This listing of nation music stars who may have been a lot greater is group-heavy, however there are many solo artists who by no means actually appeared to succeed in their full potential.

In some instances, life occurred. In different instances, they simply did not have the fitting staff to assist. In not less than one occasion, the artist died simply as he was turning into a extremely huge deal.

• Nation artists from the Nineteen Eighties, ’90s, 2000s and past are included on this listing of singers who may have been a lot greater.
• Reader response to a Style of Nation Fb thread knowledgeable this listing, though any artist who has gained an Entertainer of the 12 months award was not eligible.
• Explanations are the opinion of Style of Nation workers.

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Not included are artists who did one thing to get themselves canceled.

Additionally not included are Nation Music Corridor of Famers who followers do not feel obtained sufficient mainstream consideration. Marty Stuart falls within the latter class. Certain, he did not notch as many hit songs as some others, however how will you get greater than the Corridor of Fame?

Greater than 1,500 folks chimed in after we requested this query. Dozens, if not a whole bunch of singers had been steered to go together with greater than 300 names provided on Reddit.

We have pared it right down to 12 artists, together with one “fan alternative” — an artist nation followers overwhelmingly agree ought to have been extra standard or profitable.

Scroll via to see all 12 artists, full with our rationalization. We start with the late Keith Whitley, who might be the least controversial identify on the listing.