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40 Best Country Music Singers From The 90s 

Leo Tolstoy, the great Russian author of War and Peace, once wrote â€˜Music is the shorthand for emotion!’. He was right! Music is used to convey messages and even tell stories. It has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years, plus it has the power to evoke a wide range of emotions, making it a powerful tool in our lives. 

Country music is one of the most popular genres and it never gets old. It is always changing and the 90s were no different. This decade brings about an array of memories as it is one of the wildest and arguably one of the greatest in music matters. 

It brought with it new stars and saw the existing ones release their greatest works with songs that stayed with us for years and years. These artists of the ’90s paved the way for the talent we see today. The dedication, passion, and quality music produced bled into the 2000s and beyond.  

Here are the 40 best country music singers from the 90s. 

1. Reba Nell McEntire

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Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music singer and actress, who was born on 28th March 1955 in McAlester, Oklahoma, in a musical family. She is the queen of country music. Despite losing eight of her band members in a plane crash in San Diego, California in 1991, Reba was one of the most successful country music artists of the 1990s.   

Her 17th album, ‘For My Broken Heart’, was released after the crash and it remains her best-selling album so far. She released 9 albums in that decade alone. Fancy, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, Why Haven’t I Heard From You, and The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter are some of her 90s songs.   

She has 32 studio albums so far. Reba has won many awards over the years and has acted in several films. She is a vocal advocate for various causes, including domestic violence awareness and breast cancer research. 

2. Alan Jackson   

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Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer born on 17th October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia. Jackson was one of the most popular country music artists of the 1990s with 8 of his 21 albums released in that decade.   

Alan helped shape the careers of many young country music singers, like Kane Brown, who sings about being Alan Jackson’s lifelong fan in his ‘I Love You Like I Love Country Music’ song. These two singers call Georgia home.  

He is a successful musician, having won many awards over the years, sold close to 100 million records, was inducted into several halls of fame, and even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

Midnight in Montgomery, Remember When, Chattahoochee and it must be love are some of his songs. 

3. Trisha Yearwood 

Patricia Lynn Yearwood, best known as Trisha Yearwood, is an American country music singer who was born on 19th September 1964 in Monticello, Georgia. Trisha is also an actress, author, and television personality with a cooking show on TV. 

Trisha released her first album in 1991 and ‘She is in love with the Boy’ was among her first songs. She did 6 more albums in the 90s and so far, she has 15 albums. Tisha is talented and she has earned several honors in her career. Another thing, she is a chef, and she loves cooking southern meals. 

Back Home Again, Georgia Rain, How Do I Live, and Walkaway Joe are some of her songs. 

4. Willie Nelson  

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Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer who was born on 29th April 1933 in Abbott, Texas. He released 9 albums in the 90s and has 73 solo studio albums so far. This American icon was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993, and he received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1998.  

Willie remains one of the most recognized artists in country and Americana music. He has written memorable songs and he remains active as a touring musician and recording artist to this day. He is the most unforgettable of Austin musicians if the prominent statue outside downtown’s Austin City Limits is anything to go by. 

The Texas Institute of Letters inducted him among its members for his songwriting in 2018, and he was included by Rolling Stone on its 100 Greatest Singers and 100 Greatest Guitarists lists.     

5. Dolly Parton   

Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American country music singer who was born on 19th January 1946 in Pittman Center, Tennessee. She started her career in the late 60s but continued with her success well into the 90s, leading to her releasing 10 albums in that decade. Dolly was among the first musicians to blend country with other music styles.  

Shine, Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That, Romeo, I Will Always Love You, and You Can’t Make Old Friends are some of her songs. Dolly is talented, has close to 50 studio albums, and can play many instruments. She was inducted into almost 20 Halls of Fame and even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This star has received several awards and honors as a singer and philanthropist. 

Throughout the 1990s, Dolly Parton did tours and live performances. She is a dynamic and engaging entertainer.  

6. Tanya Tucker  

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Tanya Denise Tucker is an American country music singer who was born on 10th October 1958 in Seminole, Texas. Tanya started her career when she was young and has 26 studio albums and many non-album hit singles so far. She has won several awards over the years. 

