- Crystal Gayle: Country music singer and songwriter, known for hits such as "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" and "Talking in Your Sleep".
- Rory Feek: Country music singer-songwriter, one half of the duo Joey + Rory.
- Chris Stapleton: Country music singer and songwriter, known for hits such as "Tennessee Whiskey" and "Broken Halos".
- Dwight Yoakam: Country music singer, songwriter, and actor, known for hits such as "Guitars, Cadillacs" and "Fast As You".
- Ricky Skaggs: Country music singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for hits such as "Country Boy" and "Highway 40 Blues".
- Larry Sparks: Bluegrass musician, known for his work with the Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers band.
- J.D. Crowe: Bluegrass musician, known for his work with the J.D. Crowe and the New South band.
- Ralph Stanley: Bluegrass musician, known for his work with the Clinch Mountain Boys band.
- Tom T. Hall: Country music singer and songwriter, known for hits such as "I Love" and "Harper Valley PTA".
- Keith Whitley: Country music singer-songwriter, known for hits such as "Don't Close Your Eyes" and "When You Say Nothing at All".