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40 Greatest Men Of Country Music

November 17, 2003 | People
The second in a series of its "Greatest" specials, CMT 40 Greatest Men of Country Music is a three-hour documentary honoring the 40 men who have made unforgettable contributions to an entire music genre. Among those honored: Vince Gill, Tim McGraw, Dwight Yoakam and the late Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. Elvis Presley is listed at #15.

The Top 5
1. Johnny Cash
2. Hank Williams
3. George Jones
4. Willie Nelson
5. Waylon Jennings

Source:Country Music Television
hillbillycat wrote on November 22, 2003
Hard to disagree, although would have had Jerry lee in there, outwith the top five Dale Watson and Gary Stewart would also be my choice.