From traditional-leaning artists to boundary-pushing outlaws to the daring women who spoke up about real issues, the 10 country artists below helped define country music in the '70s.
The Recording Academy has announced its 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients, and Charley Pride will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrate performers who have made outstanding contributions in the recording field. Pride, 78, has had a long and successful career in country music career; in fact, he celebrated his 50th year in the