willie nelson

These country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.

The look on Kris Kristofferson's face is one of pure joy.

Lots of A-Listers have put out dark country music, but No. 1 on this list is a deep cut you might have never heard before.

"I call her my pet rattler."

He's part of a class of global music icons, including Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Rage Against the Machine.

It's really more of a wish for himself.

"Willie’s always been so generous and so supportive of me and I've always loved Willie and always will," Parton tells Taste of Country.

A diverse, impressive array of performers are filing in to celebrate Nelson's newest accolade.

It will be a busy summer for the 89-year-old.

Find out who every country's top old-school country artist is.