12. George Strait
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Strait is one of the standard-bearers of the country music genre. From his debut in 1975, Strait has produced successful records one after another. A selection of his most popular hit singles – including ‘Check Yes or No,’ ‘Write This Down,’ and ‘Carried Away’ – perfectly encapsulate all of the best parts of country music. Strait, now 67, still holds the record for the most No. 1 hits (60) for any artist, in any genre, in music history.