* Dolly Parton (born January 19, 1946) is a singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is one of the most successful country singers of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee.
* Kenny Rogers (born August 21, 1938) is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 120 million records sold worldwide. Rogers was born in Houston, Texas, but grew up in Rogersville, Tennessee.
* Hank Williams (born September 17, 1923) was a singer, songwriter, and musician. He is considered one of the most influential country music artists of all time. Williams was born in Mount Olive, Alabama, but grew up in Georgiana, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee.
* Johnny Cash (born February 26, 1932) was a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is considered one of the most influential country music artists of all time. Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, but grew up in Dyess, Arkansas and Hendersonville, Tennessee.
* Taylor Swift (born December 13, 1989) is a singer-songwriter. She is one of the most popular and successful pop music artists in the world. Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, but moved to Nashville, Tennessee when she was 14 years old.