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Ten Classic Country Albums Every Music Fan Should Own

While several of our selections are established country classics, recorded decades ago, there are a few surprises here.

Back in 2014 the jazz violinist Jenny Scheinman released yet one more album of genre-hopping vocal brilliance.

With her 2011 album Lucinda Williams solidified her reputation with a batch of finely-crafted songs that revealed her at the top of her game.

Clapton’s 19th album is up there with the best of them, providing a great musical history lesson in this release.

Gene Pitney is one overlooked Sixties artist who deserves renewed appreciation as the complete musical package.

All in all the album Rave On Buddy Holly is a strong tribute – and if it sends some new fans back to the originals, better still.