–65, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• American Originals [(1989), Columbia]
• Jimmy Dean's Greatest Hits [(1998), Columbia/Legacy]

Larry Dean

• From a Distance [1995, Boulevard]

The Derailers [1994– ]

• Jackpot [1996, Watermelon], B
• Reverb Deluxe [1997, Watermelon]
• Full Western Dress [1999, Sire], B

The Desert Rose Band [1985– ]

• Running [1988, Curb]
• A Dozen Roses: Greatest Hits [(1991), Curb]
• Life Goes On [1993, Curb]

Diamond Rio [1991– ]

• Diamond Rio [1991, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [(1997), Arista]

Little Jimmy Dickens (1925– )

• I'm Little But I'm Loud: The Little Jimmy Dickens Collection [1949–67, Razor & Tie]
• Country Boy [(1997), Bear Family, 3 CD]

Joe Diffie (1958– )

• A Thousand Winding Roads [1990, Epic]
• Regular Joe [1992, Epic]
• Third Rock From the Sun [1994, Epic]
• Greatest Hits [(1998), Epic]
• Tougher Than Nails [2004, Broken Bow], B

Dean Dillon (1955– )

• Our of Your Ever-Lovin' Mind [1991, Atlantic]

Dixie Chicks [1992– ]

• Shouldn't a Told You That [1993, Crystal Clear]
• 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

Jimmie Driftwood (1917–98)

• Tall Tales in Song [1960, RCA]
• Americana [1957–61, Bear Family, 3 CD]
• Down in the Arkansas [1964, Monument]

Roy Drusky (1930– )

• Songs of Love and Life [(1995), Mercury]

Dave Dudley (1928– )

• Truck Drivin' Songs [(1992), Intersound], B+
• Trucker Classics [(1996), Sun]

Holly Dunn (1957– )

• Across the Rio Grande [1988, MTM]
• Getting It Dunn [1992, Warner Brothers]
• Milestones: Greatest Hits [1991, Warner Brothers]

Steve Earle (1955– )

• Guitar Town [1986, MCA], A–
• Copperhead Road [1988, MCA], B+
• Chronicles [1985–88, MCA Nashville, 3 CD]
• The Hard Way [1990, MCA], B
• The Essential Steve Earle [1986–91, MCA], A
• Ain't Ever Satisfied: The Steve Earle Collection [1985–91, HIPP, 2 CD]
• 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+
• Sidetracks [(2002), E-Squared/Artemis]
• 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+(***)

Don Edwards (1939– )

• Songs of the Trail [1992, Warner Brothers]

Stoney Edwards (1937– )

• Stoney Edwards/She's My Rock [1971–73, Hux], B+(***)
• Mississippi, You're on My Mind [1975, Capitol]
• Blackbird [1976, Capitol]
• Poor Folks Stick Together: The Best of Stoney Edwards [(1998), Razor & Tie], A–

Shirley Eikhard

• The Last Hurrah [2000, SEM], U
• End of the Day [2001, SEM], U
• Stay Open [2003, SEM], U

Joe Ely (1947– )

• Joe Ely [1977, MCA], A–
• Honky Tonk Masquerade [1978, MCA], A+
• Down on the Drag [1979, MCA], B+
• Live Shots [1980, MCA]
• No Bad Talk or Loud Talk [1977–81, Edsel]
• Lord of the Highway [1987, Hightone], B+
• Live at Liberty Lunch [1990, MCA]
• Love and Danger [1992, MCA], A–
• Letter to Laredo [1995, MCA], A–
• Twistin' in the Wind [1998, MCA]
• The Best of Joe Ely [1977–98, MCA], A
• Streets of Sin [2003, Rounder], A–
• Happy Songs From Rattlesnake Gulch [2007, Rack 'Em], B+(**)

Buddy Emmons (1937– )

• Amazing Steel Guitar: The Buddy Emmons Collection [(1997), Razor & Tie]

Skip Ewing (1964– )

• Coast of Colorado [1988, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [1991, MCA]

Exile [1978– ]

• Exile [1983, Wooden Nickel]
• Greatest Hits [(1986), Epic]
• Still Standing [1990, Arista]
• The Complete Collection [(1991), Curb]

Werly Fairburn (1924– )

• Everybody's Rockin' [(1994), Bear Family]

Donna Fargo (1949– )

• The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA [1972, Dot]
• Winners [1986, Mercury]
• The Best of Donna Fargo [(1995), Varese]

The Farmer Boys

• Flash, Crash and Thunder [1955–57, Bear Family]

Charlie Feathers (1932–98)

• Get With It: Essential Recordings (1954–69) [1954–69, Revenant, 2 CD], B
• Jungle Fever [1987, Kay]
• Rock-a-Billy [1991, Zu-Zazz]
• Charlie Feathers [1991, Elektra], A–
• Tip Top Daddy [1995, Norton]
• Rock-a-Billy: Rare and Unissued Recordings [(1998), Bear Family]
• His Complete King Recordings [(1999), King]

Narvel Felts (1938– )

• Narvel the Marvel [1976, Dot], B
• Drift Away: The Best of Narvel Felts 1973–1979 [1973–79, Bear Family]

Freddy Fender (1937– )

• Early Years: 1959–1963 [1959–63, Krazy Kat]
• Are You Ready for Freddy [1975, Dot], B+
• Before the Next Teardrop Falls [1974–75, MCA], U
• Rock 'n' Country [1976, Dot], B+
• The Best of Freddie Fender [(1977), Dot]
• The Freddy Fender Collection [(1991), Warner Brothers]
• Canciones de Mi Barrio: The Roots of Tejano Rock [(1993), Arhoolie]
• In His Prime [(1997), Edsel]
• Greatest Hits: The Crazy Cajun Recordings [(1999), Edsel]
• 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–
• Dance Hall Dreams [1999, Rounder]

Red Foley (1910–68)

• Red and Ernie [1956, Decca]
• Beyond the Sunset [1958, Decca]
• Hot Country Boogies [(1982), Rocketeer]
• The Country Music Hall of Fame Series [(1991), MCA], B

Tennessee Ernie Ford (1919–91)

• The Ultimate Collection (1949–1965) [1949–65, Razor & Tie, 2 CD]
• 16 Tons of Boogie [(1990), Rhino], B
• All-Time Greatest Hymns [(1990), Curb]
• Capitol Collectors Series [(1991), Capitol]
• Sings 22 Favorite Hymns [1983, Ranwood]
• Sixteen Tons [(1995), Capitol]
• Vintage Collections [(1997), Capitol]

The Forester Sisters [1985– ]

• The Forester Sisters [1985, Warner Brothers]
• Sinerely [1988, Warner Brothers]
• Greatest Hits [(1989), Warner Brothers]
• Come Hold Me [1990, Warner Brothers], B

Radney Foster (1959– )

• Del Rio, Texas, 1959 [1992, Arista]

Foster and Lloyd

• The Essential Foster and Lloyd [1987–90, RCA]