Tanya is one of the genre’s most talented artists, and the 90s decade was one of her best. By then, she had 20 years of experience as a country singer but was only in her mid-30s. She released 7 of her 23 albums in the 90s. This singer has won many awards during her career and in 2023, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 

7. Lee Ann Womack  

Lee Ann Womack Liddell is an American country music singer who was born on 19th August 1966 in Jacksonville, Texas. Her interest in Music began at a young age and she even learned how to play the piano.   

In the late 90s, Womack was a rising star in the country music scene, having released her first album in 1997. A Little Past Little Rock, I’ll Think of a Reason Later, Now You See Me, Now You Don’t, Don’t Tell Me, and I Hope You Dance are some of her 90s songs. 

This talented singer has sold millions of records worldwide and has 9 studio albums, not forgetting the awards and honors she has received during her career. Lee Ann has a daughter, Aubrie Sellers, who is a country musician too. 

8. LeAnn Rimes  

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Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian is an American country music singer who was born on 28th August 1982 in Jackson, Mississippi. Dallas when she was six. She began her career in musical theatre, performing in Dallas, and by the time she was 9 years old, she was an experienced singer. 

LeAnn’s first album was released in 1991 and she released 5 more in that decade. Blue, One-Way Ticket (Because I Can), How Do I Live, Commitment, Nothin’ New Under the Moon, and Can’t Fight the Moonlight are some of her 90s songs.  

She has 18 albums so far and she has sold over 37 million records worldwide. This singer is an actress too having acted in 12 films. 

9. Dan Seals 

Danny Wayland Seals was an American country music singer who was born on 8th February 1948 in McCamey, Texas. He was a solo artist who released 6 of his 13 albums in the 90s. In addition, this artist had 7 Compilation albums, 4 of which were done in that decade.  

Dan continued to release new music throughout the 90s. Love on Arrival, Good Times, We Are One, Mason Dixon Line, and One Friend are some of his songs. He also collaborated with different artists, plus this singer had more than 20 singles on the country charts 

Dan remained an important figure in the country music community until he died of cancer on 25th March 2009 at his daughter’s home in Nashville. 

10. Wade Hayes 

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Tony Wade Hayes is an American country music singer who is known for his traditional country sound and strong songwriting skills. He was born on 20th April 1969 in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma and he gained popularity in the mid-1990s with his first album, Old Enough to Know Better, released in 1995. 

Old Enough to Know Better, I’m Still Dancin’ with You, Don’t Stop, What I Meant to Say, and The Day That She Left Tulsa (In a Chevy) are some of his 90s songs. He did many successful singles and 3 albums in the 90s. 

11. Faith Hill    

Audrey Faith Perry McGraw, musically known as Faith Hill, is an American singer who was born on 21st September 1967 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She started singing when she was very young. 4 of her 8 albums were released in the 90s and Wild One, Piece of My Heart, It Matters to Me, This Kiss, and Breathe are some of her 90s songs.    

Hill has sold millions of records worldwide, plus she is a very talented singer, and she has been widely honored during her career. This successful artist is married to a musician, Tim McGraw, and the couple has done an album together. 

12. Shania Twain

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Eilleen Regina “Shania” Twain is a Canadian singer who was born on 28th August 1965 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She was one of the most successful and influential artists of the 1990s, releasing 3 albums and many hit singles in the 90s. 

Any Man of Mine, You’re Still the One, From This Moment On, and Man! I Feel Like a Woman were some of her 90s songs. She took country music to another new level. 

Shania has won many awards over the years and is one of the best-selling artists in the world. She has stars on Canada’s Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame plus her name in several halls of fame. 

13. Clint Black 

Clint Patrick Black is an American country music singer who was born on 4th February 1962 in Long Branch, New Jersey. This singer had numerous hits on the country music charts that all made it to the number-one spot. 8 of his 13 albums were released in the 90s. 

Nothin’ but the Taillights, One Emotion, Like the Rain, Killin’ Time, A Better Man, and Loving Blind are some of his 90s songs. He has won many awards over the years and even has a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. 

14. Lisa Brokop  

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Lisa Brokop is a Canadian country music singer who was born on 6th June 1973 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. She is a talented singer with 8 albums, half of which were released in the 90s and she is known for her catchy melodies and strong vocals. 

