While rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Slash typically dominate the "best guitarist ever" conversations, country music is no slouch when it comes to producing legendary shredders.
1970: Ray Stevens' "Everything Is Beautiful" single was certified Gold.
1971: Jerry Reed's "When You're Hot, You're Hot" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
1971: John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" broke into the Top 40.
1976: The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts.