Throughout its history, country music has produced some truly stunning musical collaborations. Whether in duos, trios, or larger groups, the essential bands of country music traverse a wide range of musical influences, styles, and sounds.
Flip through the gallery below for a look at 21 of the genre’s most successful — and influential — groups, ranging from record-shattering duo Brooks & Dunn to more classic collaborators like The Carter Family and The Highwaymen.