Janie Fricke (1952– )

• 17 Greatest Hits [(1986), Columbia]
• Anthology [(1999), Renaissance]

Kinky Friedman (1944– )

• Sold American [1973, Vanguard], A–
• Lasso from El Paso [1983, Epic]
• From One Good American to Another [1995, Fruit of the Tune]
• 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
• Life's Like Poetry [1950–75, Bear Family, 12 CD]

Robbie Fulks

• Country Love Songs [1996, Bloodshot], A–
• South Mouth [1998, Bloodshot]
• Let's Kill Saturday Night [1998, Geffen], B–
• The Very Best of Robbie Fulks [(2000), Bloodshot]
• Georgia Hard [2005, Yep Roc], A–

Larry Gatlin (1948– )

• Larry Gatlin with Family and Friends [1976, Monument]
• Straight Ahead [1979, Columbia]
• Greatest Hits [(1980), Columbia]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1983), Columbia]
• 16 Biggest Hits [(2000), Sony]

The Gatlin Brothers [1976– ]

• The Best of the Gatlins: All the Gold in California [1975–88, Columbia/Legacy]

Danny Gatton (1945–94)

• 88 Elmire Street [1991, Elektra], B
• Hot Rod Guitar: The Danny Gatton Anthology [(1999), Rhino, 2 CD]

Mary Gauthier

• Filth and Fire [2002, Signature Sounds]
• Mercy Now [2005, Lost Highway], A–
• Between Daylight and Dark [2007, Lost Highway], B+(***)

Crystal Gayle (1951– )

• Somebody Loves You [1975, United Artists]
• Crystal Gayle [1978, MCA]
• Classic Crystal [(1979), EMI]
• True Love [1982, Elektra]
• Crystal Gayle's Greatest Hits [(1983), Columbia]
• What If We Fall in Love [1987, Warner Brothers]

Bobbie Gentry (1944– )

• Ode to Bobbie Gentry [1967–71, EMI]
• An American Quilt: 1967–1974 [1967–74, Raven]
• Chickasaw County Child: The Artistry of Bobbie Gentry [1967–74, Shout Factory], C+
• The Golden Classics of Bobbie Gentry [(1998), Collectables]

Don Gibson (1928– )

• Oh Lonesome Me [1958, Collectables]
• The Singer, the Songwriter [1949–60, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• A Legend in His Time [1957–65, Bear Family]
• The Singer, the Songwriter [1961–66, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• RCA Country Legends [1958–66, Buddha], A–
• Don Gibson and Los Indios Tabajaras [(1986), Bear Family]
• All-Time Greatest Hits [(1990), RCA], A

Vince Gill (1957– )

• The Way Back Home [1987, RCA]
• When I Call Your Name [1989, MCA]
• Pocket Full of Gold [1991, MCA]
• I Still Believe in You [1992, MCA]
• Souvenirs [(1995), MCA]
• The Essential Vince Gill [1983–88, RCA], B+
• The Key [1998, MCA]

Steve Gillette

• Steve Gillette [1967, Vanguard]
• Live in Concert [1991, Compass Rose]
• Texas and Tennessee [1998, Redwing]

Mickey Gilley (1937– )

• Mickey at Gilley's [1978, Checkmate]
• That's All That Matters to Me [1980, Epic]
• Ten Years of Hits [(1984), Epic]

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+

Tompall Glaser (1933– )

• The Outlaw [1977, Bear Family]
• The Rogue [(1992), Bear Family]

Vern Gosdin (1934– )

• Chiseled in Stone [1988, Columbia]
• Super Hits [(1994), Columbia]

Lee Greenwood (1942– )

• Inside Out [1982, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1985), MCA]
• The Best of Lee Greenwood [(1993), Liberty]

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– )

• Swinging Doors / The Bottle Let Me Down [1966, Koch]
• Sing Me Back Home [1968, Koch]
• Untamed Hawk: The Early Recordings of Merle Haggard [1962–68, Bear Family, 5 CD]
• Same Train, Different Time [1969, Koch]
• A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in the World [1970, Koch], B+
• The Fightin' Side of Me [1970, Koch]
• Someday We'll Look Back [1971, Capitol]
• Let Me Tell You About a Song [1972, Capitol]
• A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today [1977, Capitol]
• Lonesome Fugitive: The Merle Haggard Anthology (1963–1977) [1963–77, Razor & Tie, 2 CD]
• The Way It Was in '51 [1978, Capitol], B+
• Serving 190 Proof [1979, MCA], U
• Big City [1981, Epic]
• Rainbow Stew: Live at Anaheim Stadium [1981, MCA]
• More of the Best [1963–81, Rhino], A
• w/Willie Nelson: Pancho and Lefty [1982, Columbia], B+
• The Epic Collection (Recorded Live) [1983, Epic]
• 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–
• 5:01 Blues [1989, Epic]
• The Capitol Collector's Series [(1990), Capitol], A
• The Family Bible [1992, CEMA]
• 1996 [1996, Curb]
• Vintage Collections [(1996), Capitol]
• Down Every Road [1962–94, Capitol, 4 CD], B+
• 1996 [1996, Curb]
• 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+
• The Peer Sessions [1996–99, Audium], U
• 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– )

• Ballad of Forty Dollars [1969, Special Music]
• I Witness Life [1970, Mercury]
• 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
• For the People in the Last Hard Town [1973, Mercury]
• Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 and 2 [1967–75, Mercury]
• 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– )

• Firewater [1981, Rainlight]
• Own and Own [1978–87, Sugar Hill], B–
• Eats Away the Night [1995, Sugar Hill]

Wayne Hancock (1965– )

• Thunderstorms and Neon Signs [1995, Dejadisc], B+
• Swing Time [2003, Bloodshot], B+

Linda Hargrove (1951– )

• Blue Jean Country Queen [1974, Elektra]

Kelly Harrell (1889–1942)

Emmylou Harris (1949– )

• Pieces of the Sky [1975, Reprise], B–
• Elite Hotel [1975, Reprise]
• Luxury Liner [1977, Reprise], B+
• Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town [1978, Reprise]
• Profile: The Best of Emmylou Harris [1975–78, Reprise], A–
• Blue Kentucky Girl [1979, Reprise]
• Light of the Stable [1979, Reprise]
• Roses in the Snow [1980, Reprise]
• Cimarron [1981, Reprise]
• Profile II: The Best of Emmylou Harris [(1984), Reprise]
• The Ballad of Sally Rose [1985, Reprise]
• 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+
• Portraits [(1996), Warner Brothers, 3 CD]
• Spyboy [1998, Eminent]
• Red Dirt Girl [2000, Elektra], B
• Stumble Into Grace [2003, Nonesuch], B+
• All I Intended to Be [2005–8, Nonesuch], B+(***)

Freddie Hart (1933– )

• The Best of Freddie Hart [(1975), MCA]

Hawkshaw Hawkins (1921–63)

