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The 50 most-read country rock artists worldwide, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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193 artists are ranked in country rock. The biggest move was Koe Wetzel, up 19 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Stevie NicksPhoenix · United States | 275,368 | 0 |
02 | EaglesLos Angeles · United States | 138,118 | 0 |
03 | Rick NelsonTeaneck · United States | 66,637 | +1 |
04 | The BandToronto · Canada | 65,716 | +1 |
05 | The Red Clay StraysMobile · United States | 53,845 | +7 |
06 | Courtney HadwinSunderland · United Kingdom | 51,245 | +2 |
07 | Stephen Wilson JrIndiana · United States | 50,384 | -1 |
08 | Trace AdkinsSarepta · United States | 47,459 | -5 |
09 | Gram ParsonsWinter Haven · United States | 46,372 | 0 |
10 | Brad PaisleyGlen Dale · United States | 46,096 | -3 |
11 | Stephen StillsDallas · United States | 44,431 | -1 |
12 | Mac DavisLubbock · United States | 42,796 | +12 |
13 | Natalie MainesLubbock · United States | 40,815 | 0 |
14 | Bret MichaelsButler · United States | 39,373 | -3 |
15 | Jason AldeanMacon · United States | 37,874 | -1 |
16 | Buffalo SpringfieldLos Angeles · United States | 37,322 | -1 |
17 | Shooter JenningsNashville · United States | 35,173 | +3 |
18 | Daniel Ronald "Ronny" CoxCloudcroft · United States | 32,929 | -2 |
19 | Michael ParksCorona · United States | 32,676 | -1 |
20 | The Marshall Tucker BandSpartanburg · United States | 29,253 | -3 |
21 | Zac Brown BandDahlonega · United States | 28,220 | 0 |
22 | AlabamaFort Payne · United States | 26,479 | +1 |
23 | Dr. HookNew Jersey · United States | 22,865 | -1 |
24 | Ashley McBrydeMammoth Spring · United States | 21,508 | +5 |
25 | Koe WetzelPittsburg · United States | 20,021 | +19 |
26 | PocoLos Angeles · United States | 18,966 | 0 |
27 | Eric ChurchGranite Falls · United States | 18,389 | -8 |
28 | Pure Prairie LeagueWaverly · United States | 18,265 | +4 |
29 | Uncle KrackerMount Clemens · United States | 18,034 | -2 |
30 | The Flying Burrito BrothersLos Angeles · United States | 17,508 | +4 |
31 | Don WilliamsFloydada · United States | 17,125 | -1 |
32 | Gene ClarkTipton · United States | 16,670 | +4 |
33 | Dan SealsMcCamey · United States | 16,643 | -5 |
34 | Nitty Gritty Dirt BandLong Beach · United States | 15,896 | -9 |
35 | Joan OsborneAnchorage · United States | 15,064 | -2 |
36 | NEEDTOBREATHESeneca · United States | 14,627 | +12 |
37 | Elvin BishopGlendale · United States | 14,306 | 0 |
38 | Blue RodeoToronto · Canada | 13,523 | +17 |
39 | OutlawsUnited States | 13,240 | +6 |
40 | Dennis LocorriereUnion City · United States | 13,146 | -5 |
41 | The Bellamy BrothersLos Angeles · United States | 12,551 | +5 |
42 | Sawyer BrownApopka · United States | 11,830 | -3 |
43 | Wheeler Walker Jr.— | 11,712 | -2 |
44 | Brantley GilbertJefferson · United States | 11,681 | -13 |
45 | Atlanta Rhythm SectionUnited States | 11,197 | -2 |
46 | Toy CaldwellSpartanburg · United States | 10,996 | -6 |
47 | Steve GoodmanChicago · United States | 10,893 | -9 |
48 | FirefallBoulder · United States | 10,560 | -1 |
49 | Robert HunterArroyo Grande · United States | 10,005 | +1 |
50 | Paul DavisMeridian · United States | 9,997 | -8 |
89 | Casey BarnesAustralia | 1,938 | +20 |
117 | Illinois Speed PressChicago · United States | 767 | +14 |
81 | Ward ThomasHampshire · United Kingdom | 2,761 | +14 |
173 | Alex BurgerSaint-Césaire · Canada | 77 | +13 |
165 | Baby JeyEdmonton · Canada | 103 | +13 |
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 August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.