There have been many great country bands in the history of our music so trying to put together a list of my ten favorites of all time was no easy task. Let's start by pulling out the Eagles. They are without compare, the greatest band of all time in my mind. I didn't include them because most of their success was on the rock charts and because they are the greatest period. Aside from the Eagles there have been some great ones but these are my ten favorites.

Keep in mind this is just based on my own personal taste and yours could differ greatly from what I have come up with. Let the arguments begin but here are my ten favorite country bands of all time.

10 - Kentucky Headhunters - I loved their raw sound from first listen and continue to be a fan

9 - Dixie Chicks - You can hate them all you want, which I will never understand, but I have no problem with them and absolutely love their music

8 - Lonestar - So many great songs for so many great years

7 - Diamond Rio - Fell in love with those harmonies over 20 years ago and still love them

6 - Statler Brothers - I grew up listening to these boys and still love hearing those voices blend. True legends.

5 - Oak Ridge Boys - So many great songs for so many decades and still just class gentlemen

4 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The soundtrack of my youth and my relationship with my wife could not be written without the music of the NGDB

3 - Alabama - No one could argue calling them the greatest band of all time and they are back for another tour this year

2 - Zac Brown Band - I know they are relatively new but I have been in love with their sound since I first heard "Chicken Fried" and they have not let me down yet. Love these guys

1 - The Mavericks - I am sure many are shaking their heads wondering how I could say The Mavericks are my favorite of all time but they truly are. Raul Malo to me, is the most amazing male vocalist I have heard and their music makes my soul and whole body feel good

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