• Hawkshaw Hawkins, Vol. 1 [(1958), King]
• Sings Grand Ole Opry Favorites [1959, King]
• Hawk [1953–61, Bear Family, 3 CD]
• I'm a Rattlesnakin' Daddy: The King Anthology, 1946–1963 [1946–63, West Side]
• 22 Greatest Hits [(1994), Deluxe]

Lee Hazlewood (1929– )

• Trouble Is a Lonesome Town [1963, Smells Like]
• Love and Other Crimes [1968, Reprise]
• Nancy and Lee [1968, Reprise]
• Cowboy in Sweden [1970, Smells Like]
• Requiem for an Almost Lady [1971, Smells Like]
• Poet, Fool or Bum [1973, Capitol]
• Fairy Tales and Fantasies [(1989), Rhino]
• The Many Sides of Lee [(1991), Request]

Jimmy Heap (1922–77)

• Release Me [(1992), Bear Family]

Bobby Helms (1933–97)

• Fraulein: The Classic Years [(1994), Bear Family]

Terri Hendrix

• Places in Between [2000, Wilory]

Don Henry

• Wild in the Backyard [1991, Epic]

Collin Herring

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

Highway 101 [1987– ]

• Highway 101 [1987, Warner Brothers]

The Highwaymen [1985– ]

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

Faith Hill (1967– )

• It Matters to Me [1995, Warner Brothers]
• Faith [1998, Warner Brothers]
• Cry [2002, Warner Brothers]

Goldie Hill (1933– )

• Goldie Hill [1960, Decca]

Chris Hillman (1944– )

• The Hillmen [1969, Together]
• Morning Sky [1982, Sugar Hill]
• Desert Rose [1984, Sugar Hill]
• A Dozen Roses: Greatest Hits [(1991), Curb]
• Like a Hurricane [1998, Sugar Hill]

Homer and Jethro

• America's Song Butchers: The Weird World of Homer and Jethro [(1997), Razor & Tie]

Johnny Horton (1925–60)

• Honky Tonk Man: The Essential Johnny Horton 1956–1960 [1956–60, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B
• 1956–1960 [1956–60, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• Rockin' Rollin' Johnny Horton [(1981), Bear Family]
• American Originals [(1989), Columbia]
• The Early Years [(1991), Bear Family, 4 CD]
• 16 Biggest Hits [(1999), Columbia/Legacy]

Hot Club of Cowtown [1998– ]

• Swingin' Stampede [1998, Hightone]
• Tall Tales [1999, Hightone]

Tom House (1949– )

• The Neighborhood Is Changing [1997, Checkered Past]
• The White Man's Burden [1998, Checkered Past]

David Houston (1938–93)

• American Originals [(1989), Columbia]
• The Best of David Houston [(1999), Collector's Choice]

Rebecca Lynn Howard (1979– )

• No Rules [2008, Saguaro Road], C+

Ray Wylie Hubbard (1946– )

• Loco Gringo's Lament [1994, Dejadisc]
• Lost Train of Thought [1995, Dejadisc]
• Dangerous Spirits [1997, Philo]
• Crusades of the Restles Nights [1999, Philo]

Ferlin Husky (1927– )

• Capitol Collector's Series [(1989), Capitol]
• Vintage Collections [(1996), Capitol]

Frank Ifield (1937– )

• I'll Remember You [(1997), EMI]
• The Best of Frank Ifield [Curb]
• The EMI Years [Capitol]

James Intveld

• James Intveld [(1996), Bear Family]

Mike Ireland

• Learning How to Live [1998, Sub Pop]

Alan Jackson (1958– )

• Here in the Real World [1990, Arista]
• Don't Rock the Jukebox [1991, Arista]
• A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) [1992, Arista]
• Who I Am [1994, Arista], B+
• The Greatest Hits Collection [1989–95, Arista], A–
• Everything I Love [1996, Arista]
• Under the Influence [1999, Arista]
• 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]
• Good Time [2008, Arista], A–

Stonewall Jackson (1932– )

• The Dynamic Stonewall Jackson [1959, Sony], B+
• American Originals [(1989), Columbia]
• Classic Country [(1998), Simitar]

Wanda Jackson (1937– )

• Right or Wrong [1954–62, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• Rockin' in the Country: Best of Wanda Jackson [1956–70, Rhino], A–
• Vintage Collection [(1996), Capitol]
• Queen of Rockabilly [(2000), Ace]

Sonny James (1929– )

• Young Love [1962, Dot]
• Empty Arms [1971, Capitol]
• Young Love: The Classic Hits of Sonny James [1953–71, Razor & Tie], B–
• Capitol Collector's Series [1956–72, Capitol]

Waylon Jennings (1937–2002)

• Waylon at JD's [1964, Bat]
• Don't Think Twice [1965, RCA]
• Folk Country [1966, Razor & Tie]
• Sings Ol' Harlan [1967, RCA]
• Love of the Common People [1967, Buddha], B–
• The Journey: Destiny's Child [1958–68, Bear Family, 6 CD]
• Ned Kelly [1970, United Artists]
• Honky Tonk Heroes [1973, Buddha/BMG Heritage], B
• The Ramblin' Man [1974, Buddah], B+
• This Time [1974, RCA]
• Dreaming My Dreams [1974–75, Buddha], B+
• w/Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, Tompall Glaser: Wanted! The Outlaws [1976, RCA], B+
• Live [1976, RCA]
• w/Willie Nelson: Waylon and Willie [1978, Buddha], B
• Greatest Hits [(1979), RCA]
• w/Willie Nelson: WWII [1982, Buddha], B
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1985), RCA]
• Ultimate Waylon Jennings [1968–86, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage]
• A Man Called Hoss [(1987), MCA], U
• Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line: The RCA Years [(1993), RCA, 2 CD]
• The Essential Waylon Jennings [1968–94, RCA], B
• Nashville Rebel [1958–95, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 4 CD], A–
• Super Hits [(1996), RCA]
• Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals and Dirt [1998, RCA]
• The Journey: Six Strings Away [(1999), Bear Family]

Johnnie and Jack [1938– ]

• All the Best of Johnnie and Jack [(1970), RCA]
• Johnnie and Jack and the Tennessee Mountain Boys [(1992), Bear Family, 6 CD]
• w/Kitty Wells: At KWKH [(1994), Bear Family]
• Greatest Hits [(1998), King]

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
• Don't Stop the Music [1954–61, Ace]
• 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–
• Live at Dancetown USA [1965, Ace]
• She Thinks I Still Care: The George Jones Collection [1962–66, Razor & Tie, 2 CD]
• The Best of George Jones (1955–1967) [1955–67, Rhino], A
• Jones by George! [1965–71, Proper, 2 CD], B
• The Best of Sacred Music [1971, Hollywood]
• 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+
• Friends in High Places [1991, Epic]
• And Along Came Jones [1991, MCA], U
• Walls Can Fall [1992, MCA], A–
• High-Tech Redneck [1993, MCA], B
• The Bradley Barn Sessions [1994, MCA]
• w/Tammy Wynette: One [1995, MCA], B+
• I Lived to Tell It All [1996, MCA], U
• 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 George Jones Collection [(1999), MCA]
• w/Tammy Wynette: Together Again: The Encore Collection [(1999), BMG Special Products], U
• 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

