Top 100 Greatest Country Singers of All Time
Many singers have tried their hand at becoming a Nashville star, but only some of them have changed the course of the genre forever and become the greatest names in country music history. From the “Father of country,” Jimmie Rodgers, to recent fan favorites like Toby Keith and Shania Twain, these 100 artists are the best of the best when it comes to country music…and also some of the richest!
Carrie Underwood — $149-Million Net Worth
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The moment Carrie Underwood stood in front of American Idol season four’s judges, Simon Cowell knew she was going to slay the competition, and he was right! Underwood’s unique sense of style, powerful vocals, and undeniable talent led her miles in the music industry.
Her debut single, “Jesus Take the Wheel,” won the hearts of Christian and country music lovers alike, reaching number one on the Billboard charts. But in 2005, Underwood released another chart-topping song, a darker revenge story called “Before He Cheats,” revealing another side of her. The season-four winner is a true Nashville crossover with girl-next-door charm. So, it’s no surprise that she became the first reality-show winner ever inducted into country’s Hall of Fame and has earned herself a dazzling net worth of $140 million over the years.
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