She Can’t Save Him, Keep Mom and Dad in Love, Before He Kissed Me, Better Off Broken, Give Me a Ring Sometime, Take That, and How Do I Let Go are some of her songs. She was one of the most successful female country artists in Canada during the 1990s.   

15. Billy Ray Cyrus 

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Billy Ray Cyrus is an American award-winning country music singer who was born on 25th August 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky. He is known for his unique voice and catchy, upbeat country tunes. In the 90s decade, he released 5 albums and had numerous hits on the country music charts. 

Billy has a total of 16 albums and 11 compilation albums. Achy Breaky Heart, Could’ve Been Me, She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore, Words By Heart, Storm in the Heartland, and Busy Man are some of his 90s songs. 

Billy recently sang Old Town Road with Lil Nas X. The famous actress, Miley Cyrus, is his daughter. 

16. Mary Chapin Carpenter  

Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American country music singer who was born on 21st February 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey. She’s known for her thoughtful lyrics and was one of the most successful country singers of the 1990s, winning multiple Grammy Awards and selling millions of records that decade. 

4 of her 16 albums were released then. Passionate Kisses, He Thinks He’ll Keep Her, Down at the Twist and Shout, Shut Up and Kiss Me, The Hard Way, House of Cards, and Stones in the Road are some of her 90s songs. 

17. Travis Tritt  

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James Travis Tritt is an American country music singer who was born on 9th February 1963 in Marietta, Georgia. Known for his Southern rock-influenced sound and powerful vocals, Travis was active in the 1990s, and he was one of the most successful country singers.  

He won multiple Grammy Awards plus had numerous chart-topping singles and released 6 albums during that decade. Help Me Hold On, Anymore, Can I Trust You with My Heart, Foolish Pride, The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’, and Lord Have Mercy on the Working Man are some of his songs. 

18. Garth Brooks   

Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country music singer who was one of the biggest stars during the 90s decade. He was born on 7th February 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He released numerous hit songs and close to 10 albums in the 90s. 

Some of Garth Brooks’ most famous songs from the 1990s include Friends in Low Places, The Dance, Thunder Rolls, Unanswered Prayers, The River, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Two Pina Coladas, That Summer, and Standing Outside the Fire. 

He is in several halls of fame and has won many awards over the years. 

19. Dwight Yoakam 

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Dwight David Yoakam is an American country music singer who was born on 23rd October 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He is known for his unique style and powerful voice. In the 90s, this award-winning artist worked on almost 10 of his 30 albums, including cover and compilation albums.  

Some of his songs from the 1990s include Ain’t That Lonely Yet, Fast As You, You’re The One, Pocket Of A Clown, Nothing, Thousand Miles From Nowhere, Try Not To Look So Pretty, It Only Hurts When I Cry, and Sorry You Asked. 

20. Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice Mattea is an American country music singer who was born on 21st June 1959 in South Charleston, West Virginia. She is known for her powerful voice and songs that often had social and political themes. 

She has received many awards over the years and 5 of her 17 albums were released in the 90s. Where’ve You Been, 455 Rocket, Time Passes By, Standing Knee Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst), Come From the Heart, Seeds, The Innocent Years, Walking Away a Winner, and Asking Us to Dance are some of her 90s songs. 

21. Vince Gill 

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Vincent Grant Gill is an American country music singer who was born on 12th April 1957 in Norman, Oklahoma. He is very talented and has won many awards and honors over the years. Gill was very active during the 1990s, 8 of his 19 albums were released in that decade. The albums were successful and he also released several numerous hit singles. 

I Still Believe in You, Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away, One More Last Chance, Whenever You Come Around, Pretty Little Adriana, If You Ever Have Forever in Mind, and Kindly Keep It Country are some of his 90s songs. 

Gill is married to Christian music singer Amy Grant. Check out the best Christian Singers of All Time here. 

22. Suzy Bogguss 

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Susan Kay Bogguss is an American country music singer who was born on 30th December 1956 in Aledo, Illinois. She is known for her sweet voice and traditional country sound. Suzy was active in the 90s, releasing close to 10 successful albums and many hit singles. 

She has won awards during her career and some of her 90s songs include Aces, Drive South, Hey Cinderella, Heartache, and Give Me Some Wheels.  