Scott Joss

• Souvenirs [1996, Little Dog]

Wynonna Judd (1964– )

• Wynonna [1992, Curb]
• Tell Me Why [1993, Curb], B+
• Collection [(1997), MCA]
• New Day Dawning [2000, Curb]

The Judds [1979–1991]

• The Judds [1983, RCA]
• Why Not Me? [1984, RCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1988), RCA]
• All Time Favorites [1984–89, MCA], B+
• The Judds Collection 1983–1990 [1983–90, RCA]
• Reflections [1994, RCA]
• The Number One Hits [(1994), RCA]
• The Essential Judds [(1995), RCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1996), RCA]
• Christmas Time with the Judds [RCA]

Kieran Kane (1949– )

• Dead Rekoning [1995, Dead Reckoning]
• Six Months, No Sun [(1998), Dead Reckoning]
• Find My Way Home [Atlantic]

Toby Keith (1961– )

• Shock'n Y'All [2003, Dreamworks], C+
• Greatest Hits 2 [1999–2004, Dreamworks], C–
• Honkytonk University [2005, Dreamworks]
• White Trash With Money [2006, Show Dog Nashville/Universal]

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
• The Hits: Chapter 1 [(1995), Mercury]

Hal Ketchum (1953– )

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

Bradley Kincaid (1895–1989)

• Favorite Old-Time Songs [1984, Old Homestead]

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–

Fred Koller

• Songs from the Night Before [1989, Alcazar]
• Where the Fast Lane Ends [1990, Alcazar]

Kris Kristofferson (1936– )

• Kristofferson [1970, Monument]
• Me and Bobby McGee [1971, Momument]
• The Silver Tongued Devil and I [1971, Monument]
• Border Lord [1972, One Way]
• Live at the Philharmonic [1972, Monument]
• Third World Warrior [1976, Mercury]
• The Songs of Kristofferson [1977, Monument]
• Singer / Songwriter [1991, Monument]
• A Moment of Forever [1995, Justice]
• 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–
• Invincible Summer [2000, Warner Brothers]
• 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–

Jim Lauderdale (1957– )

• Planet of Love [1991, Reprise]
• Pretty Close to the Truth [1994, Atlantic], U
• Onward Through It All [1999, RCA]
• w/Ralph Stanley: I Feel Like Singing Today [1999, Rebel]

Tracy Lawrence (1968– )

• Sticks and Stones [1991, Atlantic]
• Live and Unplugged [1995, Atlantic]
• The Best of Tracy Lawrence [(1998), Atlantic]

Chris LeDoux (1948–2005)

• Rodeo Songs Old and New [1973, Liberty]
• Songs of Rodeo and Country [1974, Liberty]
• Western Tunesmith [1980, Liberty]
• Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy [1992, Liberty]
• Live [1997, Capitol]
• 20 Greatest Hits [(1999), Capitol]

Brenda Lee (1944– )

• Grandma, What Great Songs You Sang! / Miss Dynamite [1959–60, Ace]
• 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+(***)
• Anthology 1956–1980 [1956–80, MCA, 2 CD]
• Little Miss Dynamite [(1995), Bear Family]

Johnny Lee (1937– )

• Lookin' for Love [1980, Asylum]
• Greatest Hits [(1983), Warner Brothers]

Linda Gail Lewis (1947– )

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

Little Texas [1992–1997]

• Greatest Hits [(1995), Warner Brothers]

Hank Locklin (1918– )

• Send Me the Pillow You Dream On [1948–54, Bear Family, 3 CD]
• Please Help Me I'm Falling [1955–65, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• RCA Country Legends [1956–67, BMG Heritage], B
• Please Help Me I'm Falling [(1998), Collectables]

Lonesome Bob

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

John D. Loudermilk (1934– )

• Sittin' in the Balcony [1957–60, Bear Family]
• Blue Train [(1989), Bear Family]
• It's My Time [(1989), Bear Family]

Charlie Louvin (1927– )

• 50 Years of Makin' Music [(1991), Playback]
• The Longest Train [1996, Watermelon]

The Louvin Brothers [194– ]

• Songs That Tell a Story [1952, Rounder], B
• Tragic Songs of Life [1955–56, Capitol], A–
• Nearer My God to Thee [1957, Capitol]
• Radio Favorites 1951–57 [1951–57, Country Music Foundation]
• The Family Who Prays [1958, Capitol]
• A Tribute to the Delmore Brothers [1960, Capitol]
• Satan Is Real [1960, Capitol]
• My Baby's Gone [1960, Stetson]
• Capitol Country Music Classics [1952–63, EMI], A–
• Close Harmony [(1992), Bear Family, 8 CD]
• When I Stop Dreaming: The Best of the Louvin Brothers [(1995), Razor & Tie]
• The Best of the Early Louvin Brothers [Rebel]

Patty Loveless (1957– )

• If My Heart Had Windows [1988, MCA]
• 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+
• Greatest Hits [(1993), MCA]
• When Fallen Angels Fly [1994, Epic], A–
• The Trouble With the Truth [1996, Epic]
• The Definitive Collection [1985–96, MCA Nashville/Chronicles], B+
• Classics [1993–99, Epic], B+
• Strong Heart [2000, Epic]
• Mountain Soul [2001, Epic], B+

Lyle Lovett (1957– )

• Lyle Lovett [1986, Curb]
• Pontiac [1987, Curb], B+
• Lyle Lovett and His Large Band [1989, Curb]
• Joshua Judges Ruth [1992, MCA/Curb], B+
• I Love Everybody [1994, Curb], A–
• The Road to Ensenada [1996, Curb]
• Step Inside This House [1998, MCA]
• Live in Texas [1999, Curb], B+

Bob Luman (1937–78)

• Classic Country [1960–76, Simitar]
• American Originals [(1984), Columbia]

Loretta Lynn (1935– )

• Don't Come Home a Drinkin' [1967, MCA]
• Here's Loretta Lynn [1968, Columbia]
• Who Says God Is Dead! [1968, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1968), MCA]
• Loretta Lynn Writes 'Em and Sings 'Em [1970, Decca]
• Coal Miner's Daughter [1971, MCA]
• w/Conway Twitty: Louisiana Woman / Mississippi Man [1973, MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1974), MCA]
• 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–
• The Old Rugged Cross [1992, MCA]
• Van Lear Rose [2004, Interscope], A–

Shelby Lynne (1968– )

• I Am Shelby Lynne [2000, Mercury], A–
• Love, Shelby [2001, Island]
• Just a Little Lovin' [2008, Lost Highway], B+(*)

Rose Maddox (1925–98)

