Career highlights: One of the most successful country artists of the ’70s and ’80s, with a string of #1 hits Significant songs and awards: “Smoky Mountain Rain,” “Any Day Now,” CMA ...

Ronnie Milsap and Alabama were the only artists in any genre to have more No. 1 singles than Conley in the ’80s. He was also the only country artist to perform on Soul Train.

Lady A member Charles Kelley discusses his latest '80s music, sobriety, country songwriting influenced album "Songs for a New Moon." ...

Country music saw a surge of popularity in the 1980s thanks to crossover artists like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Top 8 Traditional Country Songs of the '80s - American Songwriter About ...

She is one of the top female singers of the '80s. Getty Images 14. Dolly Parton. One of the all-time bestselling country artists, Dolly Parton moved more than 100 million albums and had 25 No. 1 ...

Flip through the gallery below for a look at the decade's most iconic country tunes, including hits from Reba McEntire, George Strait, Willie Nelson, and more of the genre's finest artists. 1 of ...

On the other hand, there are still plenty of '80s legends who continue to travel across the country, or even the world, performing their biggest hits, sometimes mixed with their latest releases.