Country music has always been a genre rooted in storytelling, resilience, and timeless melodies.

While many of its legendary voices have passed on, a remarkable number of pioneering artists are still alive today—many well into their 80s and 90s.

These musicians not only shaped the history of country music but continue to inspire fans around the world with their longevity, contributions, and legacy.

Among them is Jeannie Seely, born July 2, 1940, who at 84 remains a beloved figure on the Grand Ole Opry and a trailblazer for female country performers.

Another trailblazer, June Webb, born November 1, 1935, is now 89 years old and was once one of the first women signed to the RCA Victor label in the 1950s.

Red Steagall, born December 22, 1938, known for his rich Texas sound and Western swing influences, is still with us at 86.

Equally legendary is Bobby Bare, born April 7, 1935, who at 89 is known for his storytelling ballads and contributions to the outlaw country movement.

Leroy Van Dyke, born October 4, 1929, is the oldest living country artist on this list at 95 years old, famed for his classic hit “The Auctioneer.”

Canadian singer Tommy Hunter, born March 20, 1937, known as “Canada’s Country Gentleman,” is 87 and continues to be remembered fondly by fans across North America.

Norma Jean, born January 30, 1938, a former member of The Porter Wagoner Show and one of country’s earliest female solo stars, is now 87.

Sadly, not all have lived to see 2025—Johnny Tillotson, born April 20, 1939, passed away on April 1, 2025, just shy of his 86th birthday.

Billie Jean Horton, born June 6, 1933, is still alive at 91, known both for her own musical work and for her marriages to Hank Williams and Johnny Horton.

Joe Melson, a frequent collaborator of Roy Orbison and a significant figure in country-pop crossover, is 89. Ronnie Dove, born September 7, 1935, is also 89, remembered for his smooth voice and chart-topping hits throughout the 1960s.

Johnny Western, the voice behind the theme song for “Have Gun – Will Travel,” born October 28, 1934, is still alive at 90.

Dickey Lee, born September 21, 1936, best known for teenage tragedy songs and country chart success in the 1970s and 1980s, is 88 years old.

Cajun fiddle master Doug Kershaw, born January 24, 1936, continues to be celebrated at 89. Jeanne Pruett, born January 30, 1937, known for the classic hit “Satin Sheets,” is 88.

Frankie Miller, born December 17, 1930, not to be confused with the Scottish rock singer of the same name, is a country music treasure still alive at 93.

Ray Walker of the iconic backing group The Jordanaires, born March 16, 1934, is 90 and remains a vital link to Elvis Presley’s legacy and countless Nashville sessions.

Bill Anderson, “Whisperin’ Bill,” born November 1, 1937, is 87 and remains an active presence on the Grand Ole Opry and a respected songwriter.

Margie Singleton, born October 12, 1935, a versatile singer and songwriter in both country and gospel, is still alive at 89.

And finally, J. J. Barrie, Canadian country-pop singer best known for the 1976 hit “No Charge,” is 88 years old, born July 7, 1933.

These 20 artists represent the enduring spirit of country music.

Their stories, voices, and careers continue to resonate across generations, reminding us that while times may change, the soul of country music endures—often carried by those who were there from the beginning.