• Glorybound Train [1960, Capitol]
• Rose Maddox Sings Bluegrass [1962, Capitol]
• Rose of the West Coast Country [1980–82, Arhoolie]
• The One Rose: The Capitol Years [(1993), Bear Family, 4 CD]
• $35 and a Dream [1994, Arhoolie]

Maddox Brothers and Rose [1935–1957]

• On the Air: The 1940s [1940–49, Arhoolie]
• America's Most Colorful Hillbilly Band, Vol. 1 [1946–51, Arhoolie], A
• America's Most Colorful Hillbilly Band, Vol. 2 [1947–51, Arhoolie]
• 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
• Columbia Historic Edition [1951–57, Columbia]
• The Most Colorful Hilbilly Band in America [(1998), Bear Family, 4 CD]
• The Hillbilly Boogie Years [Rockateer]

Barbara Mandrell (1948– )

• The Midnight Oil [1973, Columbia]
• The Best of Barbara Mandrell [(1979), Liberty]
• Super Hits [(1997), Columbia]

Joe Maphis (1921–86)

• Fire on the Strings [1955–59, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Flying Fingers [1955–60, Bear Family]
• Live at Town Hall Party [1958–61, Country Routes]
• Flat-Picking Spectacular [(1982), CMH]

Carolyn Mark

• The Pros and Cons of Collaboration [2004, Mint]

Daniel Lee Martin

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

Kathy Mattea (1959– )

• Walk the Way the Wind Blows [1986, Mercury]
• Willow in the Wind [1989, Mercury]
• A Collection of Hits [(1990), Mercury]
• Lonesome Standard Time [1992, Mercury], A–
• Walking Away a Winner [1993, Mercury], B+
• The Definitive Collection [1983–97, Mercury/Chronicles], B+(**)

The Mavericks [1990– ]

• From Hell to Paradise [1992, MCA]
• What a Crying Shame [1994, MCA], B+
• Trampoline [1998, MCA]

Martina McBride (1966– )

• The Way That I Am [1993, RCA]
• Wild Angels [1995, RCA]

C.W. McCall (1928– )

• Greatest Hits [(1990), Polygram]

Antsy McClain (1962– )

• Trailercana [2007, DPR], *

Neal McCoy (1963– )

• No Doubt About It [1994, Atlantic]
• Greatest Hits [(1997), Atlantic]

Mindy McCready

• Super Hits [(2000), BNA]

Skeets McDonald (1915–68)

• Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes [(1998), Bear Family, 5 CD]

Reba McEntire (1955– )

• Reba McEntire [1977, Mercury]
• The Best of Reba McEntire [1977–83, Mercury], B
• My Kind of Country [1984, MCA], B+
• Whoever's in New England [1986, MCA]
• What Am I Gonna Do About You [1986, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [1984–87, MCA], A–
• For My Broken Heart [1991, MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1993), MCA]
• Greatest Hits Volume III: I'm a Survivor [1990–2001, MCA], B–
• Reba #1's [1982–2003, MCA Nashville, 2 CD]

Tim McGraw (1967– )

• Not a Moment Too Soon [1994, Curb]
• Everywhere [1997, Curb]
• Greatest Hits [(2000), Curb]
• Live Like You Were Dying [2004, Curb]
• Greatest Hits Vol. 2 [1994–2006, Curb], C+

McKay Brothers

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

James McMurtry (1962– )

• Too Long in the Wasteland [1989, Columbia]
• Candyland [1992, Columbia], B+(*)
• Childish Things [2005, Compadre], A–
• Just Us Kids [2008, Lightning Rod], A–

Buddy Miller (1952– )

• Your Love and Other Lies [1995, Hightone]
• Poison Love [1997, Hightone], B+
• Cruel Moon [1999, Hightone]
• 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– )

• Orphans and Angels [1993, Myrrh]
• Blue Pony [1997, Hightone]
• Broken Things [1999, Hightone], B+

Frankie Miller (1931– )

• Sugar Coated Baby [1954–56, Bear Family]
• Rockin' Rollin' Frankie Miller [1959–63, Bear Family]

Roger Miller (1936–95)

• Golden Hits [(1965), Smash]
• 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. 1: Country Tunesmith [(1991), Mercury]
• The Best of Roger Miller, Vol. 2: King of the Road [(1992), Mercury], A
• King of the Road [(1994), Bear Family]
• Oh Boy Classics Presents Roger Miller [(2000), Oh Boy]

Ronnie Milsap (1944– )

• Greatest Hits [(1980), RCA]
• Inside Ronnie Milsap [1982, RCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1985), RCA]
• The Essential Ronnie Milsap [1973–88, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2 CD], B–
• The Essential Ronnie Milsap [(1995), RCA]
• Super Hits [(1996), RCA]
• 40 #1 Hits [(2000), Virgin, 2 CD], B–

John Michael Montgomery (1965– )

• Kickin' It Up [1994, Atlantic]
• John Michael Montgomery [1965, Atlantic]
• Greatest Hits [(1997), Atlantic]

Melba Montgomery (1938– )

Ralph Mooney (1928– )

• w/James Burton: Corn Pickin' and Slick Slidin' [1968, Capitol]

Merrill Moore (1923– )

• Boogie My Blues Away [1958, Bear Family]

Tiny Moore (1920–87)

• Tiny Moore Music [1972, Kaleidoscope]
• Back to Back [Kaleidoscope]

Allison Moorer (1972– )

• Alabama Song [1998, MCA]
• The Hardest Part [2000, MCA]

George Morgan (1925–75)

• Room Full of Roses: The George Morgan Collection [(1996), Razor & Tie], B
• Candy Kisses [1949–66, Bear Family, 8 CD]

Lorrie Morgan (1960– )

• Leave the Light On [1989, RCA]
• Watch Me [1992, RCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1995), BNA]

Moon Mullican (1909–67)

• Moon Mullican Sings His All-Time Greatest Hits [(1958), King]
• 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–

Anne Murray (1945– )

• Country [1974, Capitol]
• The Best ... So Far [(1994), Capitol]
• Now and Forever [(1994), Capitol, 3 CD]

Willie Nelson (1933– )

• Face of a Fighter [1961, Lone Star]
• 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
• Nashville Was the Roughest [1965–72, Bear Family, 8 CD]
• 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 and Family Live [1978, 2 CD]
• 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–
• Tougher Than Leather [1983, Columbia]
• Without a Song [1983, Columbia]
• 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]
• 16 Biggest Hits [1975–89, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Very Best of Willie Nelson [1974–89, 2 CD]
• 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+
• Healing Hands of Time [1994, Liberty]
• Moonlight Becomes You [1994, Justice], B+
• w/Curtis Potter: Six Hours at Pedernales [1994, Step One], B+
• A Classic and Unreleased Collection [(1995), Rhino, 3 CD]
• 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+(*)

Mickey Newbury (1940–2002)