23. John Michael Montgomery 

John Michael Montgomery is an American country music singer with a rich baritone voice. He was born on 20th January 1965 in Danville, Kentucky. He was active in the 90s with 6 of his 10 albums released in that decade. He also did numerous hit singles and collaborated with other artists as well.  

John has won many awards over the years. I Swear, I Love the Way You Love Me, Rope the Moon, No Man’s Land, and Angel in My Eyes are some of his 90s songs. 

24. Deana Kay Carter 

Known for her unique blend of country and pop music, Deana Kay Carter is an American country music singer who was born on 4th January 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her father was a music producer. She has 7 albums so far and several hit singles.  

Deana was active in the 90s and even collaborated with other country music artists. Strawberry Wine, You and Tequila, Absence of the Heart, Did I Shave My Legs for This?, and We Danced Anyway are some of her 90s songs.  

25. Keith Urban   

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Keith Lionel Urban is a country music singer who was born on 26th October 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand where he is a citizen. He also is a citizen of Australia and the United States of America. This singer is very talented and he has won over 100 awards so far. 

Keith began his career in the 1990s and went on to release 3 albums in that decade which did well, helping the singer gain a following. He has 12 albums so far and many hit singles that make it to the number-one spot on the charts.  

But for the Grace of God, Where the Blacktop Ends, Your Everything, Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me, and It’s a Love Thing are some of his songs. 

Keith Urban is married to Nicole Kidman. 

26. Trace Adkins 

Tracy Darrell Adkins is an American country music singer who was born on 13th January 1962 in Sarepta, Louisiana. He started his career in the mid-90s and had released 3 albums and many hit singles by the end of that decade.  

I Left Something Turned on at Home, The Rest of Mine, Don’t Lie, Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone, The Night He Can’t Remember, and Big Time are some of his 90s songs. Trace is also an actor and he has won many awards and honors over the years. 

27. Sammy Kershaw  

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Samuel Paul Kershaw is an American country music artist who was born on 24th February 1958 in Kaplan, Louisiana. This singer was active throughout the 90s, releasing over 20 singles and 8 of his 18 albums in that decade. 

Haunted Heart, She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful, Third Rate Romance, Yard Sale, Anywhere but Here, and Meant to Be are some of his songs. 

28. Pam Tillis 

Pamela Yvonne Tillis is an American country music singer who was born on 24th July 1957 in Plant City, Florida. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and her father was a country musician too. She was active in the 1990s, and she released 5 successful albums and hit singles.  

Some of her 90s songs include In Between Dances, Maybe It Was Memphis, Shake the Sugar Tree, Deep Down, All the Good Ones Are Gone, and I Said a Prayer. Pam has 14 albums so far and has won awards during her career. 

29. George Strait 

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George Harvey Strait Sr. is an American country music singer and icon who was born on 18th May 1952 in Poteet, Texas. He is one of the most influential artists of all time and was active in the 90s decade. He released 10 of his 30 albums and many hit singles during that decade.  

Check Yes or No, One Night at a Time, Heartland, I Just Want to Dance With You, Carrying Your Love With Me, I Cross My Heart, and Write This Down are some of his songs. Strait is an award winner who has sold millions of records worldwide and has been honored several times. 

30. Clay Walker 

Ernest Clayton Walker Jr. is an American country music singer who was born on 19th August 1969 in Beaumont, Texas. He began his career in the 90s and released 5 albums and many hit singles in that decade. He also toured extensively and won several awards for his music, including the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist award in 1994.  

Some of his 90’s songs include What’s It to You, Who Needs You Baby, If You Ever Feel Like Lovin’ Me Again, Live Until I Die, Dreaming with My Eyes Open, This Woman and This Man, and Then What. Clay has over 10 albums and his music remains popular among country fans today. 

31. Tina Turner  

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Tina Turner, whose real name is Anna Mae Bullock, is a retired Swiss singer who began singing in the 70s. She was born on 26th November 1939 in Brownsville, Tennessee but she gave up her American citizenship in 2013.  

Tina Turner was very active in the 90s, releasing 2 albums and many singles in that decade. This singer also toured extensively and performed in shows all around the world. She was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and has received numerous other awards for her contributions to music. 

The Best, Missing You, Way of the World, Whatever You Want, I Don’t Wanna Fight, and GoldenEye are some of her songs. 

