![20 Country Albums Turning 30 in 2019](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2019/01/country-music-in-1989.png?w=980&q=75)
20 Country Albums Turning 30 in 2019
The year 1989 was a massive one in country music. Not only were the superstars of the decade and a number of established country icons releasing new albums, but fans were also getting their first taste of the Class of '89: then-new acts who are now some of the most influential, respected names in the genre.
The high-profile albums turning the big 3-0 in 2019 include Garth Brooks self-titled debut album, Dolly Parton's White Limozeen and George Strait's Beyond the Blue Neon. Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, George Jones and many more also released now-classic records during the year.
Click through the photo gallery below to learn more about 20 country music albums that are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2019. Let us know in the comments which ones you're still spinning!
More From KXRB
![Marty Stuart Coming to the District in Sioux Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/481/files/2023/10/attachment-Untitled-design-2023-10-06T083920.033.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Vince Gill, Ray Stevens Lead 2022 Musicians Hall of Fame Inductees](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/10/attachment-vince-gill-ray-stevens.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Lorrie Morgan, Keith Whitley’s Widow, Delivers Emotional Country Hall of Fame Speech [Watch]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/10/attachment-lorrie-morgan-hall-of-fame.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Marty Stuart Joins The Shootouts for Rollicking New Collaboration ‘Better Things to Do’ [LISTEN]](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2022/10/attachment-the-shootouts-marty-stuart-better-things-to-do.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Garth Brooks Honors Keith Whitley, Sings ‘Don’t Close Your Eyes’ at Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/10/attachment-Garth-Brooks-HoF.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Rodney Crowell’s New Book ‘Word for Word’ Chronicles His Songs + Life With Trademark Humor [Interview]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/09/attachment-rodney-crowell-word-for-word-new-book.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![1989: One Of Country Music’s Biggest Stars Dies Unexpectedly](http://townsquare.media/site/481/files/2015/04/Keith_Whitley_joshdurey_youtube.png?w=980&q=75)
![Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis Lead 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2022/05/attachment-hall-of-fame.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![33 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Dies](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/01/Keith-Whitley.jpg?w=980&q=75)