• Looks Like Rain [1969, Mercury]
• Frisco Mabel Joy [1971, Mountain Retreat]
• Heaven Help the Child [1973, Elektra]
• Live at Montezuma Hall [1973, Elektra]
• Nights When I Am Sane [1994, Winter Harvest]
• The Mickey Newbury Collection [1969–81, Whistle Stop, 8 CD]

Heidi Newfield

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

Juice Newton (1952– )

• After the Dust Settles [1976, RCA]
• Juice [1981, Capitol]
• Quiet Lies [1982, Capitol]
• Greatest Hits [(1984), Capitol]
• Old Flame [1986, RCA]
• Anthology [(1998), Renaissance]

Norma Jean (1938– )

• The Best of Norma Jean [(2000), Collector's Choice]

The Notorious Cherry Bombs [2004– ]

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

Oak Ridge Boys [1959– ]

• Y'All Come Back Saloon [1977, ABC]
• Room Service [1978, MCA]
• The Best of the Oak Ridge Boys [(1978), CBS]
• The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived [1979, MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [(1980), MCA]
• Fancy Free [1981, MCA]
• Bobbie Sue [1982, MCA]
• Deliver [1983, MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1984), MCA]
• Monongahela [1987, MCA]
• Sensational Oak Ridge Boys [(1987), Hollywood]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 [(1989), MCA]
• The Best of the Oak Ridge Boys [(1993), RCA]

Mark O'Connor (1961– )

• Soppin' the Gravy [1979, Rounder], B+
• The Championship Years [1975–84, Country Music Foundation]

Molly O'Day (1923–87)

• Molly O'Day and the Cumberland Mountain Folks [1946–51, Bear Family, 2 CD]

James O'Gwynn (1928– )

• The Smiling Irishman of Country Music [1982, Cattle]

The O'Kanes [1987–1990]

• The O'Kanes [1987, Columbia]
• Tired of the Runnin' [1988, Columbia]

The Okra All-Stars

• The Okra All-Stars [1999, Innerstate]

The Old Joe Clarks [1997– ]

• Metal Shed Blues [1999, Checkered Past]

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–
• Live Close By, Visit Often [2001, BNA]

Bonnie Owens (1932– )

Buck Owens (1929–2006)

• Buck Owens [1961, Sundazed]
• Buck Owens Sings Harlan Howard [1961, Sundazed]
• Buck Owens Sings Tommy Collins [1963, Sundazed]
• I've Got a Tiger by the Tail [1965, Sundazed]
• Christmas with Buck Owens [1965, Sundazed]
• Roll Out the Red Carpet [1966, Sundazed]
• Live at Carnegie Hall [1966, Country Music Foundation]
• Buck Owens and His Buckaroos in Japan! [1967, Sundazed]
• 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+
• The Very Best of Buck Owens, Vol. 1 [(1994), Rhino]
• The Very Best of Buck Owens, Vol. 2 [(1994), Rhino]

Brad Paisley (1972– )

• Who Needs Pictures [1999, Arista]
• Mud on the Tires [2003, Arista Nashville], B+
• Time Well Wasted [2005, Arista Nashville], B+
• 5th Gear [2007, Arista Nashville], B

Lee Roy Parnell (1957– )

• Lee Roy Parnell [1990, Arista]
• Love Without Mercy [1992, Arista]
• Every Night's a Saturday Night [1997, Arista]
• Hits and Highways Ahead [(1999), Arista]

Dolly Parton (1946– )

• Hello, I'm Dolly [1967, Monument]
• Just Because I'm a Woman [1968, RCA]
• w/George Jones: Dolly Parton and George Jones [1968, Starday]
• w/Porter Wagoner: A Real Live Dolly [1970, RCA]
• w/Porter Wagoner: Porter Wayne and Dolly Rebecca [1970, RCA]
• Coat of Many Colors [1969–71, RCA Nashville/Legacy], A–
• My Favorite Song Writer: Porter Wagoner [1972, RCA]
• My Tennessee Mountain Home [1972, RCA Nashville/Legacy], A–
• Jolene [1973, RCA Nashville/Legacy], B
• The Best of Dolly Parton [1971–75, RCA], A
• Mission Chapel Memories 1971–1975 [1971–75, Raven]
• 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs [1980, RCA]
• 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
• White Limozeen [1989, Columbia]
• The Essential Dolly Parton, Vol. 1: I Will Always Love You [(1995), RCA]
• Super Hits [(1996), RCA]
• The Essential Dolly Parton, Vol. 2 [(1997), RCA]
• 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–
• She's All I Got [1971, Koch]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1978), Epic]
• 16 Biggest Hits [1971–78, Sony]
• Biggest Hits [(1983), Epic]

Minnie Pearl (1912–96)

• Country Music Hall of Fame [(1998), King]
• The Best of Minnie Pearl [Nashville]

Jo Carol Pierce (1944– )

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

Webb Pierce (1926–91)

• Hayride Boogie, 1950–1951 [1950–51, Krazy Kat]
• The Unavailable Sides [1950–51, Krazy Kat]
• The Wondering Boy, 1951–1958 [1951–58, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• 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–

Mary Kay Place (1947– )

• Tonite! At the Capri Lounge Loretta Haggers [1976, Columbia]

Ray Price (1926– )

• San Antonio Rose [1961, Koch]
• The Essential Ray Price 1951–62 [1951–62, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Night Life [1963, Koch]
• The Other Woman [1965, Columbia]
• The Honky Tonk Years (1950–1966) [1950–66, Bear Family, 10 CD]
• The Best of Ray Price [1976, Columbia]
• Hits on Monument [1979, Sony], C+
• The Essential Ray Price [1950–80, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Tribute to Willie and Kris [1981, Columbia]
• American Originals [(1989), Columbia]
• Super Hits [(1997), Columbia]
• 16 Biggest Hits [(1999), Columbia/Legacy]
• In a Honky Tonk Mood [(2000), Jasmine]

Charley Pride (1938– )

• The Country Way [1967, RCA]
• The Pride of Country Music [1967, RCA]
• In Person [1969, Koch]
• The Sensational Charlie Pride [1969, RCA]
• Christmas in My Home Town [1970, RCA]
• From Me to You [1971, RCA]
• Did You Think to Pray [1971, RCA]
• Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs [1971, RCA]
• The Incomparable Charley Pride [1973, Camden]
• There's a Little Bit of Hank in Me [1980, RCA], B+
• RCA Country Legends [1966–81, Buddha], A–
• Charley Sings Everybody's Choice [1982, RCA]
• Anthology [1966–84, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage, 2 CD], A–
• The Essential Charley Pride [1966–84, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• The Best of Charley Pride [(1991), Curb]
• The Essential Charley Pride [(1997), RCA], A–
• Branson City Limits [1998, Unison]

Jeanne Pruett (1937– )

• Satin Sheets: Greatest Hits [(1998), Varese]

Eddie Rabbitt (1941–98)

