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The 26 most-read traditional country artists worldwide, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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26 artists are ranked in traditional country. The biggest move was Charlie Rich, up 2 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Patsy ClineWinchester · United States | 56,739 | 0 |
02 | June Carter CashMaces Spring · United States | 54,181 | +1 |
03 | Randy TravisNorth Carolina · United States | 52,803 | -1 |
04 | John SchneiderMount Kisco · United States | 50,994 | 0 |
05 | Tex RitterMurvaul · United States | 18,207 | 0 |
06 | Charlie RichColt · United States | 10,087 | +2 |
07 | Doc WatsonDeep Gap · United States | 9,827 | 0 |
08 | Jimmie RodgersMississippi · United States | 9,067 | -2 |
09 | Kitty WellsNashville · United States | 8,160 | +1 |
10 | Roy AcuffMaynardville · United States | 6,601 | -1 |
11 | Jimmie DavisJackson Parish · United States | 4,078 | 0 |
12 | Hawkshaw HawkinsHuntington · United States | 3,574 | 0 |
13 | Cowboy CopasOhio · United States | 2,571 | 0 |
14 | Webb PierceWest Monroe · United States | 2,431 | 0 |
15 | Harry “Haywire Mac” McClintockKnoxville · United States | 2,188 | 0 |
16 | Uncle Dave MaconTennessee · United States | 1,686 | 0 |
17 | Moon MullicanTexas · United States | 1,036 | 0 |
18 | Johnny BushHouston · United States | 996 | 0 |
19 | Bashful Brother OswaldSevier County · United States | 483 | 0 |
20 | Darrell McCallOhio · United States | 351 | 0 |
21 | The Blue Sky BoysUnited States | 228 | 0 |
22 | Kenny RobertsLenoir City · United States | 213 | 0 |
23 | Clayton McMichenUnited States | 179 | 0 |
24 | Habib BelkMarrakech-Medina · Morocco | 52 | 0 |
25 | The Red Fox ChasersNorth Carolina · United States | 49 | +1 |
26 | JoglaresaLondon · United Kingdom | 47 | -1 |
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.