4theluv's Top 12 Country Artists

So, I thought it would be worthwhile to list my favorite Country Artists (as opposed to Country Singers/Performers). I will, for sake of not creating any arguments, exclude Bob Dylan from the group, even though his country music I think would place in my top ten.

1. Garth Brooks
2. Johnny Cash
3. Dolly Parton
4. Willie Nelson
5. Vince Gill
6. Kris Kristofferson
7. George Jones
8. Hank Williams, Jr (I think he is better than Sr.)
9. Waylon Jennings
10. Merle Haggard
11. Allison Kraus
12. Alabama (Technically, not an artist, I know)

Thoughts?

4theluv