Country music has long been the heart and soul of American culture, weaving stories of love, heartache, trials, and triumphs into timeless melodies. With its roots stretching from the Appalachian Mountains to Nashville’s honky-tonks, this genre has produced some of the most iconic voices in music history. Whether it’s the twang of a guitar or the poignant lyrics that tug at your heartstrings, country music speaks to the universal human experience—and no one does it better than the legends who’ve defined the genre.