While country music is obviously not everyone’s cup of tea, this musical genre carries that ambiance and storylike pattern which spurs the most beautiful memories. Listening to the deep, rich voices of men is an experience, however, the dynamic flow of female voices in country music is even better.
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These powerful vocalists, like other outstanding women in the music industry have dared to thrive, and as a result, the world has been gifted with several song hits to vibe to on car trips or at home. Serving you a list of the top 10 most popular female country singers of 2023 who are currently dominating country and western.
1. Taylor Swift
A Pennsylvania-born diva and America’s top-rated tour queen, Taylor Swift is popular for being a multitalented artist. Having tried her hands at pop, alte, folk, country, and rock, the singer’s multi-genre skills have been established. However, a major chunk of her works is associated with country pop, including her sophomore 2008 project, Fearless which is the most awarded album in that genre in history. The 12-time Grammy recipient remains an acclaimed musician with her tremendous feats as an industry veteran.
2. Lainey Wilson
From Louisiana to the world! Lainey had kicked off an exciting career in entertainment with her impersonation of Miley’s ‘Hannah Montana’ character. Stepping up to more sensational heights by delving into songwriting and making music, the multiple award-winning singer wasn’t able to gain mainstream attention until the mid-2010s. Since, Wilson has won the hearts of many with her rich southern vocals, doling out hits like the chart-topping 2020 singles, “Things a Man Oughta Know,” “Never Say Never,” and others.
3. Tanya Tucker
A veteran hitmaker, Tanya Denise Tucker is one artist who had stepped into the industry with the makings of a superstar. Born in Texas, Tucker’s talent had been irresistible and made it quite easy for her to fulfill her dream of becoming a country star. From her breakout “Delta Down,” the two-time Grammy awardee has churned out numerous top-charting music. Now, at over five decades of releasing record-making classics, the performer’s legacy as a brilliant country musician is a trailblazer for new generational artists.
4. Carrie Underwood
From the release of her earliest records, Carrie’s success announced her as the next big thing in country music. The American Idol winner, since her entry to the industry in 2005 has successfully doled out commendation-worthy records. With recognitions of excellence from top accolade institutions, giving her eight Grammys and five GWRs among a host of others. The Oklahoma-born diva, despite starting her career in the mid-2000s is one of the most awarded artists in her chosen genre, with more than 85 million records sold.
5. Marren Morris
While Marren gained global fame with “My Church” in 2016, the singer has actually been at it since the early 2000s, when she started out as an aspiring teen artist. The country singer has been recognized by the Academy of Country Music Awards, Grammy, American Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards, among others. The Texas-born songster has got a unique stance for her works in other genres besides country, projecting her as an exceptionally talented artist.
6. Megan Moroney
Although a relatively new act, Georgia-born Megan Moroney is playing out her newfound ambition quite excellently. The singer has only been in the industry for about three years since 2020. Yet, the Instagram star-turned-musician has got all the makings of a musical icon. The success of her career debut single, “Tennessee Orange” is proof of this, and the artist has moved on to release a US Country Album Top 10 with her debut album, Lucky.
7. Miranda Lambert
A Grammy Award-winning musician, activist, and entrepreneur, Miranda shot up to fame in the early 2000s. Her very first project, Kerosene snatched the No. 1 spot on the US Top Country Albums and successfully improved the singer’s prominence in the industry. The Revolution star, alongside her works as a solo artist, has also achieved tremendous success through her music group, Pistol Annies. The Nashville Star troubadour continues to churn out the best of country music with her excellent songwriting and vocal ability.
8. Dolly Parton
One of the most globally recognized voices in country music, Dolly Rebecca Parton is an industry legend whose fame has been bolstered through generations. With her career spanning over five decades, the legendary songster and instrumentalist had also delved into films at a point. This, of course, gives her the status of a well-rounded entertainer. The original singer of the evergreen “I Will Always Love You” single and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes credit for some of the most popular country records in recent times. At 77, the iconic musician is still thriving in the 2020s with that exceptional talent that shot her up to fame in the 1960s.
9. Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea is proof that outstanding talent is one of the best ingredients to have an excellent career. At almost 30, the brilliant songwriter has built for herself, an enviable status among female country singers. From the very first song that she released, Ballerini shot up to gather numerous number ones. Subsequent songs didn’t disappoint, of course, as the “Love Me Like Mean It” star quickly became a top choice for listeners. Quite exceptionally, the multi-award-winning singer has broken existing records, and even set more goals, setting herself apart.
10. Carly Pearce
Although she got in early as an aspiring teenage musician in the mid-2000s, Kentucky’s Carly didn’t hit her big break until the late 2010s, when her 2017 “Every Little Thing” earned her mainstream fame. Since, Pearce has scaled up through hurdles to become a famous act, snatching up top spots in country music charts. The bluegrass singer has worked with industry big names like Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, and Lee Brice. These diverse affiliations have, to an extent, improved the vocalist’s reputation and have even bagged her some accolades from the CMAAs, ACMAs, Grand Ole Pury, and more.