ONLY TEN COUNTRY ALBUMS MADE ROLLING STONE’S “GREATEST ALBUMS” LIST

When Rolling Stone dropped its list of the 250 Greatest Albums of All Time, country music fans had a right to raise an eyebrow. Out of 250 albums, only ten came from the country genre—just 4% of the list. That’s a surprisingly small slice for a style of music that has shaped American culture for decades.

Still, the albums that did make the cut are undeniably strong. Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour leads the pack at #40, followed closely by Sturgill Simpson and Miranda Lambert. Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, and Eric Church also earned solid placements, representing a mix of mainstream and Americana influence. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter appearing at #126 adds an interesting crossover moment, while Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Tyler Childers round things out.

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