32. Petrella 

Petrella Ann Bonner is an American country music singer who was born on 15th April 1947 in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas. She has a throaty voice and is known for her energetic performances plus her traditional country sound. 

This Isn’t Goodbye, Go For It, Working In The USA, and I Want To Know You Forever are some of her songs. She was active in the 90s and even won awards during that time. 

33. Wynonna  

Wynonna Ellen Judd was born Christina Claire Ciminella on 30th May 1964 in Ashland, Kentucky. She is an award-winning American country music singer who was one of the most popular in the 90s. She released about 5 albums in that decade and had hit singles too. 

She Is His Only Need, I Saw the Light, Tell Me Why, Only Love, Rock Bottom, and To Be Loved by You are some of her songs. 

34. Tim McGraw 

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He has since become one of the most successful country music artists of all time with 16 albums so far. He works with other artists and has won awards over the years. Welcome to the Club, Don’t Take the Girl, She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart, and Down on the Farm are some of his songs. 

35. Martina McBride 

Martina Mariea Schiff McBride is an American country music singer who was born on 29th July 1966 in Sharon, Kansas. She started her career in the early 1990s and released 6 of her 14 albums in that decade. She had a string of major hit singles too. 

Martina has won many awards and honors over the years. Wild Angels, A Broken Wing, Wrong Again, Happy Girl, and Love’s the Only House are some of her songs.  

She is known for her powerful vocals, emotional ballads, and empowering anthems and is still one of the best country music artists.  

36. David Lee Murphy

David Lee Murphy is an American country music singer who had his breakthrough success in the 1990s. He is known for his unique blend of rock and country music. He was born on 7th January 1959 in Herrin, Illinois.  

3 of his 5 albums were released in that decade and some of his songs include Fish Ain’t Bitin’, Every Time I Get Around You, and The Road You Leave Behind. This singer is a successful songwriter as well.  

37. Terri Clark

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Terri Lynn Sauson is a Canadian award-winning country music singer who is professionally known as Terri Clark. She was born on 5th August 1968 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her grandparents were country music singers.  

Terri rose to fame in the 1990s with 3 of her 12 albums and several hit singles released in that decade. She sings catchy melodies that have relatable lyrics. 

Better Things to Do, When Boy Meets Girl, If I Were You, Now That I Found You, You’re Easy on the Eyes, Girls Lie Too, and I Just Wanna Be Mad are some of her songs. 

38. Patty Loveless 

Patricia Lee Ramey, professionally known as Patty Loveless, is an American country music singer who was born on 4th January 1957 in Pikeville, Kentucky. She has a powerful and beautiful voice and she began her career in the late 80s. 

Patty was active in the 90s and even won several awards. 6 of her 16 albums were released in that decade.  

Blame It on Your Heart, How Can I Help You Say Goodbye, Here I Am, The Night’s Too Long, A Thousand Times a Day, Nothin’ but the Wheel, You Don’t Even Know Who I Am, and You Don’t Seem to Miss Me are some of her songs. 

39. Tracy Lawrence 

Tracy Lee Lawrence is an American country music singer who was born on 27th January 1968 in Atlanta, Cass County, Texas. He has a smooth baritone voice and is known for his traditional sound and honky-tonk style. 6 of his albums and numerous hit songs were released in the 90s. 

Some of his songs include Sticks and Stones, Alibis, Can’t Break It to My Heart, If the Good Die Young, Texas Tornado, Time Marches On, My Second Home, and Stars Over Texas among others. 

Tracy has won several awards over the years. 

40. John Berry

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John Edward Berry is an American country music singer who was born on September 14, 1959, in Aiken, South Carolina. He has a rich and remarkable baritone voice and his music blends elements of traditional country and contemporary. 

Berry was active in the 90s and 5 of his over 20 albums were released in this decade. Your Love Amazes Me, Standing on the Edge of Goodbye, What’s in It for Me, You and Only You, Kiss Me in the Car, She’s Taken a Shine, and Will You Marry Me are some of his songs. 

Those were the country singers that took us through the wild and wonderful 90s decade. The music was diverse and influential to all generations, it brought people together, evoked emotions, and enriched our lives in countless ways. It continues to resonate with audiences even today.  

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