10 totally overrated country musicians

Here’s our list of the 10 most overrated: The artists we feel reasonably sure will be referred to by their first and last names for as long as they’re around.

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If anyone is to blame for introducing arena rock to country music, it would have to be Garth Brooks.

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Florida Georgia Line

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Shania Twain

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Those around the time will remember how “Achy Breaky Heart” dominated the airwaves, making the generously mulleted singer ubiquitous.

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10 totally overrated country musicians

Here’s our list of the 10 most overrated: The artists we feel reasonably sure will be referred to by their first and last names for as long as they’re around.

If anyone is to blame for introducing arena rock to country music, it would have to be Garth Brooks.

Garth Brooks

Florida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line are said to be pioneers in the “bro-country” field, which adds elements of rock and hip-hop to the music invented in Appalachia.

Shania Twain

Like Taylor Swift, Shania Twain started out getting filed in the record store’s country section.

Those around the time will remember how “Achy Breaky Heart” dominated the airwaves, making the generously mulleted singer ubiquitous.

Billy Ray Cyrus

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