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The 50 most-read country rock artists worldwide, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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193 artists are ranked in country rock. The biggest move was Ashley McBryde, up 25 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | EaglesLos Angeles · United States | 312,022 | +1 |
02 | Stevie NicksPhoenix · United States | 207,611 | -1 |
03 | Stephen Wilson JrIndiana · United States | 74,478 | 0 |
04 | Rick NelsonTeaneck · United States | 64,093 | 0 |
05 | The Red Clay StraysMobile · United States | 62,017 | +4 |
06 | The BandToronto · Canada | 58,989 | 0 |
07 | Brad PaisleyGlen Dale · United States | 49,005 | +3 |
08 | Stephen StillsDallas · United States | 42,684 | 0 |
09 | Gram ParsonsWinter Haven · United States | 42,683 | -4 |
10 | Courtney HadwinSunderland · United Kingdom | 40,187 | +1 |
11 | Natalie MainesLubbock · United States | 38,389 | +6 |
12 | Ashley McBrydeMammoth Spring · United States | 38,129 | +25 |
13 | Buffalo SpringfieldLos Angeles · United States | 36,418 | 0 |
14 | Eric ChurchGranite Falls · United States | 33,047 | +14 |
15 | Jason AldeanMacon · United States | 29,969 | 0 |
16 | Mac DavisLubbock · United States | 29,226 | +4 |
17 | Michael ParksCorona · United States | 28,688 | -5 |
18 | Trace AdkinsSarepta · United States | 27,958 | -4 |
19 | Daniel Ronald "Ronny" CoxCloudcroft · United States | 27,549 | -3 |
20 | Bret MichaelsButler · United States | 27,369 | -13 |
21 | PocoLos Angeles · United States | 27,199 | +3 |
22 | Wheeler Walker Jr.— | 26,952 | +7 |
23 | The Marshall Tucker BandSpartanburg · United States | 25,281 | -4 |
24 | Shooter JenningsNashville · United States | 24,186 | -3 |
25 | Dr. HookNew Jersey · United States | 22,798 | -3 |
26 | AlabamaFort Payne · United States | 21,457 | -3 |
27 | Don WilliamsFloydada · United States | 19,189 | 0 |
28 | Zac Brown BandDahlonega · United States | 16,154 | +5 |
29 | Dan SealsMcCamey · United States | 14,955 | -4 |
30 | Gene ClarkTipton · United States | 14,775 | +1 |
31 | The Flying Burrito BrothersLos Angeles · United States | 14,483 | -1 |
32 | Uncle KrackerMount Clemens · United States | 14,350 | 0 |
33 | Koe WetzelPittsburg · United States | 13,536 | -7 |
34 | Elvin BishopGlendale · United States | 13,495 | +5 |
35 | Nitty Gritty Dirt BandLong Beach · United States | 13,494 | +1 |
36 | The Bellamy BrothersLos Angeles · United States | 13,173 | +2 |
37 | Joan OsborneAnchorage · United States | 12,892 | -3 |
38 | Dennis LocorriereUnion City · United States | 12,888 | +7 |
39 | Pure Prairie LeagueWaverly · United States | 12,371 | +1 |
40 | Toy CaldwellSpartanburg · United States | 11,051 | +1 |
41 | Atlanta Rhythm SectionUnited States | 10,258 | +7 |
42 | OutlawsUnited States | 10,161 | +4 |
43 | Paul DavisMeridian · United States | 9,736 | +4 |
44 | Brantley GilbertJefferson · United States | 9,603 | -1 |
45 | Steve GoodmanChicago · United States | 8,323 | -1 |
46 | FirefallBoulder · United States | 8,213 | +4 |
47 | New Riders of the Purple SageSan Francisco · United States | 7,677 | +8 |
48 | Robert HunterArroyo Grande · United States | 7,467 | +4 |
49 | Delaney & BonnieLos Angeles · United States | 7,222 | +4 |
50 | NEEDTOBREATHESeneca · United States | 7,208 | -15 |
53 | Highway 101Los Angeles · United States | 6,227 | +31 |
123 | Andrée WattersQuébec · Canada | 580 | +27 |
111 | Patrick DavisMurfreesboro · United States | 908 | +21 |
96 | Court Yard HoundsSan Antonio · United States | 1,262 | +19 |
107 | Longbranch PennywhistleLos Angeles · United States | 1,017 | +16 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in October 2026; movement compares that against September 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.