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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.

The album is destined to be a classic, perhaps an underground classic, but that doesn’t diminish the wonder of this music.

Steve Earle’s divorce album ‘Terraplane’ is a tour de force, a killer record of confessional blues and sex-drenched regret.

Virtuoso playing. Exuberant singing in the traditional bluegrass manner. Highly recommended for the sheer joy of it.

The Jayhawks recently issued their strongest record in years, issuing a commanding challenge to others in the roots/alt-country arena.

Sparkle Moore was on the music scene briefly, but anyone who saw her or heard her perform never forgot her.