• The Best of Eddie Rabbitt: Greatest Hits [(1983), Warner Brothers]
• #1's [(1985), Warner Brothers]
• All Time Greatest Hits [(1991), Warner Brothers]

Marvin Rainwater (1925– )

• Whole Lotta Woman [1956–81, Bear Family], B
• Classic Recordings [(1992), Bear Family, 4 CD]

Willis Alan Ramsey

• Willis Alan Ramsey [1972, Koch], B

Wayne Raney (1921–93)

• Songs from the Hills [1958, King]

Rascal Flatts

• Melt [2002, Hollywood]

Eddy Raven (1945– )

• The Best of Eddy Raven [(1988), RCA]
• Greatest Country Hits [(1990), Curb]
• The Best of Eddy Raven [(1997), Curb]

Collin Raye (1959– )

• Extremes [1994, Epic]
• The Best of Collin Raye: Direct Hits [(1997), Epic], B–

Susan Raye (1944– )

• 16 Greatest Hits [(1999), Varese]

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+
• The Essential Jerry Reed [(1995), RCA]
• Guitar Man [(1997), Camden]
• RCA Country Legends [(2001), Buddha]

Del Reeves (1934– )

• His Greatest Hits [(1994), Razor & Tie]

Jim Reeves (1924–64)

• Jim Reeves [1956, Abbott]
• Four Walls: The Legend Begins [1953–57, RCA]
• He'll Have to Go and Other Hits [(1960), RCA]
• Live at the Grand Ole Opry [1953–60, Country Music Foundation]
• Twelve Songs of Christmas [1963, RCA]
• Up Through the Years [(1965), RCA]
• The Essential Jim Reeves [1957–66, RCA], B
• The Blue Side of Lonesome [1967, RCA]
• Gentleman Jim: 1955–1959 [1955–59, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• Anthology [1953–68, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage, 2 CD], B+(*)
• The Essential Jim Reeves [1953–68, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Welcome to My World: The Essential Jim Reeves Collection [(1993), RCA, 2 CD]
• Welcome to My World [(1996), Bear Family, 16 CD]
• Radio Days Vol. 1 [(1999), Bear Family, 3 CD]
• The Best of Jim Reeves [(1999), Time Life]

Mike Reid (1947– )

Charlie Rich (1932–95)

• Lonely Weekends: The Best of the Sun Years [1958–63, AVI]
• Sun Years: 1958–1963 [1958–63, Bear Family]
• Big Boss Man: The Groove Sessions [1964, Koch]
• The Complete Smash Sessions [1965–66, Mercury]
• Set Me Free [1968, Koch]
• The Fabulous Charlie Rich [1969, Koch]
• Boss Man [1970, Epic]
• Behind Closed Doors [1973, Epic]
• The Silver Fox [1974, Epic]
• Sings the Songs of Hank Williams [1975, London]
• Greatest Hits [(1976), Epic]
• The Most Beautiful Girl [1978, Embassy]
• American Originals [(1989), Columbia]
• 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]

John Rich

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

Kim Richey (1956– )

• Kim Richey [1995, Mercury]
• Rise [2002, Universal]
• The Collection [2004, Lost Highway]

Jeannie C. Riley (1945– )

• The Best of Jeannie C. Riley [1968–71, Varese Sarabande]
• Harper Valley PTA and Other Greatest Hits [(1989), Rhino]

LeAnn Rimes (1982– )

• Blue [1996, Curb]

Dennis Robbins

• Man with a Plan [1992, Giant], A–

Kathy Robertson

• To Roy Nichols with Love [1997, Cowgirl]

Marty Robbins (1925–82)

• Rock'n Roll'n Robbins [1957, Koch]
• Country 1951–1958 [1951–58, Bear Family]
• Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs [1959, Columbia]
• More Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs [1960, Columbia]
• The Drifter [1966, Columbia]
• Country (1960–1966) [1960–66, Bear Family]
• The Story of My Life: The Best of Marty Robbins [1952–69, Columbia/Legacy]
• All-Time Greatest Hits [(1972), Columbia/Legacy]
• Biggest Hits [(1982), Columbia]
• The Essential Marty Robbins [1951–82, Columbia, 2 CD], B–
• The Essential Marty Robbins [1952–82, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–
• A Lifetime of Song (1951–1982) [1951–82, Columbia]
• Rockin' Rollin' Robbins [(1985), Bear Family]
• Ruby Ann: Rockin' Rollin' Robbins, Vol. 3 [(1991), Bear Family]
• Super Hits [(1995), Columbia]
• Under Western Skies [(1996), Bear Family]
• 16 Biggest Hits [(1998), Columbia/Legacy]

Bruce Robison

• Wrapped [1998, Sony]
• Eleven Stories [2006, Sustain], B+(**)

Charlie Robison

• Life of the Party [1998, Columbia]
• Good Times [2004, Dualtone], B+

Johnny Rodriguez (1952– )

• The Greatest Hits of Johnny Rodriguez [1973–76, Mercury]
• You Can Say That Again [1996, Hightone]

Kenny Rogers (1938– )

• Ten Years of Gold [(1977), EMI America]
• The Gambler [1978, EMI America]
• Greatest Hits [(1980), EMI America]
• 20 Great Years [1969–80, Reprise], B–
• 25 Greatest Hits [(1987), EMI America]
• The Best of Kenny Rogers [(1995), Capitol]
• Kenny Rogers and the First Edition: Greatest Hits [(1996), Hip-O]
• Through the Years: A Retrospective [(1999), Capitol]
• Kenny Rogers [(1999), Liberty]

Darrell Scott (1959– )

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

Jack Scott (1936– )

• Scott on Groove [(1989), Bear Family]
• Greatest Hits [(1990), Curb]
• Classic Scott [(1994), Bear Family]

Wayne Scott

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

Dan Seals (1948– )

• The Best of Dan Seals [(1987), Liberty]
• Rage On [1988, Liberty]
• The Songwriter [1992, Liberty]

Jeannie Seely (1940– )

Ronnie Self (1938–81)

• Bop-a-Lena [(1990), Bear Family]

Jason Sellers

• A Matter of Time [1999, BNA]

Billy Joe Shaver (1939– )

• Old Five and Dimers Like Me [1973, Koch]
• Honky Tonk Heroes [1976–77, Bear Family]
• I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal [1981, Columbia]
• 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
• Victory [1998, New West]
• The Earth Rolls On [2001, New West], B+

Shedaisy [1999– ]

• Brand New Year [2000, Hollywood]

Shenandoah [1987– ]

• The Road Not Taken [1989, Columbia]
• Greatest Hits [(1992), Columbia]
• Super Hits [(1994), Columbia]
• The Best of Shenandoah [(1995), RCA]

Jean Shepard (1933– )

• Songs of a Love Affair / Heartaches and Tears [1956–62, EMI]
• Honky-Tonk Heroine [1952–64, Country Music Foundation], B+
• Melody Ranch Girl [1952–64, Bear Family, 5 CD]

