If you're a country fan with a vinyl collection of any size, these classic albums from legendary artists are must-haves.

As the 20th century was coming to a close, something new was up in country music: Much of the best country being made wasn’t getting on mainstream radio anymore — some years, 1998 among them ...

Here are 10 classic country albums turning 40 in 2019, including Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams Jr.

Click through the photo gallery above to learn about 20 country albums that came out in 1997. These albums are now of legal drinking age, so we'll raise a glass and sing any of their songs with gusto!

The albums below aren’t limited to the era of classic country music. However, they’re all at least fifty years old and the artists who recorded them are no longer with us.

25 country albums you need to hear (even if you hate country music) Here's an instant library of classic country essentials, each of which will catch the ears of skeptics ...

With its classic arrangments and innovative use of instruments, "Pet Sounds" may be the most lush-sounding album ever made. Run D.M.C. - Run D.M.C. (1984) It's hard to argue that Run D.M.C.'s ...

One important footnote: 2024 was a banner year for special projects, tribute albums, compilations and soundtracks in country music. This list is focused on more straight-ahead studio albums.

John Rex Reeves, country singer and nephew of Jim Reeves, has been selected for Classic Country CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission.