Hannahlee Allers

Perhaps more important than her music is how Lynn helped open doors for many of today's female artists

Parton has been one of country music's most recognizable stars since her entree into the genre in the 1960s.

On Aug. 11, 2001, Shelton scored his first No. 1 hit with his debut single,

Perhaps more important than her music is how Lynn helped open doors for many of today's female artists

Parton has been one of country music's most recognizable stars since her entree into the genre in the 1960s.

Some of country music's biggest names got out on the gridiron before they made it big in music.

She's earned a reputation for having beautiful artwork, and the covers have become more creative as the years have progressed.

Many of our favorite country stars have been in the public eye for multiple decades, which means that some of them have changed a lot since when they first hit the stage.

Country singers have been making appearances on television and in movies for decades.

Garth Brooks may have "friends in low places," but for a number of country stars, their closest friendships are the exact opposite.