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1. Red (2012)
by Taylor Swift
For her fourth album, Red, country-pop superstar Taylor Swift makes a decided move into straight-ahead pop. Nowhere is this shift clearer than on the ... More
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2. Blown Away (2012)
by Carrie Underwood
Prior to the release of her fourth album, Blown Away, in the spring of 2012, Carrie Underwood claimed that she was getting back to having "real ... More
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3. Uncaged (2012)
by Zac Brown Band
In a sense, it's possible to measure the progress of the Zac Brown Band by the magnitude of their guest stars. In 2010, they consolidated the ... More
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4. Fearless (2008)
by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift abandons any pretense that she's a teen on her second album, Fearless -- which isn't to say that she suddenly tarts herself up, running ... More
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5. Some Hearts (2005)
by Carrie Underwood
Given the tightly controlled nature of American Idol, it's a wonder that the televised talent contest has never produced a winner who specialized in ... More
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6. The Ultimate Hits (2007)
by Garth Brooks
In a way, it's like Garth Brooks never retired. He may have stopped touring and releasing new music, but he kept repackaging and reissuing his older ... More
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8. Chief (2011)
by Eric Church
Contemporary country singer and songwriter Eric Church has been on a roll since 2006. He's had a slew of charting singles and albums, won Top New ... More
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9. Tailgates & Tanlines (2011)
by Luke Bryan
The third time around, Luke Bryan doubles down on his calling card: his inherent sweetness, the warmth he has as the country boy next door. Bryan is ... More
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10. Welcome to the Fishbowl (2012)
by Kenny Chesney
There are two sides to Kenny Chesney: a side that loves the good times and a side that reflects on what it all means. The quieter side won out on ... More
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11. Tornado (2012)
by Little Big Town
Two years after The Reason Why, Little Big Town returned in 2012 with Tornado, their fifth album and, justifiably, perhaps their poppiest yet. ... More
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12. Play On (2009)
by Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood looks flat-out glamorous on the cover of Play On, which is a pretty fair indication of what awaits listeners on her third album. ... More
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13. Once upon a Christmas (1984)
by Kenny Rogers/Dolly Parton
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14. Taylor Swift [Bonus Tracks] (2006)
by Taylor Swift
All of 16 when she recorded this debut album, country-pop singer Taylor Swift's considerably strong voice straddles that precarious edge that both ... More
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15. 50 Number Ones (2004)
by George Strait
There have been plenty of George Strait compilations, and most of have been very good, but none have been as good as 2004's 50 Number Ones. While the ... More
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16. This Is Country Music (2011)
by Brad Paisley
Consciously backpedaling from the all-encompassing embrace of American Saturday Night, Brad Paisley narrows his definition of what constitutes modern ... More
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17. Changed (2012)
by Rascal Flatts
The change alluded to in the title of Rascal Flatts' Changed refers to the trio's embrace of self-production of its eighth album, but longtime ... More
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19. Up All Night (2012)
by Kip Moore
Like so many country singers from the Music City, Kip Moore got started as a songwriter, penning tunes for the duo Thompson Square. Moore displays a ... More
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20. Fly (1999)
by Dixie Chicks
Wide Open Spaces unveiled the new incarnation of the Dixie Chicks, revealing an eclectic, assured group that was simultaneously rootsy and utterly ... More
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21. Joy to the World (2008)
by Faith Hill
Faith Hill's holiday album Joy to the World is a proudly old-fashioned record -- almost too much so, really, as there is nothing surprising about it, ... More
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22. Carnival Ride (2007)
by Carrie Underwood
The pivotal American Idol moment for Carrie Underwood was when she teased her hair to the heavens and sang Heart's "Alone," belting out the power ... More
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24. Clear as Day (2011)
by Scotty McCreery
Winning American Idol on the strength his grin and cornball down-home appeal, Scotty McCreery delivers his debut Clear as Day just five months ... More
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25. 2012 Grammy Nominees (2012)
by Various Artists
This collection from Universal features 22 cuts from the 2012 Grammy nominees, and covers a myriad of styles and award categories like Record of the ... More
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