Ashton Shepherd (1986– )

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

T.G. Sheppard (1944– )

• The Best of T.G. Sheppard [(1992), Curb]

Red Simpson (1934– )

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

Sisters Wade

• Sisters Wade [1999, Blue Hat]

Jimmy Skinner (1909–79)

• From the Beginning to Fame [1949–61, Bronco Buster]

Cal Smith (1932– )

• I've Found Someone of My Own [1972, Decca]

Carl Smith (1927– )

• The Essential Carl Smith [1950–56, Columbia], A–
• The Country Gentleman Sings [1967, Columbia]
• A Tribute to Roy Acuff [1969, Columbia]
• Satisfaction Guaranteed [(1996), Bear Family, 5 CD]

Connie Smith (1941– )

• The Essential Connie Smith [1965–72, RCA], B–
• Connie Smith [1998, Warner Brothers]
• Greatest Hits on Monument [Sony]

Margo Smith (1942– )

• Don't Break the Heart That Loves You [1978, Warner Brothers]
• A Woman [1979, Warner Brothers]
• The Best of Margo Smith [MCA]

Sammi Smith (1943– )

• Help Me Make It Through the Night [1970, Mega]
• The Best of Sammi Smith [(1996), Varese]

Hank Snow (1914–99)

• The Yodelling Ranger 1936–1947 [1936–47, Bear Family, 5 CD]
• The Singing Ranger 1959–1953 [1949–53, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• The Thesaurus Transcriptions [1950–56, Bear Family, 5 CD]
• The Singing Ranger, Vol. 2 [1953–58, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• The Essential Hank Snow [1950–74, RCA], A
• 16 Top Tracks [(1988), RCA], U
• I'm Movin' On and Other Great Country Hits [(1990), RCA], A
• The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3 [(1994), Bear Family, 12 CD]
• The Singing Ranger, Vol. 4 [1969–84, Bear Family], U

Billie Jo Spears (1937– )

• The Best of Billie Jo Spears [(1994), Razor & Tie]

Split Lip Rayfield [1998– ]

• Split Lip Rayfield [1998, Bloodshot]
• In the Mud [1999, Bloodshot]
• Never Make It Home [2001, Bloodshot]
• Should Have Seen It Coming [2004, Bloodshot], B

Joe Stampley (1943– )

• The Best of Joe Stampley [(1995), Varese Sarabande]
• Good Ol' Boy: His Greatest Hits [(1995), Razor & Tie]

The Statler Brothers [1955– ]

• Flowers on the Wall: The Essential Statler Brothers [1966–72, Columbia/Legacy]
• Bed of Rose's [1971, Mercury]
• Country Music Then and Now [1972, Mercury]
• Holy Bible: Old Testament [1975, Mercury]
• Holy Bible: New Testament [1975, Mercury]
• The Best of the Statler Brothers [(1975), Mercury], B
• Short Stories [1977, Mercury]
• Holy Bible: Old and New Testament [1979, Mercury]
• Statler Brothers Christmas Card [1979, Mercury]
• The Best of the Statler Brothers, Vol. 2 [(1980), Mercury]
• Today [1983, Mercury]
• Atlanta Blue [1984, Mercury]
• Pardners in Rhyme [1985, Mercury]
• Maple Street Memories [1987, Mercury]
• A 30th Anniversary Celebration [(1994), Mercury, 3 CD]
• Oh, Happy Day [(1995), Sony]

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 [(1981), RCA]
• Brand New [1988, Hightone], B+
• Battleground [1990, Hightone], B+
• Gary's Greatest [1973–90, Hightone], A
• I'm a Texan [1993, Hightone]
• Best of the Hightone Years [1988–93, Hightone], A–
• The Essential Gary Stewart [(1997), RCA]
• Live at Billy Bob's Texas [2003, Smith Music]

Wynn Stewart (1934–85)

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

Doug Stone (1956– )

• Doug Stone [1990, Epic]
• From the Heart [1992, Epic]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [(1995), Epic]
• Super Hits [(1997), Columbia]
• Pure Country [(1998), Sony]

George Strait (1952– )

• Strait Country [1981, MCA]
• Strait From the Heart [1982, MCA]
• Right or Wrong [1983, MCA]
• Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind [1984, MCA]
• Something Special [1985, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [(1985), MCA], A–
• Ocean Front Property [1987, MCA]
• Greatest Hits, Volume Two [(1987), MCA], B+
• Beyond the Blue Neon [1989, MCA]
• 2 Ten Strait Hits [(1991), MCA]
• Chill of an Early Fall [1991, MCA]
• Strait out of the Box [(1995), MCA, 4 CD]
• Blue Clear Sky [1996, MCA]
• Latest Greatest Straitest Hits [(2000), MCA]
• Honkytonkville [2003, MCA Nashville]
• Troubadour [2008, MCA Nashville], B+(*)

Mel Street (1933–76)

• Mel Street's Greatest Hits [(1994), Deluxe]

Marty Stuart (1958– )

• Busy Bee Cafe [1982, Sugar Hill], B–
• Let There Be Country [1988, Columbia]
• Hillbilly Rock [1989, MCA]
• Tempted [1991, MCA]
• This One's Gonna Hurt You [1992, MCA]
• The Marty Stuart Party Hit Pack [1995, MCA], B
• The Pilgrim [1999, MCA]
• Souls' Chapel [2005, Superlatone], B+

Sugarland [2004– ]

• Enjoy the Ride [2006, Mercury Nashville]
• Love on the Inside [2008, Mercury Nashville], B

Trent Summar

• Trent Summar and the New Row Mob [2000, VFR]

The Sundowners [1960–1971]

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

Doug Supernaw (1960– )

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

Sweethearts of the Rodeo [1986– ]

• Sweethearts of the Rodeo [1986, Columbia]

Taylor Swift (1989– )

• Taylor Swift [2006, Big Machine], B+(*)

Sylvia (1956– )

• Anthoogy [1979–89, Renaissance]

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–
• Got No Bread, No Milk, No Money / Tryin' Like the Devil [1975–76, Bear Family]
• Blackjack Choir [1977, Capitol], B+
• Ain't It Something [1977, Capitol], B+
• Love Songs and the Blues [1989, Bear Family], B
• The Road to Torreón [1992, Bear Family]
• 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+(**)
• Zone of Our Own [1991, Reprise]
• Hangin' on by a Thread [1992, Reprise]
• The Best of Texas Tornados [(1993), Reprise], A–

B.J. Thomas (1942– )

• I'm So Lonely I Could Cry [1966, Scepter]
• Greatest Hits [(1990), Rhino]
• More Greatest Hits [(1995), Varese]
• The Very Best of B.J. Thomas [(1997), Varese]

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
• Country Music Hall of Fame [1968–78, MCA]
• The Best of Hank Thompson 1966–1979 [1966–79, Varese], A–
• The Best of the Best of Hank Thompson [(1996), Hollywood]
• Hank Thompson and Friends