Nashville and the state of Tennessee are renowned for fabulous country music. It's inevitably where aspiring country artists head when they set their heart on a career as a singer. If someone wants to be the next Dolly or Willie (c'mon, you know who I mean!), that is the surefire place to go.
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The country music industry has extremely deep roots in the Volunteer State and most likely always will. There is a genuine community there of exceptional vocalists in the genre. We thought we would take a closer look at a few of them. They are all very familiar names.
Dolly Parton
At 79, Dolly Parton is slowing down just a bit, due to unspecified health issues that have caused her to rearrange her schedule somewhat and keep concerned fans informed. Still, the legendary country music icon is always successfully juggling multiple projects that align with her philosophy and distinctive brand. Born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, Parton established herself early on in numerous ways - as a singer, songwriter, movie actress, shrewd businesswoman, and generous humanitarian. Her seismic impact on popular culture is impossible to underestimate. Parton is a true original in every sense of that word. She put down roots in an upscale Nashville suburb called Brentwood in 1999, per House & Garden.
Morgan Wallen
There are few more compelling personalities in the country music firmament than Morgan Wallen. His awards, staggering record sales, and seeming uneasiness with his red-hot fame all make a fascinating combination. Wallen is quite loyal to Tennessee and unabashedly proud to live there. According to Architectural Digest, the "I'm the Problem" singer shared four years ago, "You watch TV shows, and all they do is make fun of people like that. I want to bring some praise and pride in being from there, and I can only do that if I'm tapped into it." A native of Sneedville, Tennessee, Wallen is said to reside in "a sprawling farm just outside Music City," per the outlet.
Jelly Roll
It is simply not possible not to like this man! Jelly Roll is now a country music genre fixture, thanks to his riveting albums like Beautifully Broken and Whitsitt Chapel. He sings with such heart and authenticity, both of which win you over right away. Furthermore, the Nashville native is incredibly open about the many challenging times he has endured. Jelly Roll turned his life around and is now a relatable example for others who wish to do the same. His wife, Bunnie Xo, independently made a name for herself through her popular podcast, Dumb Blonde. The famous couple owns a sprawling 500-acre farm in Nashville, plus a nearby residence, per Hello.
Kelsea Ballerini
The "Cowboys Cry Too" singer hails from Mascot, Tennessee. She "moved to Nashville as a teenager hoping to begin a music career," per Biography. Ballerini's freshman LP, The First Time, dropped ten years ago. It established her as someone to definitely take careful note of. She has not looked back since. Neither have her countless loyal fans. Her latest releases, an album titled Patterns and an EP called Mount Pleasant, blend pop and country effectively. They continue Ballerini's signature trait of expressing herself through a personal lens. Today, the star reportedly resides in Nashville.
